Novels by Miyah

Maya’s POVLiam’s words would not leave my head. I opened my eyes in my dark room. Sunlight came through the small window. My green dress from last night lay on the floor like a guilty secret. My body still felt warm and sticky between my legs.I sat up fast. “What have I done?” I whispered to myself.My phone lay on the pillow. I picked it up with shaking hands. The blackmail messages were still there. The picture of me grinding on Liam’s lap looked so clear, my dress was high. My face showed pure pleasure.This cannot be real. Someone watched me the whole time at the party. Now they know about Mr Havisham too. What if they tell Chloe? What if they tell everyone?I dropped the phone and covered my face. My heart beat very fast. I felt scared but also a little excited when I remembered how Liam felt under me.Stop it Maya, you are in big trouble now.I stood up and walked to the bathroom. The cold floor touched my bare feet. I looked in the mirror. My dark curly hair was messy, my war

Maya’s POVThe whole room became quiet. Every masked face turned toward me. I stood up slowly. My green dress felt soft and cool on my warm skin. Everyone waited for my choice in the truth or dare game.I looked around the circle. One tall man sat very still. His dark mask covered half his face. Something about his strong shoulders made my belly feel funny. I pointed straight at him without thinking more.“Him,” I said in a tiny voice.Chloe squeezed my hand tight. “You are so brave tonight,” she whispered with a big smile.I walked to the middle of the room. My legs felt shaky. The tall man moved to a big fancy chair under soft warm light. He sat down and said nothing. I got closer. What am I doing? This feels too wild but my body felt hot and excited at the same time.I climbed onto his lap. My knees rested on each side of him. Soft music played low. I started moving my hips in little circles. The silk dress slid up my thighs. I felt his body heat through his clothes.He stayed quie

Maya’s POVThe next day felt heavy inside my stomach like I was carrying small butterflies that kept flying around nervously. I spent the afternoon getting ready, opening the box Chloe sent to me slowly like it was a treasure. Inside was the mask.Black lace with silver sparkles along the edges. It covered half my face but left my lips and eyes free. I liked how mysterious it looked.My dress was dark green silk, soft against my skin, moving like water when I walked. Under it, hidden where nobody could see, I wore a small strip of red fabric that made me feel bold and a little secret at the same time.Chloe was waiting outside the huge Vandermere house when I arrived. Bright lights shined from every window and loud music was coming from inside like waves hitting the walls.“You look stunning!” she shouted happily, wearing a gold mask and pink dress. She grabbed my hand and pulled me inside quickly.The party felt wild. People with different masks moved everywhere like colorful birds.

Maya’s POVMy heart was beating very fast i. It felt like a small drum was hitting my ribs over and over. I quickly pulled my hand from under my dress and smoothed the blue cloth down with shaky fingers. My face felt hot. Not from happiness. From panic.I heard Chloe’s soft footsteps walking on the wooden floor outside the thick rug.“Dad? Hello? Your admin said you were here,” she called.I could not speak. My throat felt tight. I just stared at the door when it slowly opened. Chloe walked in like sunshine. She wore a yellow summer dress. Her blonde hair was tied in a messy bun. Some strands fell around her smiling face.She stopped when she saw me. “Maya! Oh my goodness, what are you doing here?” she said happily. She rushed to hug me tightly.Her coconut shampoo smell felt nice but also made me remember the strong leather and musk smell still hanging in the air around me. Around my body. The memory made my skin tingle in a strange, warm way. I hugged her back, but my body felt stif

Maya’s POVThe first thing I heard when I stepped into the office is his voice. “You are late.”I looked at the clock on the wall. It said 8:55am. I was five minutes early. “I… I am sorry, sir,” I whispered. My voice shook.He was sitting behind his huge desk. He looked up from some papers. His eyes were dark. They moved over my body. I wore a simple blue dress today. It was not too short.A small smile touched his lips. “It does not matter. Close the door.”I turned and pushed the heavy door shut. It clicked. The room became very quiet. “Come here, Maya,” he said.I walked to the front of his desk. My shoes were quiet on the big rug. I stopped. I held my hands together so they would not shake.He stood up. He walked around the desk. He did not stop this time. He came right up to me. His body was so close. I could feel the heat from him. I looked down at his shiny shoes.“Look at me,” he said.I lifted my head. His eyes looked into mine. They were serious. A little hungry. My stomach

Maya’s POVMy phone kept buzzing on my pillow like it is angry at me. I opened one eye and see five missed job application emails.All of them say the same thing. “We are sorry. No vacancy at this time.” I sighed loudly and roll over on my bed.“Why does survival feel like homework I cannot finish?” I mumbled.A knock sounded on my door. I walked slowly and open it.Chloe was standing there, smiling like she always does. She was still my best friend. Her blonde hair was tied in a messy bun, and she is holding two cups of coffee.“You look like a girl who is losing life battles,” she said immediately. “Good morning to you too,” I reply.She waved her hand. “Forget manners. I have news.” My stomach tightened. “Good news or bad news?”“Depends on how much you like jobs,” she said with a smile. I narrowed my eyes. “What did you do?”“I told my dad about you.”My heart skipped. “Chloe! I told you I do not like begging people for help.”“You are not begging,” she said quickly. “You are tryi