LOGINThe day before the start of a new semester, Gianna Sutton, my online girlfriend, tells me she lost me to her best friend in a dice game. I haven't even figured out what's going on when she suddenly adds me to the group chat with more than a hundred people. I notice the newly made announcement pinned to the top. "Congratulations to Natalia, our campus belle, for winning herself a 220-pound boyfriend!" Just then, someone posts a photo of me from high school. I am wearing an oversized uniform in the photo, my stomach pushing against the desk before me. I am so overweight that my eyes are barely visible. Those in the group chat immediately go wild. "That thing can't be human! It's clearly a pig in disguise!" "I actually feel kind of bad for Natalia. I mean, imagine having to complete couple tasks with a pig like him." "It's a total mismatch between a total knockout and an absolute beast!" It doesn't take long before someone sets up a betting pool over whether I'll show up tomorrow night. Gianna drops 4,500 dollars, betting that I won't show up. "I hope you won't blame me for this, Natalia. You're the one who rolled a six and won him in the game." Natalia Dafforn, the campus belle, remains completely silent. Cameron Gunter, the acknowledged scion in the freshman group chat, suddenly tags me. "You're definitely showing up tomorrow, right, Zachary?" I look at the messages piling up in the group chat and smile. I have already lost 145 pounds—from 275 to 130—just to meet Gianna in real life, something no one is aware of. In the past two months alone, I have been asked for my contact info more times than in my past 18 years combined. I quietly throw down 450 dollars, betting that I'll show up on time. Then, surrounded by everyone egging me on, I simply send one message. "A bet is a bet."
View MoreMy phone buzzed. Samantha has texted me, worrying about where I had been. Well, I wasn't really quite sure myself. I observed a little bit, examining my surroundings when my eyes fell onto guy laying beside me naked. It was a matter of time before the pieces came together.
Yeah! I was at the club, having very much fun and searching for my next pleasure toy for the night. This handsomeness before my eyes confirmed that I had succeeded in fulfilling last night's task.
Without making a sound, I collected my clothes from the ground and got the hell out of the bedroom. Making my way to the living room of this stranger which I had completely forgot his name. Judging by the looks of this apartment, he must be wealthy or at least be the son of a rich dad. I didn't care to find out at the time.
Fully dressed in my black elegant off shoulder dress, I was ready to do the walk of shame and take all the critical glares that old people would give me. It is not my fault spiders have been living in there. Sex is something absolutely fucking perfect. It consists of pleasure, exercise and a way of doing therapy as you take your anger or frustration out.
Once I got out, I gasped in cold. The light breeze touching my skin causing me to shiver. Finding my car was easy due to the fact that no one seems to have the exclusive customised new Lamborghini. Black matte color with some sparkling effects on the doors. I was in love with this car. Adjusting my Louboutins for the last time, I threw myself in the front-seat.
Before starting I took a quick look to myself un the mirror. I was presentable, could have been better but whatever. I started the engine, a rush of adrenaline went through my body as I heard the car growling. With that I was ready to take off.
It was almost seven so I had more or less one hour before I had to get to the office. Driving through the vivacious roads of New York, memories of last night's steamy events awakened. The feeling of this guy lips on my skin and his dick in my pussy, well it was something I definitely wanted to feel again. It was an adequate night. He was good, knew what he was doing even though there is always space for improvement. He made me cum once which is something surprising for a guy to care about when it comes to sex. An 7/10 would be a logical grade of my experience with him.
My thoughts were disturbed by a honk of a car behind me. That dickhead, can't he see the light is still red? What does he want me to do, speed up the time? One more honk was heard when I pulled my window down and gave him my middle finger before taking off. Men just have to be impatient assholes. And they say they are better at driving. Maybe because they all ignore the red lights.
Reaching for my purse, I was in search of my phone. Having it to my hand, I dialed Lisa's number just to reassure her that I was alive and breathing, only to be send to voicemail. I left her a voicemail explaining her what happened last night and told her to call me later.
Eventually I arrived to the office. My law firm which I have worked my ass off to create. Sleepless nights burying my head into contracts, trying to find loopholes to lower the price and I finally made it as you can see. Adjusting some lipstick and fixing my hair, the doorman approached my car and opened the door for me. Stepping out I granted him a thankful look and entered the building.
My heels clutching on the marble floor. This noice made me feel powerful, that's why I always wore shoes with even the slightest of a heel and never flat. Getting on the elevator was hard for the rest of the employees given the fact that the skyscraper was hospitalising other companies too, but for me was just a pretentious smile and a flirtatious glare. Especially now with the reputation I was holding people would gladly step out of the elevator themselves and offer me their place.
The ding noice brought me back to reality as I had been gazing iff the whole time. Our company, the headquarters were on 40th flour of the skyscraper. I had demanded that they will be on the highest floor no matter what. The headquarters were a summing up of my office, the COO and the offices of the senior partners and some board council members. It also had five conference rooms, a library and a terrace with a cafe in the back. All of it resulting in a 15$ million dollar check when the constructions finished. What can I say, I don't go for cheap.
"Good morning Mrs. Allesandro" Frederick, my second assistant in command after Samantha said while slipping my coffee into my hands. "For today, you have three appointments. First, Mr. Wilson from the pharmaceutical company Prizer we are consulting. Second, Mrs. Denver and Mr. Everson who are expecting your legal approval for their companies merge. And lastly, a certain Mr. Valentine who has booked a first- line meeting. "
"Are the contracts for the merge printed and on my desk?" I asked without letting him breath for not even a single second.
"Yes madame"
"What about the case of the data alteration at the Ministry of Security?"
"All fixed up waiting for you in there" He caught his breath pointing to my office.
"Good Morning Mrs. Alessadro" Samantha exclaimed. Something was different about her. Her hair turned from brunette to blonde. I must day I preferred her a blonde. It matched better with her green jade eyes.
"Blonde suits you better Samantha" With that I walked into my office. I could feel her satisfaction and relief as I had approved her look.
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After the two appointments I had, it was time for the third one. The mysterious infamous Mr. Valentine was about to enter my office in less than two minutes and I knew nothing about him except his criminal record which was to my surprise clean. No arrests, no law-breaking, not even some kind of drunk-driving ticket. I was no fool as his name was connected with shady rumours I chose to ignore, at least so I can be objective.
"Mrs. Alesandro, Mr. Valentine is here" Samantha knocked on my door, catching my attention.
"Escort him in" I demanded with a steep voice.
The man that was presented to me was by far the most handsome man I had ever seen in my life. His looks referred to those of a Greek God. His body was muscular, showing off under his suit. His face was angelic, his sharp jawline, his prefect-shaped nose, his dirty blonde sleeked back back and those eyes. Those navy eyes of his. I could easily get lost into them, anyone could.
Samantha left. He didn't say a word. He just stood there for a minute examining me. When his eyes met mine, a devilish smirk appeared on his face. I responded to that with a flirtatious glance before turning back to study his file further. Seeing that I took no notice to his presence nor was affected by it, he walked over to my desk and sat on one of the leather armchairs. His eyes never left my sight. Was he trying to read me? To manipulate me? To lure me?
"So, Mr. Valentine, what brings you to my office?" Breaking the silence, unburying my head from his file, I leaned back to my chair looking at him straight in the eyes.
"I need a lawyer" He replied. His voice was demanding leaving no room for disobeying or talking back.
"For what, if you don't mind me asking?" I asked politely, trying to break the ice.
"I am in need of a legal consultant for my businesses" That put me into thinking. What businesses was he taking about, I needed to find out more.
"Well, I'm not sure I am what you're looking for. This businesses of yours as I see in your file are in the field of leisure and entertainment. It's not my expertise, perhaps I should provide you with another-" Before I could finish my sentence he interrupted me.
"You, Miss Alessadro, are exactly what I'm looking for" He said deep starring into my eyes.
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I couldn't sleep a wink that night. I tossed and turned in bed, unable to stop thinking about everything Natalia had said. I honestly had no recollection of it, but she'd held onto that memory for a whole decade.It was then that my phone screen suddenly lit up. Natalia had sent me a message. "Have you reached home?""Yeah.""Remember to put some ointment on your wrist."I stared at the screen, hesitated for a second, and finally voiced the question that had been bugging me. "Did you figure out who I was a long time ago?"Natalia remained idle for quite some time before replying, "Yes.""You can actually recognize me from my high school photo?"Natalia replied without missing a beat. "I knew it was you right away since you really haven't changed all that much."I glanced down at the photo posted in the group chat, where I was so chubby that my eyes were squeezed into slits. I couldn't help but wonder how I still looked the same. I was pretty sure Natalia was looking at me throu
Gianna's expression completely soured the moment Natalia finished speaking. "You're actually taking this whole game thing seriously, Natalia? Zachary and I have been together for 11 months, so keep your nose out of our business!"Natalia looked at her and said coldly, "You've been together for 11 months, yet you still put him up as a wager."Gianna was completely rendered speechless.Those around didn't dare to speak up, though the way everyone was staring at her spoke volumes.Gianna gritted her teeth and turned to me. "I know I was out of line tonight, but I have no intention of breaking up with you. I was just playing a game with the other women in the group. Do you really have to take it this far, Zachary?"I rubbed my wrist where her grip had left a red mark and suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion. Gianna still didn't think she had done anything wrong even at this point. She just figured I was throwing a tantrum. If I were still that 275-pound guy in that photo, she wouldn't
Those in the private room went wild the moment I said that and instantly started a ten-second countdown, their voices practically loud enough to tear the roof off.Natalia obviously didn't expect me to scoop her up out of nowhere, so she instinctively tightened her hold around my neck.I suddenly caught the faint scent of gardenias on her again as her long hair brushed against my arm. She was so light that she barely felt like anything in my arms. I merely thought that ten seconds was nothing for me—even if I held her for another ten minutes, I wouldn't even break a sweat. The buzz-cut guy walked over with his phone held up. "Look over here, Zachary! We definitely have to capture this moment!"I angled my body to block his phone. "Put your phone away."The buzz-cut guy backed off a little, still wearing a teasing grin. "Got it! I know we can't just go around taking photos of your girlfriend!"That single "girlfriend" comment sent another wave of laughter through the room.I not
Those present in the private room turned to look at Natalia. They had been so hyped up while designing those couple tasks earlier. They were picturing Natalia feeding cake to a 275-pound guy, posing hand in hand for photos, and getting swept up in a bridal carry.They thought that it would be absurd no matter how one looked at it; after all, given how big I was in the high school photo, I probably couldn't even bend down properly, much less pick Natalia up.Yet, right now, not a single person could bring themselves to laugh.There were even some people who ended up muttering under their breath. "Natalia didn't lose at all. She practically hit the jackpot.""If I'd known that Zachary looked like this, I would've taken Natalia's place and rolled the dice.""You can keep dreaming. What makes you think he'd even look at you?"Gianna's expression completely fell as she overheard the chatter around her.Cameron spoke up right away. "It was all just a joke anyway, so there's no point i


















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