Not knowing when he had fallen asleep, Grayson woke up to the sound of his ringtone which blared loud in the air. His brows furrowed to form an arch as he sat up and stretched his hands towards the side table to retrieve his phone.Letting out a sigh, he swiped through the screen as the caller ID showed that his father was the one calling."You're fifteen minutes late, Son. And you know I'm never pleased when one doesn't keep to the exact time of their appointment." The deep, baritone voice of his father made him dart his eyes to the square wall clock, adjacent the room door.He was indeed late."I'll be there before an hour." He nonchalantly responded before ending the call.His parents had asked him to come home for am important discussion few days ago and he promised to do so, for his mother's sake. He already knew why they were asking to meet with him.It couldn't be because of the company as he was taking care of the company, beyond expectation. And since his father handed it dow
Chapter 9"You could gaze into her eyes with your hands wrapped around her waist." The man on dreads said as he took pictures of Grayson and Tiffany. It wasn't funny to Grayson but he tried to remain cool in front of everyone. He smiled and snaked his right around her slim waist while gazing into her eyes.Meanwhile, Tiffany seemed to be so euphoric. She was surprised when he complied and gazed into his eyes which twinkled like stars. She knew Grayson had the choice of canceling the shoot and not showing up. But here he was, in his glory and handsome-ness. Making her heart skip as though she was teenager in love.After few more poses and countless clicks of the camera, they were left alone."What was that for?" Grayson almost snapped at her.Tiffany seemed dazed. She furrowed her brows and asked him in perplexion. "What are you... talking about?""Don't be a dunce and answer me. What did you tell my parents and why are you here?" He asked with a glare."Nothing. Your mother called an
Chapter 10Grayson felt a bit relieved. His friend's words had actually gotten to him, though he didn't show it. Now, he was going to look for Yara and sort things out with her while he hoped she haven't left NewYork in anger.He knew he been so mean and rude to her when she came but that was for the best.There was definitely no time to waste. He had to quickly start making moves so asked Michael to give him Cara's number. He could remember her introduce Yara to be her best friend, that faithful night. So, she'd definitely have an idea of Yara's whereabout."You better start rotting in hell. I'm never giving you Cara's digits." Michael retorted quickly at his request. Grayson chuckled and rubbed his temples. "I'm not going to hit on her. I just want to ask about Yara who she's close with.""You better find another means of reaching Yara. My sister is mad at you and wouldn't hesitate to snap off your fucked up head for messing with her best friend."Grayson sighed and pleaded once m
There in her living room was Yara and her best friend watching a thriller movie while eating brownies and drinking lemonade.Cara had recommended the movie and brought the brownies along when she visited Yara, to lighten up her mood and spend quality time with her."I'm damn tired." Yara yawned, flipping her hair as she stood up from the couch she had earlier plopped down on."You promised to watch till the end." Cara quickly reminded her with an unimpressed voice."I really feel jaded... and nauseous." Yara retorted going into the kitchen and returning few seconds later with a glass of warm water.She sat on the tiles, regardless of how cold the weather seemed to be. She simply took a gulp before dropping the glass beside her with a sad look on her face, ruining her pretty look.Cara wanted to help out but nothing seemed to be really working out. Her friend got tired easily, and got more bored. She enjoyed doing awkward things and would get frustrated over little things that ought no
Chapter 12It was at first shocking for Yara.She felt her mouth impulsively shut close as those words escaped his lips. Before a scoff forced her clamped mouth open, and her eyes went around him in acrimonious scrutiny."Are you sick in the head, Grayson?" She asked.But this man before her seemed calm, acting all oblivious of her reaction. And as though he didn't just spit out what he did few minutes ago. "Definitely not. I won't quit apologizing for being a dickhead. But I'm being sincere and-" "You should leave my house this moment. Your celebrity girlfriend would be so disappointed to know you're with another woman right now when your dating teasers just got all over the net few hours ago." Yara pointed out with a hard glare.Of course, she had no pity for Tiffany Marks or whoever the curvaceous, high profiled bitch was. She, as well had no one piting her fucked up condition of having an unwanted child in her when she was nothing but ready for one. And the last person she expe
Chapter 13She had proceeded to dial Cara's number. That sweet bitch of a best friend was the literally the only person she had to talk to, in the world.She couldn't tell her mom. Neither could she tell her other close friends who she knew wouldn't understand her situation and would probably make insensitive jokes about it.As usual. It reminded her of a faithful day, six months ago. Her three friends had visited her since she canceled out on their girls night hangout, earlier before the time. She didn't want to disappoint them more than she already did. As, missing out on their well planned night hangout was enough disappointment. Regardless of the fact that she called before hand to count herself out.The girls had decided to visit her to probably force her to get dressed and tag along with them. Cause in their own terms "Nothing would be the same if she wasn't around."She knew that, though. Her personality was different from the other three. She had her special uniqueness whic
Chapter 14Grayson couldn't take it any longer when his mother texted him as regards coming over for dinner the next day with Tiffany. At first, he ignored her text while angrily trying to calm the fuck down and not warn her to never repeat whatever smart move she had done few days ago at the photo studio. But when his dad called shortly after in the most serious voice ever, it dawned on him that this wasn't the time to neglect their words and act around as he wished cause the threat of his cousin taking over the company still got to him.He would never live to see Xavier leading the company he worked his damn ass for. No matter how ostentatious people around him claimed he lived or spend, he knew he deserved that lifestyle. Tiffany already texted him, asking what color of the outfit he was going to put on tomorrow at dinner so she would dress in accordance. He knew what game Tiffany was playing. She was now assuming roles she no longer is and would never get be again.In fact, sh
Mrs Tiana left after giving them a project. It was their final and busiest year for they had lots of projects to do to fill their portfolio and events to attend, as well. Yara had spaced out at some point during the woman's lectures but she had voice recorded every minute of her class. And now, just when she thought she'd leave for her apartment and have a sound sleep. Another project was given to the them, to submit in the next six days.Eleanor sat beside Yara during today's glass. With Cara inclusive, the three of them were in same class. But Angelina was studying Gemology in the same fashion institute so her classes were different. Few projects and events brought them together. Asides their irregular visits to each other. Today Cara missed Miss Tiana's class. This alarmed Yara because she knew her to be the last person to deliberately miss her classes. No matter how annoying or boring the lecturer seemed to be.It made Yara wonder if everything was okay.Meanwhile beside her, whe