Novels by Latifa Iddrisu

NEONo EscapeDaniel Ross was an interesting man. I liked teasing him, riling him up for reasons I couldn’t explain. He always carried that strict, professional look, and I couldn’t wait to be the one to break his cool.I didn’t like his overbearing attitude or the way he made my life miserable with his rules. That’s why I decided to take matters into my own hands. It had been too long since I’d had any fun, and tonight I planned on sneaking out to a friend’s birthday party at midnight. My schedule was free for once, and I wasn’t about to waste it.Daniel’s room was right next to mine, so I’d have to wait until all was quiet before I slipped out.“You’re not going to keep standing there, right?” I asked when Daniel followed me to the entrance of my room.“Just want to see you get inside before I leave,” he shot back.“You might as well sleep next to me, Daddy,” I teased.“Wouldn’t be a problem,” he responded without missing a beat.“Seriously? Now you want to sleep with me? That’s abs

A Seat At The TableDANIELNeo and I had gone back to New York on his two-week break from concert activities and media rounds. The private jet flight had been costly. Neo was bent on having his freedom and didn’t like it when I made rules, but I didn’t care. I didn’t need him to like me to do my job.New York hummed with life. We landed at a quiet private terminal and didn’t waste much time there compared to the usual airports. This was a first for me. I was used to crowded airports and military helicopters. Our final destination took us to Neo’s penthouse.The penthouse stretched wide and open, looking more like the sky than an actual apartment. His house security woman led us in. The inside looked more glamorous. Marble floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and immaculate furniture. The windows made it possible to see the city from there. Neo showed me other parts of the house; the kitchen, his personal studio, and some other rooms I thought were unnecessary for one person. The place sc

Unspoken GlancesDANIEL’S POVNeo Vale was going to be the death of me. Fguratively and literally. It had only been a week since I started working for the golden boy everyone adored, and I couldn’t even blame them. For some unknown reason, I’d already grown accustomed to his messy, dirty-blonde hair in the mornings, the strands sticking up in every direction, and the way his emerald-green eyes seemed to stare into nothingness when he was lost in thought. I hated that I noticed. I hated that my focus slipped to things that had nothing to do with my job.When my agency offered me this contract, I was hesitant. It had been two years since my last assignment. A clean, successful finish with a client who never gave me trouble. Neo Vale was the exact opposite of that. He made it his personal mission to test me. When I said “right,” he went left. When I said “left,” he went right. And he enjoyed every second of it.Now, we were in the hotel’s private gym. I stood off to the side, arms cros

Unwanted CompanyI dragged my feet forward. The door creaked when I pushed it with my fingertips, the sound too loud in the silence. My pulse pounded in my ears. Nothing looked out of place at first glance. Same bed, same clothes on the couch, and scattered music sheets. This was not a robbery attempt. Whoever broke in wanted to tell me they could. For the first time in my twenty-four years of existence, I was scared. Even if I didn't want to admit it.I closed the door behind me and I took out my phone to call my manager. My thumb hovered over the phone screen. I should probably wait until morning since it’s already late. I sat at the edge of my bed after checking the whole room twice. Bathroom? Nobody. Closet? Clear. And there was only dust under the bed. I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching me. I took a quick shower and came back to lie on my bed, gazing at the ceiling. I pulled the sheets higher and tried sleeping. After twisting and turning nonstop, I finally

The SpotlightNEO’S POV The crowd roared. Shouting my name on top of their voices. You would think the life of a pop star was all fun and games until you stood on stage exhausted, but still expected to perform. The stadium was packed and sold out. Everyone wanted to see the popular Neo who topped the charts and broke music records perform. And I gave them what they paid for. Until I locked eyes with someone in the crowd. He stood still, too still, watching, unmoving just watching me intently. A chill ran down my spine and my voice hitched. My band quickly covered me. That was part of a celebrity’s life that no one told you about. No mistakes were allowed. One mistake could cost you your entire lifetime. And I was no exception. I ignored the eyes boring holes in my skin and continued doing what I was good at. Making my fans happy. The concert finally came to an end and I quickly stepped off the stage, sweat sticking to my skin, heart still hammering from the crowd’s roar. My assista