Novels by deborahbamidele992

"Lola, come sit with me. I want to know more about the things you like so I can get an idea of who you are," Victor Pemberton stated earnestly. His hand was warm as he held mine, guiding me up the jet's stairs. I could feel my mother's silent gaze on my back, a warning to behave, as I followed Victor into the plane's opulent interior. The silent command was unnecessary; I was too overwhelmed to cause trouble.Soon, I was seated on a plush sofa, the rich fabric soft against my skin, watching Jeremy and my mother enter the jet. Jeremy sat across from me and smiled. "Hi, sister," he greeted me with a playful smirk, a hint of mischief in his eyes.His handsome face had a strange effect on me. It was like a switch was flipped, and my mind was suddenly filled with memories, flashes of a night I had tried so hard to forget. His smile widened, and I knew he was fully aware of the power he had over me, of the chaos he was creating inside my mind.I ignored him, turning my head to look out the

Jeremy's Point of ViewI flew into Miami in the evening. My old man was getting married the next day, and I had to be there. I was happy for him, but I couldn't get behind the woman he chose to be his wife. I had my doubts about her background and reputation, but my dad loved her despite my concerns.My mom and older brother died from gunshot wounds when I was nine. That tragedy hit my dad hard; he became a recluse, and I was left to manage the family company at eighteen. Now, I'm twenty-eight.As soon as I landed in Miami, my driver picked me up and we went straight to the club where my future stepmother was hosting her pre-wedding party.After I greeted my dad and his fiancée, I headed to the bar for a drink. I was restless and on edge when I saw this incredible woman standing right by me. I heard her talking to a friend, and something about her just caught my eye.I made the effort to talk to her. My love life was always complicated. I usually went after top actresses, models, or I

"Leave," Jeremy said, and my eyes widened in shock.Was he serious? After he used me, he was just going to toss me aside like a toy?"You get to fuck me and then kick me out?" I hissed, unable to believe his sudden change.Was this the same man who, just moments ago, had seemed like a complete gentleman?"You want a tip, is that it?" he said with a smirk.I stopped myself from slapping him. How could he have turned into such a jerk so quickly after pretending to be so nice? "You know what, you're a total asshole!" I snapped, then turned on my heel and slammed the office door shut.Back at the club, I checked my watch. It was past midnight, and there were no familiar faces around. My mom and her friends had probably gone home to get ready for the wedding tomorrow. I hailed a taxi and went straight to the hotel where we were staying. The moment my head hit the pillow, I was out.I woke up the next day to Sunny gently shaking my shoulder. I opened my groggy eyes to see her sitting next t

Lola's Point of View"Great. Everyone's having fun... except for me," I muttered, shaking my head.I sat on a barstool, mindlessly sipping my drink as I surveyed the club. The music pulsed in every corner, and everyone seemed completely lost in their own groups. It was my mother's bachelorette party, and I was here more out of obligation than genuine excitement. Most of the people here were just her friends and family.Scanning the vibrant-lit room, I saw my mom deep in conversation with her friends, clearly loving the celebration. I rolled my eyes. All I wanted was to leave, but I had no choice but to stay. My mother had somehow managed to snag one of the country's wealthiest billionaires. To this day, she still hadn't told me how she got him to agree to marry her.Lost in thought, I didn't notice my friend Sunny sitting down on the stool next to me. I was near the bartender, swirling my drink and watching the party with a bored expression."Lola, it's your mother's day. Why don't yo