Gen, we are going to be late. There’s hardly time enough to have breakfast; what’s keeping you in your room?” Eva called out from where she sat at the dining table after glancing at her watch. “Coming…” Genova took one last glance at herself in the mirror, picked up her bag and hurried out of her room. “Shit, I am really going to be late,” she muttered as she sprang through the flight of stairs to reach the living room before taking a sharp turn to the dining area. “Thanks for your patience, aunt. I honestly lost track of time – my bad.” Genova muttered apologetically. “Well, we aren’t exactly behind schedule just yet. There’s still a chance we will make it in time if we leave now—” Eva broke off when she lifted her head from her tablet to look at the young lady before her. “Is there something special happening at your school today?” She was forced to ask because this was the first time her niece had cleaned up so nicely. Of course, Genova always had a good sense of fashion, but
Geneva yawned and stretched her limbs after having a tedious morning. She had done nothing but go from one lesson to the other and thankfully, she could finally get a breather. It was midday; time to get something in her empty and growling stomach. “I am going to beat up whoever made this strenuous timetable—four freaking hours of cracking out brains without a hiatus. My butt feels numb from all those hours of being stuck to my seat,” Ashly’s angry voice rumbled as soon as the teacher packed up his things and left the classroom. Genova chuckled. Ashly was the girl she had bumped into on her first day while making her escape from the villainess-turned-bestie. Unlike Jasmine, Ashly was talkative and the tallest in her small group of friends. She was like a supermodel with a size (8) body, more than 177cm height, long legs, shoulder-length black compact hair, Marble Gray eyes, C-cup implanted boobs and an unbelievably tiny waist. In other words, the girl got a banging body that makes m
Lunch was done and the girls were ready to proceed with the rest of the day. “I will be skipping my last class for today as I have got too much on my plate.” Irene suddenly announced. Genova was surprised. "I thought you would accompany me to the hotel and help me prepare for the interview. I mean… that was the initial plan, right?” “Yes! It was until I received a message earlier to begin an early shift,” Irene responded curtly. "I am sorry, Gen, but you will have to make it there on your own. Almost every taxi around knows the location. The Fortier Hotel—” “No need! I will bring her,” Ashly cut in sharply. "It is what I should do, after all, I had recommended her this job. And I am not about to leave her right when she’s in desperate need of someone’s guidance.” “Okay.” Irene sighed with relief, intentionally ignoring the malice lacing Ashly’s words. "When do you have to be there for the interview again?” “3:30 pm,” Genova answered. "All right, I will be there to assist you.
~The time was finally 3: 00 pm~ “All set?” Ashley asked as she moved to stand beside Genova’s desk. “Yeah, just a minute; I need to put these away then we are good to go,” Genova replied while shutting down the PC on her desk and placing the rest of her stuff inside her bag. She brushed strands of hair behind her ear and blew a deep breath. "Done, we can leave now.” Ashly stared at her face for a moment and then nodded. She could tell the poor girl was a nervous wreck about her interview. It was nothing unexpected, especially when her interviewer would be one of the most reputable companies globally. They walked silently toward the School’s main exit where Ashly’s train of bodyguards was stationed. Genova always wondered why a young female such as Ashly would need this many bodyguards. What harm could they be protecting her from? A bulky guy looking like one of those bodybuilders in fitness centers stepped forward the instant Ashly’s figure appeared from behind the large black
“The hell I am letting my friend work in that department.” Ashly bellowed. Genova was quick to step in before her friend brought down the building with her screams. "Calm down, Ashly,” she said. "Besides, what's so bad about serving at the bar? I have worked in a coffee shop for two years—” “No, you don't understand. This offer is bad for you, Gen. It’s terrible! You won't be able to handle the tasks that come with it. Such a job will ruin you; you will be required to serve the—” "Lady Ashly!” Tony’s voice cut in before Ashly could blurt more than she should. Ashly quickly shut her mouth, realizing what she had almost done. She had forgotten that Genova was human and almost revealed their secret unknowingly. Damn it, this was her problem. She talked too much, the same as her temper that flared too quickly. “What will I be required to do? Is it something I won't like?” Genova inquired inquisitively. She thought Ashly was acting strange and even said strange things she couldn't mak
Her legs unexpectedly moved on their own. She found herself inching closer to the couple instead of turning away before she got caught. However, her movement came to an abrupt halt when large palms suddenly covered her mouth right before she was dragged away. Oh no... She had been caught spying on a couple in heated wrestling. No doubt they were the hotel’s important guests. Genova’s first instinct was to scream, but it was muffled by the hands clasped over her mouth. Her heart raced as she struggled to break free from her captor's grip.Within a blink, she found herself in a long extravagant corridor with her back slightly pressed against the wall. A masculine figure towered over her as his dark, expressionless eyes bore down at her face. She could not see his face clearly as his tall figure cast a looming shadow over her. However, there was this particular aura radiating off of him. It was similar to that of the stranger whose girth and pace had left her flustered with fear and
‘Forgive me if this might come off disrespectful to you, High Queen. But should there ever come a day I am required to choose between you and His Highness… I hope you know where my loyalty stands.’Dominic’s words played in the High Queen’s head as she watched his figure disappear behind the door. His statement clearly showed his unwavering loyalty toward her son and implied that she was throwing him into a difficult situation. She also knew Dominic valued their relationship but would ultimately prioritize his allegiance to the Prince should the day ever come when his stand would be put to the test. An incomprehensible emotion flashed in her eyes but was quickly gone before anyone could see it. Whatever emotions swelled within her that moment… whatever it was, she was a master at masking it all up as her expression returned to one that couldn’t be read. Her gaze went to the glass that was still half filled with red liquid momentarily before averting them to stare at the middle of
“What do I owe this visit, Fae Queen?” The woman asked, then continued humming and rocking herself on the chair. “Did you know?” “You might want to elaborate on that question, Zelda. And hello to you too, long time no see.” “Don’t act ignorant now, Moira. Nothing goes beyond your knowledge in this world.” Zelda scoffed as she moved to make herself comfortable on the only available seat she could find inside the single-room wooden cottage. It was also a wooden chair like the one Moira was seated on, with a small wooden table standing between them. Behind Moira was a double bed for her to sleep in, and the fireplace was on the other end of where Zelda sat. These three things were the only furniture found in the room. Zelda glanced around the place that hadn’t changed since the last time she was there and shook her head. “If I didn’t know better, I would think you were banished from civilization to settle in the mountains. How else do you explain what a former Queen is doing living