Inside a luxurious suite, the air felt like something out of a movie. The room was painted in pale lilac hues and the furniture was covered in silky, pastel colors. There were two doors leading to the bedroom and one leading to the bathroom, but they didn't appear to have been used recently. In the center of the room was an enormous white bed with matching nightstands, both filled with various perfumes and lotions, as well as a large mirror with black curtains behind it, blocking most of the natural light from being let inside.
Several chairs had been pushed up against the side table and one of those chairs sat near the window, with the curtain drawn back to let some natural light into the room. Atop the other table was a small crystal ball and beside it was a tall wineglass, filled with clear liquid. It looked quite ordinary, no different than any other wine glass. It was, however, very expensive, costing over ten thousand dollars. It was owned by a man called “Zeus'' which could be translated roughly as “He who rules the world.”
Robert had his fingers crossed together in front of him while he sat there lazily staring at nothing at all. He looked like a king bored to earth with lines crossing over his brows and his eyes squeezing shut. His lips pursed in a thin line as he sighed for what seemed like the millionth time in the last hour. Suddenly, the door opened. An extremely beautiful woman walked in, wearing a red dress that stopped mid-thigh and a pair of leather slippers on her feet. Her short blonde hair flowed down her back and rested between her shoulder blades.
“You don't come into my suite uninvited, Helen," he remarked, closing his eyes.
The new arrival was taken by surprise, this is not the first time she is coming to Robert's suite unannounced yet he had never complained for one day. What happened today?
Is he bored again?"
She wondered in her mind but did not let her conflict reflect in her face.
"Darling, " she bent over, kissing him but he held up his hand stopping her from coming any closer to him.
"I can't remember asking you to come. Have we not agreed that you come in whenever I need you so what happened today?"
His voice sounded stern and cold, almost threatening and Helen shivered slightly before answering, her tone sounding much meeker now.
“Sorry for bothering you, dear.”
As much as she liked having Robert all to herself every once in a while, she would prefer it if she wasn't constantly treated like this.
"But it has never been a problem coming here unannounced,"
Her voice was low and resentful.
"That's because I was putting up with your excess. When you pledged to be my girlfriend, one of the rules is ``you come when I need you but here you are feeling so important that you failed to think with your head."
Helen stood up straight, clenching her fists and glaring at him.
"I am doing everything for you!"
She screamed, tears forming in the corner of her eyes. She tried to keep them at bay but they fell nonetheless.
"I had to make sure to love you in every possible way. What is wrong with you, Robert? Why can't you treat me with respect for once in your lifetime?"
"Because treating people with respect is boring."
Her tears continue to flow nonstop.
He spat out before turning around to look at her directly.
There was an awkward pause and a sigh from Helen.
"Really, Robert? I am so done with you."
With those words, she began walking towards the door.
Suddenly, Robert spoke up.
"Wait, please."
She abruptly stopped, and with a hammering heartbeat, she turned slowly and stared at him with expectations clearly written on her face.
"It's over between us. Take a walk and never come back."
Was Robert's last order before Helen was dragged out of the suite. She had not realized that the guards were waiting before the order was given.
*******
Selena stood staring at her phone, she just got off a disheartening phone call and the sound of it is not good.
Her books were scattered on the floor of her small bedroom as her head rested in her hands. She looked around frantically to find the answer, but there was nowhere to go. There was nowhere for her to turn. The only way left was back.
"What am I gonna do?" she whispered into the empty apartment that echoed back.
She can't let her brother die. She needs to get the money as soon as possible. She has from now to tomorrow but where could she get $20k for her brother's surgery? It's just short notice so she's not really hoping for some help.
A knock sounded at her main door bringing her out of her thoughts.
She quickly dropped the phone and went to get the door.
Opening the door, she was relieved to find her best friend, Maria.
"Hey, Mar!"
She greeted, tiredly and stepped aside for her friend to come in.
Maria gave her a small smile before stepping inside.
After closing the door, Selena leaned against the wall next to her friend.
"I'm sorry I didn't make it in today," Selena apologized.
"It's alright, I just wanted you there anyway."
The two girls walked down to Selena's room, they had been spending a lot of time together over the last few months. They grew quite close, they knew each other since kindergarten and they always stuck together, even though they grew apart after high school.
Flapping herself on the bed, Maria examined her friend. "You look pale, is anything the matter?" She questioned.
Selena shook her head "no," her tone was too weak to hide what was really bothering her.
Maria shook her head, "I don't believe you. I have known you since we were little and I know when you have a problem so what is it?"
Selena sighed when she knew she wasn't going to hide the fact that she has a problem.
She would have gladly gone to her friend for help but her friend is as broke as she.
"It's Andrew, he needs surgery as soon as possible," Selena stated bluntly.
Maria's face immediately fell. She knew that it wasn't something that she could fix."Oh, my! I thought the doctor said he would not be needing the surgery soonest," Maria said helplessly."I thought so too not until I got a call from the hospital stating that he needs the surgery before the end of tomorrow or he will die. I am not sure how I will get $20k in just one day. I don't want my kid brother to die," Selena's voice cracked at the end of her statement. She heard a few tears in her eyes."This is not good. How are we going to get the money? I don't even have up to that amount and Jack would not listen to me.""I just wished there was anything that could be done. I mean, anything. I will do it to get the money," Selena persisted hoping for a miracle. A light bulb clicked on Maria's head and her eyes lit up but she was hesitant to let out what she thought might be the solution. It's not a nice offer but it will be the best they can get."I think there is a way but I am not s
AT THE MALL…. Maria watched Selena with a look of amusement as Selena didn't seem to make a choice. No doubt, there are lots of beautiful dresses there, and maybe even something in a more risqué or slutty style that could get Selena into one of the hottest clubs. But she seemed to be stuck on just one dress. The red silk with silver stripes was a perfect dress for her, it showed off her toned arms and hips. She was so focused on trying on dresses that Maria thought Selena would never notice her presence until she spoke up."Hey Selena," Maria said walking up behind her, "You sure this is what you want?" She asked. She wanted to help Selena choose a dress but wasn't sure how and had no clue which would work best regarding what the outfit is for. On their way here, Maria had pictured a perfect dress for Selena but getting to the mall, she too was speechless because each dress she saw looked better than the last one and after trying, she gave up and then asked Selena to make a cho
"I bet you, she is suspecting you are up to no good. She is very inquisitive for my liking," Maria stated in a matter of factly tone. Selena couldn't deny that Nurse Vera was indeed curious about where she was going tonight. She has always been like that. Since her parents died, the nurse has been more than family to them. She can run to her for any assistance but this time, she doesn't want to trouble the nurse.Selena had pleaded with the doctor not to mention the kind of money that is involved in Andrew's surgery to Nurse Vera and that's for a personal reason. Telling Nurse Vera would not be the best option because she would not be able to help with the amount that is involved and again Vera would not ask questions when she finally gets the money for Andrew's surgery. It's for the best, hopefully, tonight will work as planned By now they were standing before Andrew's ward.Selena opened the door and her heart dropped to the ground. Andrew was lying on the bed, looking a
"So Andrew, Melissa will look after you tonight," Selena said after a few minutes of all of them staying in silence. She has seen the way Andrew was wrinkling his face and furrowing his brows and it worried her because she knows he is thinking which is not good for his state of heart right now."She has been doing that in a row now. It's fine. She is happy to serve."Andrew smiled after stating that. Selena and Maria looked at him weirdly. Why was he smiling like that?"Is there something I or we need to know, Andrew?" Selena asked after she could not contain her curiosity."Naw, I am not sure," Andrew said as he closed his eyes shut. Seeing how wearily he looks, Selena thought of leaving the question after his surgery. Something is definitely going on between Andrew and Melissa and she is sure of it."Just be ready to tell me what it is when you are better," Selena said, giving him a playful punch on the arm. They all smiled and went silent again Thirty minutes later, Melissa ar
8 PM SELENA'S APARTMENT Selena stood looking at the mirror admiring how she was looking tonight. Maria was trying to adjust the hem of the red off-shoulder dress."You know what I like about you, Selena? That's that you always look beautiful even when you're doing something stupid." Maria smiled brightly."Well, don't keep telling me that!" She snapped back and turned away from Maria, "I think you are pretty beautiful too, Maria.""Yes," Maria laughed a little, "but not as beautiful as my own reflection." Selena turned around to face Maria and smiled slightly. She knew that Maria was just teasing her but it made her happy. Maria is doing a lot for her not to think much about tonight.“I still can’t get it right, Selena. This dress needs a bit of adjustment, or you’ll look like a fish out of water,” Maria said with a serious expression. Selena sighed and faced her friend, "it's not so bad. it looks perfect on me. I don't think any man will resist me tonight.""I know right? I d
Robert stepped down from the Limo and cringed at the crowds he was seeing which were mostly women."Eli, please tell them to do something about the crowd. I don't want you guys to be brutal towards the crowd," he said calmly, having his eyes on the phone.Eli nodded but stood his ground, since his boss wasn't ready to listen to him, he will watch how he will handle the crowd. The bigger the crowd, the higher the chances that he would turn and go back home. The crowd began shouting his name loudly as Robert walked towards them. He is not surprised that even in the dim light, people still recognized him. Well, the family logo is on every vehicle that followed him tonight so that makes it a lot easier."He is so hot, I can't believe that I will ever set my eyes on the Heir of The Fin Family," a lady in the crowd whispered to another as she giggled."I know right, I wonder what he is doing here anyway? Robert Fin has never been seen around attending clubs," the other lady whispered b
The commotion inside the clubhouse died down as soon as Roberts and his men went up to the second floor. Selena and Maria kept rolling their eyes as they stood in a corner watching the buzz. Selena never understood why a man would have such power. She did not even get a glimpse of him because of the crowd.It was like what is on every Friday night. Clubbing has been what Selena does when she was younger but the ugly past incident stopped her from clubbing and now she is here once more not just to club but to sleep with a man for her brother to live, not just a man but someone she knows nothing about. She checked her purse and there lay the pack of condoms she bought earlier.Sure, she can bypass the guilt for the second time. People were swirling from place to place, rocking their bodies to the music. The crowd was cheering the loudest. They screamed louder, danced the most, and even drank harder. There was this sense of freedom and excitement about everyone who knew how t
It was awkward seeing the way Maria was fiddling with her fingers. She felt like she should start a conversation but the words wouldn't come. She wants to talk to Caleb but the last thing she wanted was to sound like an idiot. Suddenly the sound of glass shattering disrupted her attention. They all looked to the source of the noise and saw one of the boys from the party break one of his beer bottles, cursing loudly at himself for losing control. Everyone around the table erupted in laughter as one of the girls grabbed his shoulders and threw herself on him. Everyone else joined in with their laughs which caused a raucous sound in the entire room. Selena looked at Maria and sighed, "too much for coming out tonight," she muttered and stood up, "I might need to use the restroom to check myself, you know, my makeup and all that."Maria nodded when she realized there is more to using the bathroom, she understood clearly what Selena meant."Ask for the rest room and don't get lost,"