“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I quickly denied. “And if it was us, so what?” Vance raised his right brow. I frowned at him, and I slightly nudged his waist.“So what?” Beatriz scoffed. “Do you think it’s normal for step-siblings to hang out in the fitting room?”“As I said, I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I gulped.“You said it yourself, Beatriz. Sara and dad are still not married, so technically, we’re not step-siblings.”“Yeah, but that won’t change the fact that you guys are soon-to-be step-siblings.”“I’m outta here,” I shook my head and walked past Beatriz.“Woah, too guilty?”I stopped and faced him again with my chin held high. “Guilty of what?” She rolled her eyes with a smirk on her face. “You may think that you’re gonna get away with this, but you’re not, Sofia.” She moved closer as she placed her lips right beside my ear. “Trust me. I know Vance more than you do.”“Cut that bullshit, Beatriz.” Vance’s face turned cold again.I faked a smile and nodde
"If you wanna lose your virginity, this is the right time, Sofia!" My friends kept on laughing at me as we get ourselves drunk in this alcohol intoxicating bar. I rolled my eyes at them before I stood and walked around. Everything was starting to get blurry; I could still manage though. With my spinning stiletto, I looked around to find a man.How dare my colleagues to tease me like that? I mean what's so big deal about being a virgin?!I scoffed before I bumped my back onto someone. I turned to face an old man, I guessed he was in his thirties or something, dancing along with the music. "New here, baby girl?" I almost vomit at his question. The hell, it cringed me to the bones. I walked away from him. I gasped with my head, spinning around. I lifted myself onto one of the stools. Fuck! This was so fuck up! I didn't know a twenty-three-year-old virgin would be so big of a deal at this time. Like seriously? And why was I even putting pressure on myself to find a decent, gorgeous ma
I started wandering around again, looking for the man who made me forget my name for one freaking night. I pouted when I didn't see him. There was no any sign of the gentleman who caused the soreness in between my legs. I gasped before I walked back to the living room."Sofia!" I stopped when finally, I heard mom's voice. Okay, I was just in the right house, my future house to be exactly as my mom was so persistent in pushing me to live with her and her boyfriend.I spun around until my eyes landed on my blonde, beautiful mom. Her charcoal eyes smiled at me as she grabbed my hand and pulled me with her."Mom!" I tried to stop her but she kept on pulling me. I was taller than her and way more voluptuous. I guessed I was stronger so I made my body heavy until I was able to pull my hands away from her."Mom, I just came here for you. I don't wanna do anything---""Oh come on! You have to meet him, Sofia." She brushed my curled red hair. "I'm sure you're gonna like him and he'll be your
I walked out of the party the moment I got the chance to. Goodness! It was so awkward inside that house. I hopped in my car and drove away. I puffed a breath as I ran a hand through my hair. Now I was hella sure I would never want to live in that mansion.And so the next day, I had the time to talk with my mom alone. I asked her to allow me to live in my own apartment. It had been a long conversation and we almost ended up arguing horribly but thank God, my mom finally let me have my own apartment. Although she asked for conditions and one of that was, I should stay in Franklin's house with her for at least three days every week. She even asked me to stay in that mansion every day like I was just having a vacation with her. Goodness! I didn't wanna agree but to please my mom, I just said yes. I just wished that Vance wasn't living in that mansion or if he was, I swear to God, I was going to do my best to avoid him."Sofia, our boss wants to talk to you," Kyle approached me. He was my
I swallowed deeply as my throat couldn't be drier. Vance's baritone voice was hot as fuck. This was totally a disaster, I mean how could I even think of Vance as a brother after what happened to us?!"Hi." I faked a smile. "Vance." The side of his lips rose. I was stunned and didn't know what to say. Mom cleared her throat so I looked at her. She opened her mouth and formed the words 'act normal' to me.I sighed and nodded, whatever. "Alright, let's eat!" Franklin declared and I stuck my tongue inside my cheek, stopping myself from chuckling. Oh God, this dinner was the most awkward dinner I had ever encountered."How's work, Sofia?" Franklin, I meant my stepdad asked while we were eating. "Your mom said you're an architect. That's a great job."I chuckled but it sounded sarcastic. "Great job."Mom tapped my thigh under the table. I pursed my lips while still stopping myself from glancing at Vance. I could feel his deep stares at me for Christ's sake."What Sofia mean is, yes, it's
He slowly caressed his fingers on my cheek, I stiffened, feeling the warmth of his skin on mine. I blinked multiple times before I was able to slap his hand away from my face. "Do you seriously want them to get us caught?" "What's the big deal?" He chuckled. "It's not like we are siblings by blood." "Still---" I gasped. "What happened between us was just one night. It will never happen again." "Are you sure?" He put his hands on his pockets, looking so chill. "Yes, I am. So don't bother convincing me to come on your boring trip, cause I will not. I have so many more important things to do than pretending I am part of a one big happy family." I turned my back on him and started walking away. "You will change your mind. I am certain of that," he said before I heard his footsteps following me back to the dining room. When we reached the table, mom, Franklin, and Hans were just quietly eating dessert. I sat on my chair, extremely wanting to go home now. I tried, but mom pleased me
I swallowed deeply. Could I keep a fucking secret?! I squeezed my eyes closed and ended up asking myself, could I? Oh God, I was so tempted. I mean that night with him was so ecstatic. It was as if I reached heaven a couple of times in just one night. It was addictive and I wanted to feel it over and over again, only if I could.My body, mind, and, brain were fighting inside me and before I could even realise it, my mouth won as it spoke, "Are you sure no one will know?" I wanted to slap myself or smack my head on the wall. What the fuck did I just ask? "No one." He sounded smirking. "I swear. It will be our dirty little secret."I gulped as my body was electrified. "Okay," I breathed out."Okay? As in, you agree with me?""Yes." I was still out of breath. What the fuck was I doing? I was losing control over my mind."I knew it!" He sounded like he just jumped out of proudness. "I knew you'd say yes.""Don't be too boastful, I might change my mind." I tightened my grip on the phone
"You take care, huh!" Kyle had been reminding me to text him or update him about whatsoever while I was rushing to finish packing all my things. Yeah, I should have done this yesterday but what could I say? My laziness outsmarted me."Hey, you forgot these." I stopped combing my hair and looked at what he was handing me. "Oh, vitamins. God, how could I forget?" I grabbed it from his hand and put it in my tote bag. "Thank you, Kyle!" I tapped his cheek. "You're a saviour."He smiled and bowed his head while I went back in front of my whole body mirror and combed my hair again."What are you still doing here, by the way?" I asked as I sprayed my favourite vanilla scent on my body. "You should be on the way to work now!" "Yes, I'm just waiting for you." He shrugged."Why?" I crossed my arms over my shoulder.He stares at me longer without uttering a word which sent a little weirdness to my nerve. He cleared his throat before he finally looked away and scratched his head."I just want t