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THE SET UP

Penulis: Caroluchy
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-02 16:17:12

Abigail and her friend, Lana, sat on the plush sofa in the living room, laughing as they chatted.

"Girl, it's funny, but fan pages are annoying," Lana complained as she continued scrolling through her phone.

"I don't know. I like some of my fan pages," Abigail shrugged.

"Oh, not until someone gets scammed by one of those fake profiles claiming to be Abigail Hathaway," Lana pointed out.

"Well, I can live with that. The real issue is the blogs and their bullshit. I found one talking about my ass expecting a baby with a secret lover-who is a married man."

Lana burst into loud laughter.

"Sorry, so sorry, but why a married man, though?"

Abigail shook her head.

"I mean, I may fantasize about older men, but come on!"

Lana laughed again.

"Well, that's an annoying one. I saw this on the Channel official page last week. Have you checked it out?"

"It's nice, but my father will kill me if I don't stick to F&F unless it's business," Abigail rolled her eyes.

"You have a tough old man," Lana replied
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  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   WHO IS SHE?

    Lana, a stunning and popular model with a flawless complexion and long, dark hair, was dressed in a sexy, figure-hugging jumpsuit that highlighted her curves in all the right places.His brows furrowed as he realized what Abigail was trying to do, even though she knew he had someone-well, not anymore, but still... she wasn't aware of that.Lana took the chance and stood up gracefully, offering him a warm smile as she approached."Hi, Bruno," she said, her voice silky smooth. "It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Lana Queens."She stretched out her hand for a handshake.Abigail prayed silently that he wouldn't ignore her.But Bruno wasn't in the mood for pleasantries. His frustration was written all over his face, and before he could stop himself, he snapped, his voice harsh and cold."I don't have time for this," he growled, barely looking at her as he brushed past and headed toward the stairs.Lana froze, shocked by the sharpness of his words. She had never heard him sound so harsh. Fo

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  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   IT'S OVER

    Jessie was sitting on the couch, focused on her novel app,when Beauty walked into the house, her eyes swollen from crying.She definitely cried all the way home, Jessie thought.Then she sighed. "I told you going to work wouldn't help. What happened?" Jessie asked gently, rising from the couch and walking over. "You look... devastated. Talk to me. Did you get to talk with Bruno?"Beauty shook her head, her lips trembling as she tried to hold back the flood of tears. She couldn't even form the words. Jessie took her hand and led her to the couch.Beauty let her bag slip from her hand."Beauty talk to me please... what happened?" Jessie asked again.But instead of answering, Beauty broke down. Tears spilled from her eyes, and her body shook with sobs she could no longer contain. She buried her face in her hands.Jessie quickly sat beside her, wrapping an arm around her. "Shh, it's okay, honey, it's okay," she whispered, rubbing her friend's back in comfort.It took a few minutes for

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  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   TAKE A CHANCE

    Beauty wiped her eyes again, though the tears continued to fall. "You don't understand, Jessie... I didn't give him the chance to explain. And when he did... I said terrible things. I... I'm afraid he's done for good." Her voice cracked.Jessie sighed deeply, then knelt in front of Beauty, taking both her hands. "Listen to me, honey. People do make mistakes, and when i say people I meant everyone, literally. If you really want to make things right with Bruno, you have to try. Don't let this one mistake stop you from fixing what you both had. You're human; you have a past. It's understandable why you doubted him. He should understand if he truly cares. I'll talk to him, too."The doorbell rang, interrupting them. Jessie and Beauty exchanged a glance.Beauty quickly wiped the remaining tears from her cheeks, trying to compose herself before the unknown visitor get to see her in such a state."Beauty! I'm home!" her mother called from the doorway."Mom?" Beauty gasped, rushing upstairs

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  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   SILENT REJECTION

    Beauty sat on the edge of her bed, her phone trembling in her hands. Jessie sat beside her, watching her friend."I don't think he would want to hear my voice, Jessie. Maybe I'll do it later.""When it's too late?" Jessie asked gently. "You have to tell him, Beauty. You can't just cry. At least try. If he ignores you, then... you know you tried, at least."Beauty took a deep breath, her chest tight with a mix of fear and anxiety."Just take a deep breath, in and out. You're good to go," Jessie said.Beauty nodded and did as she said. Afterward, with trembling fingers, she unlocked her phone and pulled up Bruno's contact.She stared at his name for what felt like an eternity, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel the lump in her throat, her anxiety rising.However, she knew she couldn't wait any longer. Like Jessie said, if she let more time pass, she might lose him forever.Finally, she tapped the call button.One ring. Two rings. Three rings."Come on, Bruno, pick up," she

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-02
  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   A FINE SUITOR

    "I know I said some awful things to you. I doubted you, and I pushed you away when you were only trying to be there for me. And I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry."She swallowed hard, her throat tightening as tears rolled down her cheeks."I judged you wrongly, Bruno. I let my insecurities and fears get in the way, and I didn't give you a chance to explain. I should've trusted you. I should've listened. You were the only one who never treated me like trash, yet I doubted you. I'm sorry... I'm so sorry."She covered her mouth, trying to keep going, but her voice was drowned in emotion.Bruno said nothing. She knew he could hear her. She had to say everything anyway; she couldn't stop now."I was so scared, Bruno. I've been hurt before, and I thought you were like them. I thought you were just another guy who would hurt me. But I was wrong. And now I've ruined everything. I love you, Bruno... I do... I know you can hear me. I love you so, so much... I love you."She sobbed, waiting, hoping fo

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-02
  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   DECLARATION

    "Beauty, darling," her mother said, clasping her hands together in delight. "This young man asked to see you."Beauty's heart raced faster; she could feel her pulse in her ears. She had asked back then, and he had confirmed the gifts were from him.Maybe it was just a coincidence, she convinced herself as her stomach knotted uncomfortably.Eric, still smiling warmly, stepped forward, holding the flowers out toward Beauty."Hey," he said softly, his eyes locking with hers."Hey," Beauty replied dryly."I thought it was about time I stopped hiding behind the gifts. I've been wanting to tell you for a while, but... I wasn't sure how. I didn't want to make things awkward at work, you know? But I just couldn't keep it a secret any longer."Beauty's eyes darted between the bouquet and Eric's face. Her mind flashed back to what she had heard from the beauticians concerning the confrontation between him and Bruno.Suddenly, anger welled up inside her.Beauty wasn't happy to see Eric at all. T

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-03
  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   MISSION DONE AND DUSTED

    Eric gulped hard."I... I called Bruno before coming here, just to check, you know? To make sure it was okay for me to... to make a move."Beauty stared at him, dumbfounded. She felt a deep pang in her heart at that statement."Bruno wouldn't dare..." Jessie thought sadly."When?" Beauty finally found her voice."Earlier this evening," Eric answered, his voice now a little shaky under her intense glare.Beauty swallowed hard, feeling tight with shame, sadness, and disbelief. She blinked back her tears.How could Bruno move on so easily? Was she really that forgettable to him?Regaining her composure, she asked sharply, "And what, you thought it was okay to try your luck on the same day I broke up with Bruno?"Eric was fumbling now, realizing how ridiculous it sounded."I didn't know you two broke up today," he said defensively, holding his hands up as if surrendering. "I swear I didn't know. I've been sending you those gifts for months, Beauty. I didn't mean to cause trouble. I just t

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-05-03
  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   THIRD WHEEL

    "How'd it go?" Bruno asked.Eric sighed."Honestly, it didn't go well at all," he replied. "Beauty was devastated when I told her you gave me a pass to ask her out. I've never seen her look that hurt before." He paused, collecting his thoughts. "I don't understand why you made me do this anyway. Why put her through all that?"Bruno was silent for a while before replying slowly."I didn't want her to feel like no one wanted her. I thought... maybe it could help her, make her realize she has other options if I'm gone."Eric leaned back in his seat, shaking his head."I don't know, man. This... it feels wrong. I don't think it'll make her feel any better," he replied. "Yeah, I do like her, I guess, but... not like that. Not enough to defend her like you did at the salon. Besides..."He hesitated, unsure how Bruno would take his advice."If you really care, why not talk things out? I don't know why you broke up with her in the first place, but in this situation, I think she needs suppor

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  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   A WILD BUNNY

    Mr. and Mrs. Hills were cooking together in the kitchen, talking about their daughter, Beauty, and her boyfriend, Bruno. But their conversation was interrupted by the doorbell ringing.Mr. Hills stood up quickly and volunteered to get the door.The door rang again."Hold on!"He shouted and walked to the door. He thought it was Beauty or maybe her friend Jessie, who had come to check on her, just like Eric.But when Mr. Hills opened the door, he froze on the spot.Standing there was a young woman who looked exactly like his daughter, Beauty. She had the same pale skin, the same eyes, and the same long, shiny hair.She looked just like Beauty, except she was thinner. Where Beauty was soft, rounded in places with a natural, effortless beauty, this young lady was slimmer, her features sharper but still very identical.It was like looking at a mirror image of Beauty.She also seemed more into fashion and glamorous accessories and could pass for a supermodel, Mr. Hills thought.He blinked,

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   SPICE IT UP

    "Baby."Beauty's heart skipped a beat at the sound of Bruno's voice, pulling her from the whirlwind of thoughts that had consumed her. She blinked and found him standing outside the car, his strong hand extended toward her. For a moment, she just stared at him, her cheeks warming. How long had she been sitting there, lost in her head? She hadn't even noticed him get out of the car.Her lips parted, and a small awkward smile spread across her face. She placed her hand in his, and he gently helped her out of the car."Thank you," Beauty whispered, her voice trembling slightly.As she stepped down, her eyes went to the towering Hathaway mansion in front of her, a breathtaking display of luxury and grandeur. Bruno held her hand as they walked into the house. Beauty's heart was racing with anticipation and nerves. She was going to meet the Hathaway family, and she would be introduced as Bruno's girlfriend!"Something's not right..." Bruno murmured to himself.Just then, the butler approa

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   WHAT WILL HE SAY?

    Beauty stood in her room, her heart racing with excitement as she applied a light coat of lip gloss. She reached for the body spray, misting it over her shoulders and collarbone before slipping into her wine-colored lingerie. The silk fabric hugged her curves, accentuating her figure. She pulled a satin robe over it, the soft material brushing against her skin as she tied it loosely at her waist.Taking a deep breath, she moved toward the door, her footsteps light and quiet. But as she reached for the doorknob, pulled the door open only to see her mother in front of her door... about to knock.Her stomach dropped."Mo... Mom!" she gasped, her voice trembling.Mrs. Hills stood in the dimly lit hallway, her eyes puffy with sleep yet sharp with curiosity."What... are you doing here, you scared me!"Mrs. Hills crossed her arms, her gaze traveling from Beauty's flushed face to her barely tied robe."Where are you going? It's 1 a.m.""To... to the guest room. I was going to... check on Bru

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   CAN'T SLEEP

    Just then, Mr. Hills walked into the kitchen, looking bewildered."Son, what in the world... What happened."Eric, standing off to the side, tried to hide a grin, but the corners of his mouth were twitching."Well, this is... awkward.""Stay out of this," Mr. Hills told Eric with a coldness that surprised even Beauty."I'll be in the living room," Eric said awkwardly and walked away from the kitchen.As Beauty and Mr. Hills stood there, assessing the damage with their eyes. Bruno stood awkwardly, still holding the blackened tray with the burnt wings. He looked as if he might collapse from the embarrassment.But to his surprise, Mr. Hills, with a soft chuckle, clapped him on the back, making Bruno's heart jump slightly."Okay, so it's not a total disaster," he said, his voice light with a touch of humor, trying to ease the tension. "You've got some good ones left here."He grabbed a few of the less-burnt wings off the tray."These will do just fine. Don't worry about it, son. You trie

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   EXTRA CRIMPSY

    Bruno turned to her with a helpless expression on his face."I've got this. I just... need to decide what to make," he stuttered.Beauty bit her lip to keep from laughing."You don't have to do this, you know...""I've made up my mind. I will impress your dad with my skills."Beauty rolled her eyes."There are two Rolls Royces outside, Babe... They're already impressed. You're setting the bar too high. What would I do to impress your parents?"Bruno said nothing, focused on the food.Seeing his determination, Beauty sighed and walked over to the fridge, pulling out a pack of chicken wings and some basic seasonings."Here, start with these. Wings are a safe bet. I'll set everything out for you."Bruno nodded."Thanks," he muttered.Beauty laid the ingredients on the counter, tied a kitchen apron around him, and smiled proudly."How do I look?"Bruno asked posing."A chef's kiss," she said, demonstrating with a gesture then she took a picture of him.They both laughed."Here." Beauty h

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   NEED SOME HELP?

    Bruno scoffed, shaking his head."I don't like him. And I'm not gay."Beauty blinked."Is he gay?""Who knows?"Bruno shrugged. Beauty rolled her eyes."What does being gay have to do with this? You don't have to like him like that. I mean, get along with him as a normal person.Maybe even be friends."Bruno frowned."I don't want friends, Beauty. You know that. I'm not the type to...hang out with random people. I'm an introvert, remember?""I know, my love. But you need a friend. And Eric... you can't just glare at him the whole time. My parents are watching. Please, just try. Not as close friends, but... try to be friendly and get along with him."Bruno exhaled sharply, rubbing the back of his neck. He met her gaze and saw the pleading in her eyes. Finally, he relented with a grumble. "Fine. I'll try. But if flirts with you, jokeor not ..then I will..""He won't dare".Beauty assured him with a smile.Bruno rolled his tongue and nodded, then pulled her for a kiss."Come on, let's

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   FIGURED

    OutsideAs soon as they were out of earshot, Bruno grabbed Eric roughly by the arm, pulling him a few steps away from the door. His jaw was set, and his eyes burned with barely contained anger."What's your deal, huh? What the hell are you doing here? Did you get paid to ruin my day with Beauty? Or is this just some pathetic attempt to get her attention? I warned you before ...she is mine...what games are you playing?"Eric raised his hands in surrender."Relax, man. I'm not here to steal your girl. I just wanted to welcome her. Thought it'd be a nice gesture."Bruno's eyes narrowed in irritation."A nice gesture? Showing up uninvited, with flowers, to my girlfriend's parents' house while I'm here? That's not a gesture,you are intentionally trying to get on my nerves,today is supposed to be an important day for us...you have no place here".Eric smirked, crossing his arms." Look, I didn't know you'd be here. I came for Beauty, not you. What's your problem? Feeling a little overprotec

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   NO,THANKS

    Mrs. Hills glanced at the living room. Beauty's expression said it all."I'm sorry... but I don't think Beauty will want to...""Pardon me, Mrs. Hills, but I'm well aware of her relationship with Bruno Hathaway. We're just friends."Mrs. Hills' eyes widened in surprise."Oh, I see. Well, come on in, dear."Eric stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Beauty."Beauty! It's good to see you," he said, then glanced at Bruno.Seeing the jealous expression on Bruno's face, Eric smirked to himself.Beauty stared at him, dumbfounded, her mouth slightly open."Eric? What... why are you here?" she muttered."Who is this?" Mr. Hills asked, but before Beauty could reply, Eric interjected."Hey, is that the new Barcelona jersey?" Eric said, referring to the polo Mr. Hills wore.Mr. Hills perked up, his smile widening."Sure is. I'm a big fan of the team."Eric grinned and gestured to himself."Same here! Been following them since I was a kid."Mr. Hills chuckled, clearly im

  • CEO PLUS SIZE CRUSH   LOVE TRIANGLE?

    As Mr. and Mrs. Hills guided Beauty and Bruno to the dining table, Mrs. Hills beamed uncontrollably."I made this especially for you two. Please, take a seat," she said warmly.Once they were all seated, Mrs. Hills placed a hand delicately on the edge of the table, tilting her head as if piecing together a puzzle."Forgive me, dear," she began, her voice gentle but curious, "but you look so familiar. I feel like I've seen you before, but I can't quite place it."She addressed Bruno, who gave her a nervous smile. Beauty glanced from Bruno to her parents, thinking fast.Mr. Hills nodded, leaning forward slightly."Same here. Have we met before, son?"Bruno managed a polite smile, but before he could respond, Beauty cleared her throat, her cheeks tinged with a slight blush."Actually, Mom, Dad, you probably recognize him because...that must be because he brought me home with his car sometime ago, he's Bruno Hathaway. He's my boss's son."The room fell silent for a moment.Mrs. Hills' eye

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