BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, not everyone has your best interest at heart....
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MAY 9TH, 2007
AMBER
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The morning sun pierced my face from the curtains and I groaned turning to the other side.
I sat upright and scratched my head. it was such a long night at the bar and I'm having a hangover. it's even worse than a migraine.
My eyes had dark circles around them. I quickly picked up the bottle of aspirin on my desk and gulped it down with a bottle of water I found on my desk too.
I picked up my laptop and searched the news for headlines.
*Myer's daughter Frolicking with a group of gangsters*
I scrolled through the comments and my eyes caught one.
*Probably feeling bad about her sad low life. who would've thought that the rich could also be a nuisance too*
I shook my head and read on. All I saw were demeaning comments but I didn't feel bad and neither did I cry. for what anyway? after all everyone knows not to trust things on the internet.
and besides that's not even the real news. but everyone could say anything to get noticed. people.
The door flew open and dad walked in with a tray of tea and muffins.
I quickly shut my laptop and threw it on the bed. I don't want him to see any of it. but I know he has already.
"Are you up?"
"Yeah" I said and took the tray from him "thanks for this dad"
"Hope you don't have a hangover?" he said and I stopped halfway through my burger and gulped.
"I..."
I couldn't finish the sentence
"You came back drunk and wasted. I quickly brought you to your room. you don't have to do this to yourself Amber. you're not the cause of your moth... "
"please dad" I cut him off "don't start please. I don't wanna talk about it."
"but it's been thirteen years already. you have to let go and move on."
"it would've been easier if I wasn't the cause of everything" I said sipping my tea.
"You're not only hurting yourself but others as well. because of this, my business is suffering badly. Do you think it's easy for me. I have to spend every second of my life cleaning up your mess. And I know that it's only a matter of time before I loose investors as well. I miss my daughter Amber." he sounded like someone who's about to cry. "the one who draws and makes me smile not this version of yourself" he said pointing at the walls of my room.
Ever since mom died, I changed.
not just a mere change or phase as you would call it. I completely changed.
I cut my hair, and changed my clothes. my room had posters of guy celebrities hanging on them. Instead of a normal teenage girl room, it was more of a guys room or a dark room just like dad calls it.
I was more of a tom boy. The only difference was that I had boobs hanging on my chest.
I pierced different parts of my body and hanged out with male friends instead of females. I don't even have friends to begin with so I hang with pretty much everyone who was just like me.
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"You better heal the wound that hurt you before you bleed on those who didn't cut you" he said before walking out of my room. I pondered on his words.
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I know dad had already seen everything on the internet but he loves me very much cause in his own words, I'm just like my mother and he loves her very much too.
I love my father a lot too. Despite being a billionaire and a proud owner of MYER'S PRESTIGE, he was the best father that I could ever wish for.
Even though I was a handful and a pain in the beak he was always there for me. At a time, we used to be the portrait family. something everyone wished to have. our love and bond was remarkable but when mom dad, I lost touch. Deep down I know I caused everything. I took away the only source of our happiness. I made dad a widower. Dad always believed that I was still traumatized from what happened and that I would get over it soon but it never happened. Everyday I woke up with a constant reminder that she's no longer here with us. Dad waited for me to reach out to the world, to him but I couldn't. it was just too hard for me and so I kept blaming myself for everything.
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After eating, I dashed into the bathroom and had my bath.
I wore a pair of black pants with black T-shirt and sneakers.
I picked my phone and the keys to my motorcycle.
Dad bought it for me on my 16th birthday and I painted it black as well.
I walked outside my room to the living room and saw dad already dressed up.
"Where are you off too?" I asked cause he never goes out on Saturdays.
"I'm going to work. Stella accidentally scheduled my board meeting today. now I have to meet with our investors" he said knotting his tie.
"OK then"
"So your birthday is tomorrow. any plans?"
"No. I don't wanna celebrate. I'll just hang out with my friends" I lied. that's what I tell him every year but I never celebrate. I just visit mom's grave and grab some drinks at the bar. my birthday reminds me of sad memories.
"OK. I wish you could visit the company. everyone is asking of you especially Chairman Kim. I wish things would just go back to how it used to be" he said and held My cheeks lightly.
"You know, everyone misses your collection. your designs and everything"
"I don't wanna do it Dad. I don't like drawing anymore. I hate it now" I tell him. Actually, I had scribbled some designs on my sketch pad.
Dad's company designs bags cause its a fashion company and at a time I was his best designer, hoping to take over the company someday. I design bags and they make it.
my designs had gone far across the globe and I had was hoping to win an award someday.
"it's okay. l hope you'll change your mind very soon. Anyways I'm off" he said and kissed my cheeks.
He took his briefcase and we both walked outside. I mounted on my motorcycle
"Tell Jerry to drive you"
"I'm okay dad"
I started the engines and drove off.
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I had zero idea on where to go but I just kept driving around to clear my head in order to think straight. It wasn't just me anymore, even dad thinks I've got to let go of everything and focus on what lies ahead. Do I even know what the future holds for me? I'm just a lost sheep trying to navigate through the crowd. Maybe Dad was right. maybe there's a future out there waiting for me. I've got to....
Arrrrgggghhh!! !" I yell when I realized what was about to happen.
There he was lying on the ground. I almost hit someone with my motorcycle. why me? why do I constantly want to end the lives of people? am I cursed? fuck I need answers.
I quickly shut the engines and climbed down to where he was on the ground. "A.. Are you okay? are you hurt?" I said but he didn't respond.
I quickly removed the helmet from my head. that's when he looked at me but he gave me a weird look I couldn't comprehend. "I'm fine OK" he said.
I nod and extended my hand to lift him off the ground and he took it. "Thanks" he said when he got back on his feet."
"You're welcome"
"I'm Chad by the way" he said but I pretended not to hear and mounted back on my motorcycle. "I'm glad you're still alive"
I started the engines and placed the helmet back on my head. I caught him staring at me from the corner of my eye.
"I guess I'll see you around."
"If fate wants us to" I replied before zooming off.
I drove to a nearby bar and get some shots occasionally thinking about how I would've been arrested if I had killed that dude. My life is so messed up.
I gave the bartender her pay before heading back home.
I need to rest and probably think about my life...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST**"Happy birthday sweetest" dad said kissing my cheeks. I woke up to embrace the familiar scent that filled the house."Morning dad and thanks""I made you a cake since you said you don't want to celebrate"I shrugged "fine. what's the worst that could happen"he brought the cake and it was half burnt."You forgot to check the timer on the oven didn't you?" I grinned causing us both to laugh.I took a slice of cake and placed it in my mouth."hmm yummy. dad's such a great baker" I said munching on the burnt cake. it wasn't that good but for the fact that he made it just for me and with good intentions then It's the best cake I've ever tasted."don't eat that or you'll have your stomach to deal with later" he said
š¯•EAUTY AND THE š¯•EAST***I walked into the house feeling tired, confused and most importantly very hungry.it's been a long day and heaven knows that I didn't sign up for any of this.I just need to eat and rest for a very long time."You're back home early" my mother asked stopping me in my tracks"Aren't you supposed to be busy?""I'm done for today mom" I tell her but she scoffs"how on earth did I give birth to a useless child like you. I gave you one simple task and you can't do it""Mom it's not easy. I've been trying. that girl is broken and she needs a lot of fixing and I don't think I'm the right guy for that" I replied earning me a slap across the face. I held onto my cheeks as I stared at her. did my mother just slap me?"She needs fixing and you can't fix her up. I will not let you destroy my plans to get a better life. you will make sure to follow her everywhere until she gives in to marry you" she
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***"Trust no one. she's not what she appears to be"***."What's wrong?""Nothing" I said with a smile "Nothing at all"I replied still looking at the paper.Chad stared at me obviously feeling confused about everything."I need to go" I tell him standing up from my seat.He stood up too."What's in that paper?""Nothing"he scoffs "nothing? then why did you act so off immediately you read that thing?"he asked pointing at the paper in my hand."It's personal so yes I'm leaving"I tucked the paper inside my pockets as I outside to where my bike was parked.I took a quick look at the environmental to see if Maybe I can catch a glimpse of him but I didn't.it's like he just disappeared into thin air and what does he mean by Trust no one?gosh I'm so confused.He is perhaps talking about Tasha and Denisha?And if he is
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***TASHA*She gave me a scornful look before she walked out on us.she's really lucky that I wasn't like my old self otherwise she won't live to tell the tale. I've always admired her courage but at the same time, I feel pity for her because she's going to regret it very soon.Ever since I moved here, I've always suspected that she doesn't like me. and after eavesdropping on both of their conversation the other day, my suspicion was confirmed.she's smart unlike the other kid who was so dramatic and wanted me to fill in the gap as his mother.Unfortunately for him, he lost his father and I had everything transferred to my name. I left him on the streets to rot and I haven't heard from him ever again. besides he was only a child so I know he'll get over his misery. poor Miguel.But later, the company began to go bankrupt and I had to do something, that's when I met Mr Myers. I realized that this was
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***Amber*The Weekend has been a really disturbing and stupid one as everybody was busy planning for the wedding. Dad stayed at home to make sure everything runs smoothly. he's really going all out to please this woman.Tasha also went out of her way to throw a glamorous party with my dad's money.She hired new maids to run all the errands in the house and did practically nothing but going through magazines to pick out a wedding dress.For someone who's getting married for the second time, she sure seems really excited.I refused to partake in anything concerning this wedding. in fact Chad is coming over to the house. we're going out for dinner and I asked him to pick me up from home so that he would meet the groom — My father..I got a text from Chad later saying that he was outside my door so I picked up my phone and keys and headed downstairs.I met him seated on the couch a
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST *** Weeks turned into months and I was still stuck with Chad. I haven't spoken to Dad at all and the mysterious stranger hasn't shown himself yet. I really miss Dad but I'm just too stubborn to admit it. Chad on the other hand has been acting a bit strange ever since I agreed to get married to him though we haven't fixed the date yet. He keeps late night and comes back in the morning and most times for days, when I try to talk to him about it, he shoves me off saying that he's been busy. And anytime he's home, he's always on the phone talking to someone that only the heaven knows. And when I confront him, he ends up saying that I'm too controlling and not understanding. I made up my mind not to stalk him or anything but what if he's cheating on me? what if there's someone else that he's seeing. the thought of Chad cheating on me will completely ruin me. he's the first guy that I've ever loved and I t
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST***I woke up feeling tired, and my head was aching badly.My mind instantly played back to what happened yesterday and the tears suddenly welled up in my eyes.I stood up and walked to the full length mirror while I stared at my reflection.What was I thinking when I said yes to him? he's cheating on me, not just with any random person but my step sister and he's been lying to me about it to.I broke down in tears.Daddy was right, I should never have trusted him. he was nothing but a cheat and a liar.I instantly slumped to the floor as I clasped my legs together allowing the tears to fall freely.He was just using me and I completely fell for it.what was I thinking?who told me that I was beautiful and that I could compete with other girls.who told me that I was beautiful and that there's someone out there who would love me for me?Why did I ever think t
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST . *** I woke up to the sound of indistinct chattering. What's that smell? I feel like I'm about to throw up. I slowly opened my eyes but blinked severally to adjust the rays of sun passing through them. It took me a minute or two to realize that I was in a hospital. my head was throbbing badly. it felt like someone was pulling a saw through it. "Doctor she's awake" The nursed hollered at the doctor who walked up to my bed. He picked up his stethoscope and touched some of my body parts then scribbled something on the paper and handed it to the nurse. "well Amber it's a miracle you're awake. The impact of the accident did a major damage to your system that I wasn't sure if you were gonna come back alive" He said in the most quiet voice he could muster. That's when it all came rushing back to me. I remembered that night, dad and I were in his car when suddenly he slumped