DAMIENI rested my hands on my face as I stared out the window. The door opened and Jackson walked in."What got you lost in thoughts?" He asked as he settled on the table beside me."She went to see her ex-boyfriend behind my back," I said as I looked up at him."Are they back or what? I thought he cheated. Man, I am so sorry," He placed his hands on my shoulders and I slapped it away."No, it means she still has something for him, and if he did get to rectify himself she would go back to him with hands open," I explained."I have some information on the guy by the way," He said as he placed a red file on the table.I scanned through it before I looked up at him."It is little, but it is something," He said.The door opened again and Mia walked in."I knew I would find the two of you here," She said."What are you guys talking about?" She asked as she sat on the desk.Jackson threw me a short glance before he stared at his sister."Girl issues," He said."Tell me, maybe I can be of h
ISABELLAI occasionally checked my phone to see if I got any message. A sack letter or anything. I pulled my knees underneath my face as I stared at the clock. It was past ten and I was waiting for Damien to come back.He would help me, he had to know someone, after all he got me in, in the first place.My phone blared, breaking my line of thoughts. I checked the caller id. It was a private number. My hands shook as I picked it up to my ear. My soul and body were on the verge of separation."Hello?" I answered.It was a voice I knew, I was relieved, happy and angry at the same time."I thought I told you to call me when you got back home?" Roberts' deep voice echoed from the other end."Who do you think you are?" I asked pouring all my anger on him."Baby, I am sorry, I promise I will make it up to you," He said and I wanted to slam the phone on the floor."Don't tell me that, I think I have heard enough of your lies! If you truly loved me like you claimed, on my birthday you would
DAMIENToday I worked late, I was still tense from the Camila situation. Basically, everyone had already gone on. Jackson had a date. Mia called to tell me that the wedding dresses were ready and Isabella had to come for testing and I had to be present.It was only me and my secretary. She occasionally checked in to tend to my needs.I checked the time and it was already past nine. From what I studied about Isabella. She was still probably awake.I stood up to pack my things but the peaceful silence that existed got disrupted by the song of my phone.It was an unknown number.I placed my phone on my ear and a familiar voice spoke to my ear."Haven't you missed me?" She asked with amusement in her tone."Why would I miss you?" I asked."Oh come on, it has been a year, you are bound to," She said with a small chuckle."What do you want from me?""Oh nothing, just checking up on you, and I heard the news, you found your girl, the same person you left me for, twice,""I compensated for ev
ISABELLAI stood outside the house in a white silk dress and a flat sandal. It was the perfect dress for shopping.The world knew it was my real wedding, so did my other best friend Willow. I told her about the Camila and Robert fallout situation.She said she was coming to town tomorrow, but we weren't going to be able to make it for the shopping. The sun was bright in the sky, but it was only there to illuminate the skies as the cold winds blew harshly on my skin.It had been more than quarter an hour since I stood here. Damien told me to wait outside.My legs were beginning to weaken and there was still no sign of that man."Sorry to keep you waiting," I heard his voice behind me and a frow found itself across my face.But I could not say anything, I just followed him instead."We are first heading for the wedding dresses," He said as I just nodded.He helped me into the car. The smell of his aftershave was strong in his car."Is Mia going to be there?" I asked, I wanted to be ar
DAMIENAfter what seemed like forever, she finally found the right pick but refused to show me. What was the point of me tagging along?Next we had to get her a dress for the party, a party that was tonight. And she was supposed to meet up with Robert tomorrow.This black one will be fine, I thought to myself as I watched her get out of the dressing room.The net dress hugged her body perfectly, showing us every curve she had. The sides of the dress were transparent but it still covered decently, with a matching diamond necklace and earrings set."What do you think?" She asked.Hot. Sexy. Gorgeous. An epitome of beauty."Beautiful," I said."So you think this is suitable for the party?" She asked again unsure as she studied herself."Yes, you look wonderful," I replied, not knowing how cold and unbothered I sounded."Okay, I will take this," She turned to the stylist."Where is your makeup artist?" I asked the woman."She is on the second floor in her office," Sh pointed."I need a ma
Isabella. 21.I hated it here already. It was not my scene of preference. I was surrounded by liars and pretenders who hid behind their expensive designer clothes and jewelries. My stomach sank as I caught a glimpse of Robert in deep conversation with Camila and clique.I walked to the delicately built booth where a perky lady was standing behind it."I am here to put my name in," I told her."It's you! Damien Morretti is your fiancé!" She said like she was a fan. "I hope you win," She said."Thank you," I said with a smile. I had no desire to win whatever this was. It felt weird when I wrote Mr. And Mrs. Morretti but I could not deny the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. It felt like high school all over again.After I was done, I set out to get the drinks for Damien and I but he was nowhere to be found. Odd. I glanced around only to notice that Robert was intensely looking at me.He looked so animated with his oiled slicked back hair. He stole glances
Damien 22.I felt naked without Isabella in my line of sight and I could tell something was going to happen if I was not beside her. She was in the midst of enemies. However, there were people that even I could not ignore and this vixen in a long black lacey flowing dress with fiery red hair was unfortunately one of them.She looked pretty much the same except for those sensual eyes she looked at me with. She was stunning and exotic and she knew. Men have ruined their lives trying to have her and some have died in despair because they could never satisfy her.A man that I knew personally had been driven to suicide due to the disturbing nature of her love. Here stood before me, the destroyer of men."You look like you've seen a ghost," She said to me, her scent overwhelmed me and memories of our past flashed through my mind.Her voice held a smoky timbre and her tongue drawled the words sensually. I took a long look at her before I replied. She belonged in my
Isabella 23.The Apollo Theatre was a famous location to hold any prestigious events. Stand up comedies, concerts and plays. We were seated very high up on the balcony like platform giving us the perfect view of the stage from up.The wailing song of the performers were loud and thin. It was almost unpleasant. I guess this was an hobby for the wealthy.I was not sure that the lady with red hair was just a business partner. She had been two close for comfort and all touchy and it roused my suspicion. I looked away from the stage and turned to the audience. They all sat there watching with rapt attention.Moments later, someone walked into the private booth and I saw that it was none other than the lady in black dress and red hair. She sat next to Damien and said nothing nor did she even give me a passing glance.In awkward silence the three of us sat and watched the opera. I tried to concentrate but I could not help thinking that I was intensely being watched.