Novels by nwaforoluchiprisci

I quickly finished my shopping.It took quite some time to arrange everything I bought into the black Cadillac car. Fred and I beamed with joy as we went through all the protocols required for us to travel back home.We were very joyous, and we couldn't wait to see Damian.I knew Damian would be happy—but not entirely.When I arrived, I quickly called my friend Salome to ask how she was doing.I had memorized her number years back, so it wasn't difficult calling her.“Hello?” I waited for the receiver on the other end.“Hi, who is this?”“Am I speaking with Salome?” I asked, because her phone was normally with her siblings.“This is Salome speaking, and who are you?”“It’s me, Aria. Salome, how are you doing?”“Aria… Aria…” Salome burst out crying.“Salome, I’m sorry. My phone had a problem, so I wasn’t able to call you.”“I’ve been looking for you everywhere! Your house got burnt. I heard you were harassed by thugs. I was so worried. How are you?” she wept.“Baby, I’m fine. I’m doing

We had a smooth flight and arrived just in time. Fred pulled up in a stark black Cadillac Escalade, the type that screamed money without trying hard. The windows were tinted so dark I couldn’t even see my reflection until I leaned in close. The afternoon sun glazed over the airport as I adjusted my silk hair, making sure every strand sat perfectly in place. "If I am going to play this game am going to play it well" I sighed. We pulled up to the valet at Dolphin’s Mall, Fred gripped the black card like it was his destiny. “Dolphin Mall, Ma’am. Are you ready?” I smiled slowly. “I was born ready. Let’s show the billionaire what he signed up for.” Fred swallowed. Dolphin’s Mall wasn’t just a mall — it was where price tags didn’t exist, because if you had to ask, you couldn’t afford it. “Which store first, Ma’am?” Fred asked carefully. “Gucci.” The glass doors slid open and heads turned immediately. The sales associate hurried toward us with a polished smile.

"You! I know you set her up! Who was the client? Wei, give me a name" I ordered Wei didn't flinch "Be careful Salome. Some names are too heavy for a girl like you to carry" A girl like me? Wei had the nerves to insult me!A drunk and weirdo like him. "Wei, how dare you?" my voice sounded dark and deep, I walked slowly around the office like the boss himself. "You gave me a threat right," I slammed his desk again and he got scared this time " I am giving you two days to find Aria immediately!" I stormed out of his office, banging the door behind me. Everyone in the agency knew me as a nice, cool girl. I was quite popular but what they didn't know was— I knew all if not everyone's secret. I was fondly called the scorpion by my old pals because my sting always left a scar. My legs moved swiftly. I ran away from Tourist Street, it was quite a distance but my body surged out of the area with a force I can't fathom. I knew what I have signed for, Wei won't just back out.

"Take her to the mall," Damian instructed, handing over the card to Fred. "Not just any mall. Take her to the Dolphin mall. And Fred? Make sure she doesn't come back with just one bag. " My breath hitched The Dolphin mall? I have seen it in magazines— a place where a single pair of shoes cost more than my old apartment. I looked at the black card in Fred's hand, it seemed like a ticket to luxury, a golden chain linking me and Damian. I could feel a swarm of butterflies erupting in my stomach, a mixture of nerves and pure excitement. "Is there a limit?" I teased Damian paused at the door, glancing back over his shoulder. "Try break it, Aria I dare you" He smirked— the first real one I have seen this morning. "Let's see" I grinned, biting my index finger softly, as I watched him turn away. He left me then, but his scent was still strong in the room. I hurried to the window, peeping through the heavy silk curtain. I watched as his BMW 7 series glided down the driveway

The silence that followed was defeaning.It wasn't just quite, it was the kind of silence that rings in the ears.Heavy with the weight of secrets I had just strip bare I could not bring myself to look at Damian's face anymore. The arrogance I usually saw there has been replaced my something raw. His look fueled a fire in me. "Pride" I hissed loudly. I rolled my eyes trying to mask the fact that my hands were trembling. "Fred" Damian called "Yes sir" He replied choking lighty The staff member— Fred— left the scene his eyes darting between us. He looked like he wanted to vanish into the floorboards.He did not wait a second, he gathered the start napkins and vanished towards the kitchen, until it was just two of us.Just the two of us and the ghost of the night we wanted to forget. Damian didn't move. His fingers still resting near the edge of the table, his knuckles still white. His gaze remained locked on mine, dark and unreadable. "Aria! is that all I was to you?" his

“Madam, is anything the matter?” a knock came followed by a familiar voice. I stood up quickly and wiped my tears. Opening the door, I saw the staff member standing there. “I'm—I'm so sorry to disturb you…” I stammered. “No need. Tell me, what can I help you with?” he asked kindly. I bit my lower lip, studyingat him. I didn’t know if he wanted to help me out. “Em… it’s my phone. I was in the rain, so I guess it developed a fault, and I wanted to call my friend.” “Ah! See, ma’am, I am not a phone repairer, but I am going to get one early this morning,” he reassured me. I nodded to myself. I felt like jumping out of my skin, I hadn't realize he could hear me crying. “Is that okay?” “Yes, very well,” I replied. “And?” he questioned, studying my face. I was confused at the moment. “You must be hungry” he asked. “Y-yes!” “You could simply have told me. It's no problem at all,” he said, leading me out out of the room. “Okay, I understand now!” I smiled. He led