Novels by ThePotatoGirl

My steps quickened. Fury and dread pooled inside me in equal measure. Fuck!I shoved open the polished double doors of the conference room and I was met with a room full of anxious looking, suit-cladded men and women.My father sat at the head of the long table, radiating authority. Beside him was Vivian's pride and joy — James. He looked smug and eyed me up to down in a demeaning manner.The room was stiff and uneasy but my father seemed to bask in environments like this. I remained standing at the other end of the table, opposite the chairman.“Father,” I started staring directly at him even though I quaked in my leather stilettos.“What is this meeting for and why wasn't I aware beforehand?”“Ah, Hazel. Back from your honeymoon I see,” my father looks at me with raised brows and a hint of amusement lacing his speech. “I believe your secretary informed you that it was an impromptu meeting I decided to hold a few hours ago.”I didn't even let Freya finish speaking before I rushed her

The ride to Alex’s house was long and suffocating, even though we rode in two separate cars. I sat stiffly in the backseat letting my mind wander, staring blankly out the tainted window as the city lights blurred hazily. My wedding gown, as beautiful as it was — bless Rose, felt like a shackle pressing down on my chest making breathing a chore. The ceremony went performatively. The guests cheered and wished us a happily wed life as we plastered fake smiles on our faces. The tension between both our families was hard to miss, but they tried their best to mask it. Rose looked tired, Arthur had a clipped expression throughout while supporting his wife. Father ignored me completely — not that I was expecting his attention anyway. Veronica had a smug suspicious look throughout the wedding, she didn’t look too happy, like she was expecting us not to go through with the wedding. James and Lexi couldn’t look more bored.Who could’ve possibly sent those pictures…? Veronica? Lexi?I wouldn’t

The room emptied slowly, tension pressing down on everyone like a storm. The murmuring bridesmaids raked their eyes down Alex’s intimidating frame. Rose had to be helped out by her husband, her worried eyes never leaving her son’s face.My father’s stare felt sharp like a blade on my skin as he filed out with the rest, slamming the door shut on his way. Silence fell. So sharp, I could hear my panicked heartbeat.Alex stood in the middle of the room. Tall and unmovable, his piercing brown eyes pinned me down. His face was unreadable but his jaw clenched dangerously tight, his hands forming balls of fist at his side. This side of him… This side of him looked terrifying.I swallowed and spoke first. “Alex, I don’t know what’s happening–”“Dont.” He cuts me off. His voice low and venomous, even the indifferent tone he spoke with the other night, felt warmer. “Don’t you dare stand there and tell me you don’t know what’s happening.”Confusion swirled inside of me. Desperate and urgent. “I d

My wedding preparations are ongoing. It would have been a small ceremony if it were left to me. It’s not like I’m marrying a man I fell in love with — he still is a stranger to me.But Mrs De Luca… my bad, Rose wants it to be as big and luxurious as possible. She’s been waiting for this day since Alex could walk.Rose managed to have my contact info and is getting me involved as much as possible, amidst my busy schedule. She insisted I call her Rose since I’m about to be her daughter-in-law.I sigh and drop the papers I need to review before the end of the day.“What’s wrong? do you need help with anything?” Freya asked, concerned that I’ve been overworking myself for the past two weeks.“It’s nothing, I’m just thinking about the whole wedding charade.” I think I need some coffee.Freya works in the same room with me, unlike other secretaries who work from right outside. I love her close by, and it's more convenient for both of us this way.“I know it's hard, but there’s no going back

The table's full of adults chatting away casually like they aren’t about to sell their children off.The urge to slouch down on my chair was insane, but I could feel the intense stare of the tall figure opposite me. Quite uncomfortable if you ask me.My life was definitely taking a dramatic turn and I do not think I'm ready for it. The plate of half eaten pasta in front of me had gone cold from my lack of appetite.I look up to catch a glimpse of the guy I'm about to be married off to, only to see him looking straight at me. My breath seizes at once and I get drawn to those magnetic brown eyes.Suddenly, the voices around us ceased and I could only see him. The same intensity I felt earlier wasn't just my intuition — now I can see it. I stared back at him, and this man didn't look away for a split second.Alexander De Luca really is as handsome as the rumors say but he’s known to be ruthless and feared.My heart drops to my stomach as thoughts of what life after being married to him w

“I cannot believe this! It’s insane Hazel. Do arranged marriages still even happen?”Well, my father is a psychotic sadist, so yes, anything is possible with him as long as it benefits or entertains him. Even if it means sacrificing his child’s life. I can never put it past him to do.“What are you going to do now Hae…”“Will you put the damn bread down and listen. Oh my goodness, am I the only one panicking?I think I'm the only one panicking.” I look at my best friend anxiously pacing round the room.I let out a heavy sigh and dropped the flour goodness Freya excitedly brought me this morning before I broke the news to her. Now she’s sitting on my couch with her head between her palms, waiting for a response from me.“I lose everything…”“I lose my current position, everything I've worked hard for over the years will be gone, taken from me. I can’t handle that Fre, I-I just can’t”. I felt my voice break at the end. I tried to play it off cool, but damn this is just bullcrap.“Now I