A Second Chance With Arthur?

Carly I rolled up the car at the parking lot, stepping out only to sigh at the car once more. It was a McLaren Speedtail this time, reportedly one of only two in the world, and I wondered how my grandfather had obtained it. A car so fancy that it draws attention was a typical way of my grandfather. Attention seeking, loud. “Ms Carly,” I looked at Mr Harrison, the manager of the 5-star restaurant. Gina must have told him about the date I had, for him to know the timing to come down. “We have prepared an excellent room for you. Your date, Mr Johnson, is waiting inside.” I nodded and followed him inside. Unlike others who had entered through the front door of the 5-star restaurants that stood in the middle of country S, I followed the back door to avoid unnecessary interruption. It was all part of keeping my image from the media. “Mr Johnson asked for a room that has a city view, though I insisted on you liking a close room, he won't compromise.” “Let it be, I will be do

The Past ******* Carly I ran out of the cab after paying and skimmed through everywhere, hoping I wasn’t followed. My clothes were drenched from having to run down the street to get a cab. I wasn’t supposed to be out, I was locked up and guarded, but I sneaked out through the housekeeper. God knows what will happen to her when Father wakes up. But I needed to deliver the letter no matter what. I knew my fate already, but maybe, just maybe, something will happen. Arthur´s family was also as powerful as mine, he could help. Any choice was better than the one I've always been in. I have asked the cab to drop me off some distance away from school. Though it was getting darker each minute, I could see my school gate from afar as I waited for Liam. We were in our senior year, and the school had organized night study for us, and misconduct wasn’t allowed. I grew restless each minute I waited for him. Panic setting in every second, I see cars approaching. I held tightly to my l

Carly I dragged my foot to my drawer and I picked the bottle of drugs that I've started using a lot lately. I shook my head at the headache crowding in. It felt like a block was placed on my head. I sighed, pouring three tablets out, then gulped them down with water. My steps felt heavy as I moved around the room, taking a blanket from a locker, then I moved to the sitting room. It was still dark outside, and I should be sleeping after working all night, but I couldn’t bring myself to sleep. Recently, the nightmares have become more frequent, and I was out of my sleeping drugs, but I couldn’t ask for more as not to notify everyone. I wished I could tell my therapist about the recurrence of my situation now, but she was from my grandfather. I knew the reason why I was in this state again. I sat on the couch to watch the TV as the news broadcast, but somehow, I wasn’t hearing them. Earlier at the meeting, I threatened to kick out all the board members if they dared defy m

Carly“Ms Carly, Mr Arthur suddenly answered the phone, he said he is on his way to the company.” I looked at the receptionist as she relayed the message.“Mr Arthur coming to the company will stir up more rumors of the engagement,” Raya stated.My brows furrowed as I looked at Raya. She was anxious like she was the one getting married.I rubbed my forehead. Nothing was working. Even the throbbing headache wouldn’t stop, despite taking drugs. It was making everything worse.There were so many things to do. I needed to speak to father, but knowing what he did, he refused to pick up my calls.And now, Arthur wanted to see me, but why? I couldn’t place my head on the reason why he would agree to the engagement with Father. What was he trying to do? It couldn’t be because of the M&M project, as forcing me wasn’t going to make me agree to work with him.My head was in turmoil. More and more news stations were carrying the topic. Investors were calling in, hoping it was true. Shareholders w

As I walked out of the mansion. I was happy. Happy to have seen the surprised and defeated look Father had. That must have been his grand plan, because he knew how much I suffered. But he has underestimated what he did to me, and the hatred I had for him.Entering my car, I dialed Gina's number. Liam has been around for days, and we should have seen now, but I’ve been too busy, and I was sure he was too, as he is opening a branch here, in the state.“Hi Carly, where did you go? I’ve been waiting at your office.”“I went to meet father,”“What! No, no, that’s good. What did he say? Did he agree to cut it off?”I shook my head like she was beside me. “He didn't agree to it. He would if I hand over grandfather’s company, so I refused and agreed to the marriage.”The line grew silent, then she took a deep breath.“Should we party tonight? We could do it with Liam or stay alone.”Partying was great; it would help me not get drawn into my darkness.“Sure,”“Then I’ll pick a place and invite