"Hmm, your sir Kenith seems to do a lot of odd jobs around here?"Arianna innocently said yet hinted at something Cassie failed to recognize or maybe, she did understand it. "Oh," Cassie chuckled as if what she said was funny, "Our boss kenith is very social and kind. And he's loved by all the women here,""Including you?" Arianna said immediately, her head tilted at the young girl questioningly.A blush crept up Cassie's face at once, "Well, I do have a crush on him but that's just all. Unlike some of the other women here, I can't delude myself into thinking that there's a possibility of having a future with him,""You're a smart one then. As much as fantasies are great, we have to return to reality eventually," Arianna said to her. She was really liking the girl and Cassie seem kind and responsible."You can't really blame them though, Sir Kenith is Big Joe's right-hand man and the real magnet holding this place together," Cassie revealed and that made a hidden smirk cross Arianna's
"Ba-dum!" "Ba-dum!" sounded Arianna's heart like a beating drum. Every step she took was taking her closer to her miserable fate. She was scared and wanted to run, sadly, where could she run to? They would hunt her down like a chicken on a Christmas morning about to be sacrificed for breakfast. Hence she had to be brave because she needed to survive."We are here," said one of the men who has escorted her here. There were three of them in total and although the situation looked grand as if she was some big shot protected by her security details, Arianna knew she was nothing but a prisoner. They were not here to protect but enslave her.At once, he went to the door, grabbed the doorknob, and pushed the huge frame open to an audience. Arianna's jaw dropped to the ground, what in the name of the lord is going on here?When Arianna was told she would meet Big Joe today, she thought it would be a casual meeting and not this splendid ceremony going on right now. She should have known a casu
They waltzed across the floor as if they owned the place. To others, they looked perfect, however, the only thing that kept Arianna going was the thought that she couldn't mess up. The butterflies in her stomach were becoming much stronger and it didn't help matters that she was beginning to feel uncomfortable with the way Kenith's hands were roaming her body.At first, his hand had rested on her waist while hers were placed on his chest. However, with time it kept climbing and now his hands were tracing the curve of her back."Sorry," Arianna apologized at once when she stepped on his foot, "My bad,""No, it's alright," Kenith waved it off with his charming smile, "I think this is the point where we end our dance," "Oh, ThankGod," Arianna was so relieved she almost said that out loud. However, the universe must really hate her because there was a subtle change in the atmosphere and she noticed everyone turning in the direction of the door. What was going on?"It seems Big Joe has f
There was a throne at the center of the hall and that was where Big Joe was headed. To think that he was a king, the man must be suffering from delusion of grandeur. The throne was so huge that he had to be lifted onto it by his men and then, there was a smaller yet luxurious seat by his side on the second step of the platform for her.Their seating spoke lots of volumes. Arianna knew in his eyes that she was lower than him and that made her quite furious. The reason why she had worked hard to get into university was to get a well-paid job so no one looked down on her and marry a partner that accepts and respects her as an equal."You are very beautiful," He pointed out and she had to fight against the urge to gag. Of course, her beauty was the only thing that he liked about her. "Thank you," Arianna still responded with a smile even though she was repulsed by his compliment. "What are your hobbies?" He asked as if he was really interested to know. "I love reading and exploring an
The two words could barely leave Arianna's head even after the ceremony went on as if nothing happened. It dawned on her that she had just four days to escape this hell hole. Like a patient with a terminal disease, it was just four days to live and Arianna was sure as hell that she would take full advantage of it.It was as if Arianna became a different person after Big Joe granted her that favor. If there was anything she knew about men, it was the fact they valued their ego, and for someone like Big Joe with growth restriction, his own pride would be over the roof.So she had a plan and it was to buy over Big Joe's trust in three days. Yeah, you heard her, right, she had just three days to buy his trust and the fourth day would be her executing her plans of running away. And the best way to win over Big Joe's trust was to stroke his ego.In the Bible, it was said that on Herod's birthday, Herodias' daughter, danced before the king and his guests. Her dancing pleased Herod so much t
The past days have been strange for Marcel. He kept craving coffee, not exactly the one he made, the one from that store. It was not like the one made at that store was better than his own, but it must be because of a certain redhead.So after a meeting at the other branches with his brothers - note: brother is used to refer to fellow gang members - he decided to go to the coffee store.Unlike the other time, Marcel was carrying his dog Redhead in his arms. It was weird but he wanted to introduce the doggy redhead to the human redhead. It would be quite a union, don't you think so?Thankfully, the store let pets in as far as it was on a lease. But Marcel was a lawbreaker and simply held Redhead in his arms with no lease whatsoever."Sir," One of the staff approached him to remind him of the pet rules, "Please, we don't accept pets that....."Marcel simply fished out his premium card and held it out for him saying, "Subtract the penalty fees from here,"The staff's hand shook as he re
The news sounded like a bomb had been dropped on Marcel. He hardly got excited and now his excitement was squashed into nothing. He looked towards his dog that seemed disappointed by the news as well because his face fell. Redhead must be the most intelligent dog out there, he could even sense the owner's emotion? Then Marcel announced to the manager, "Have a seat," "Me?" The manager was stunned, he hadn't been expecting that request from him especially after he chased him away not less than a minute ago. "Do you see any other manager that I'm speaking to at the moment?" He sassed at him. Without further ado, the Manager occupied the seat. This was his chance to get this man on his side. Imagine if this man sponsored their café, it would reap him huge benefits. He could improve and expand and become a brand name - he could already see himself swimming in money. "So why did she quit?" Marcel asked him.He was stunned, this was not the conversation he was expecting. He thought Ma
So far so good, her plan has been going well.Arianna was having the time of her life, no, more like pretending to have the best of her life with Big Joe around. She's managed to garner his trust enough to have her shop around the city, have Ice Creams at fancy cafés - intentionally avoiding the place where she works since she doesn't want to implicate Mimi - and of course, hair salons even though Cassie likes to give her one back home. Yep, home - her luxurious prison.Ever since that night she confronted him, Kenith has learned to keep his distance from her. Their relationship was more formal yet tense. She couldn't explain it but there was just something about this man that unnerves her especially when he stares at her the way he is doing right now.Arianna was in the garden having a refreshing tea party with her husband-to-be, Big Joe. To be precise, she was feeding him a piece of cake which he took into his mouth willingly and Kenith stood at the corner watching them with that