10. Meddling Parents

Valarie's Pov

Note to myself: alcohol doesn't mix well with anger ”

I winced my head feeling heavy and my limbs too numb to feel, I opened my eyes adjusting to my surroundings" everything was blurry...“no vivid I had no memory of last night whatsoever ” the last thing I remember is people congratulating me after I came first place to the business of the year award"

I also remember finding myself sitting next to that jerk again" let's just say we ended up exchanging words that weren't so pleasent.." I also remember drinking anything I could get my hands on because of anger" and after that I don't remember anything that happened afterwards that's because I was too drunk

But it doesn't matter anyway" it's not like I'll die if I don't remember what happened afterwards" but if there's one thing I'm sure of is that I got drunk because of that jerk" yeah if it weren't for him getting on my nerves I wouldn't have drank too much last night ”

The man was a nuisance he had a comeback for everything" the mere presence of him made me want to scream at the top of my lungs in frustration" I hated him'

I hated the way he smiled, spoke, breathed and looked at me" I hated that I ran out of words when he looked at me with those intimidating blue eyes of his"

If it were some other person in his place I would have shut them up with a single death stare but that didn't seem to affect him at all" I was used to having people at the palm of my hand" but him he was a different story

It's like he's hell bent on making my life a living hell" I know it sounds silly because I have just met the man" but it's true... at least that's how I feel"

I just hope we never cross paths again" I hate him..

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As usual I woke up and did my usual morning routine but somehow this morning felt strange for instance my mother didn't come to wake me up like she usually does" not that I wanted her to' but it's strange because the woman never skips a day

Even if she's sick she'll stubbornly drag herself to my bedroom to make sure I wake up" but today nothing" something is definitely not right

Shit** I cussed looking at the time on my phone"

Isa ask the driver to prepare the car we are heading to the company I said as the elevator opened downstairs"

Mom' dad good morning I greeted with a smile but they just looked at me strangely as if I had murdered someone

What's with the long faces did someone die I joked halting my wheelchair"

Sweetheart we need to talk it's about last night said my mom with a serious face"

Can't it wait until I come back from work I'm late and I have an important with the company's share holders"

No" I'm afraid it can't wait, it's about last night said my dad looking at me"

What about last night I asked starting to get worried because of the way the were looking at me"

Well Valarie last night you... started my mother but the words wouldn't leave her throat it was as if they were stuck

Well what did I do I asked waiting for her to speak as I kept checking the time on my watch

You..you.. she kept saying but the words wouldn't leave her mouth

I'm sorry mom I'm really late we'll talk about it when I get back I said rolling my wheelchair towards the door

Valarie" called my father sighing

I'll be back before you know it...I shouted leaving

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Do you think she remembers anything that happened last night asked Cynthia looking at her husband

No" I doubt it otherwise she wouldn't be so calm he said brushing her hand

Walter we need to do something you saw how alive she looked with that boy last night" it was clear as day light she liked him" and that's why we have to make sure they end up together she said her eyes shining with hope

Don't worry I'm already on it I have already talked to Winston about it and he likes the idea of them too" he said he will help

That's great but.. she said hesitantly

But what asked Walter looking at her

Don't you think we are going too far with the scandal, I mean she'll never forgive us if she finds out we are the ones who payed the journalist to leak the pictures she said looking at her husband worriedly

Cynthia" there's nothing to worry about she'll never find out" remember we are doing this for her own happiness you saw how human she was with that boy" for the first time in five years she was showing emotions aside from being cold" and that's why I believe that boy is the answer to our Valarie's happiness he said brushing her hand

You're right they need a little push to be together" I just hope everything works out she said.