MIRANDA'S POV
Maxwell finally agreed to my demands, but he insisted we were still going to be good buddies. I understood what he meant.We've been on and on for hours, making love as though our lives depend on it.“Uhh…!.” I moaned as I collapsed on the bed, trying to catch my breath.Maxwell came down from me, and he heaved a deep sigh of satisfaction. Well, I am the only lady who gives him just the way he wants it.“That was pretty rough!.” I said, still trying to catch my breath.“Huh? You want more of my baby monster!.” He teased and I laughed.“Fuck you!” I said as I got off the bed, while he chuckled.I walked straight to the bathroom and took my bath.People would consider me to be a slut, but I'm not concerned about such shitty gossip about me, since they can't say it to my face.My dignity left me the day my uncle raped me. After that day, it was not worth keeping.I got out of the bathroom after wrapping myself up in a towel.“Are you leaving already!.” Maxwell asked, walking close to me.“Yeah, I need to go home, so I can get ready for the interview,” I replied while putting on my clothes, rushing.“You mind if I drop you off,” He offered, and I sighed. It's time he understands business comes first before pleasure.“No, thanks, I came with my car, I'll just drive myself home,” I replied.“It's quite late!.” He said.“It's just past 7 pm, I'll be fine,” I assured him, as I put on my jacket.“Goodbye,” I said and walked out, even when I knew he was trying to kiss me.I got to the garage where I parked my car and got in. I started the car and zoomed off.My phone immediately rang and I picked it up.“Seriously bitch!” Christabel's voice barked from the other end of the phone.“What's up!.” I said calmly, not wanting to stress myself out.“Where the fuck have you been?” She asked angrily.“Getting my pussy busy,” I chuckled.“We've got a party tonight,” She stated m“Whose party,” I asked, quite interested.“A friend of mine, you don't need to know everyone, just get your sassy ass here, so we can get ready,” She said.“I'll be there in an hour,” I said.“An hour? Where are you going?” She questioned.“Okay, fine, I'll be there in ten minutes!.” I said and hung up.Christabel could be dramatic as hell every so often.After about a fifteen-minute ride, I arrived at her place. I parked my car in the garage and got down, then I walked to her apartment.I knocked on the door, and Christabel immediately opened the door. More like she was expecting me.“Get in!.” She said.“So why are you taking me to this particular party?” I asked as I walked in because it was quite unusual for her.“It's a club, now get dressed!” She said and threw a mini black gown at me.She certainly knows my best color, black.[Thirty minutes later]We were set to go after putting on just some light make – up.Christabel insisted I use my car, which I agreed to.In the time, I zoomed off while taking directions from Christabel.We arrived at the clubhouse which was filled up with people walking up and down and mostly half-naked girls.I could hear the loud sound of music coming from there.“Don't get lost!” Christabel said as she walked off with a man. I knew this was her plan, she wanted to get me laid, perhaps herself laid.I decided not to make a fuss about it, since she didn't know I had a mission to accomplish tomorrow, had it she knew, she wouldn't have wasted my time.After about two hours, I left the clubhouse because I was feeling uneasy, I had this feeling that someone was watching my every move, something was giving me this icy feeling, which I had to look into.I've learned to be quite observant, meaning the feelings I got were real.NEXT MORNINGMy alarm clock woke me up due to its non-stop beeping. I quickly turned it off and stretched my body.I checked the time and it was already 7 o'clock.“Oh no,” I exclaimed as I got up from the bed and dashed into the bathroom, now without taking off my clothes, for a quick bath.My interview will start in an hour, and I didn't know if I'd get there in time.In less than 10 minutes, I was done bathing.I wrapped myself in a towel and proceeded to my closet.I dried my hair and creamed my body, then I put on a black gown that was a bit above my knee.The gown was a bit seductive, or should I say my curves made it seductive. It had diamond decorations on my upper part and a slight tear on the left side.Well, I had to look good, that's why signature looks.I parked my hair in a pony and applied light makeup on my face.I put on my earrings and applied some mascara to my eyelid.“Mm mm, pretty bitch…” I said to myself before wearing black heels and taking my purse with some files along with me.I walked out of my apartment down to the parking lot and entered my car. Then I zoomed off.I drove faster than I'd ever done in a long while, and in less than 30 minutes I was at the company.I was directed to park my car in the parking lot.Not only that, but I walked into the company, and I was led by a staff member to the place for the interview.It was the first floor, there was no doubt that Mr. Edwin's office was there.There were more than fifty applicants and if I were to take a number, maybe I'll be number fifty-five.We were asked to wait in the applicants' hall as our names were being called.A few hours later, I was pissed and angry, I'd been here for over an hour now, and it was like I was wasting my time.No, I shouldn't be getting such treatment from anyone, I refused to let it happen.I angrily stood up and walked over to the CEO'S office.The officers there had tried to stop me, but I was as stubborn as a hard rock and made my way to his office.I'm here to be his assistant, and I'll be getting just that. Fuck their so-called protocols..Edwin's POVBack in the day….Stepping on the throttle, we were already out of the mansion in no time and I was having a hard time digesting all that I heard. Silverstein made a move while my family stupidly accepted. They don't know what they're in for or maybe they know and are just blindly going for what they want rather than what they need.“So..” Aunt Sarah started, swallowing hard as she spoke. “There's another woman..?” she asked.“Hmm!” I nodded.There's nothing to hide anymore as they all are making a move already. Miranda, she could be in danger at any time and the only person to help me out with her safety now is my aunt. She's the last person I would want to keep Miranda away from.“Do they know about it yet..?” She asked again, finding it hard to believe. “Maxwell knows as well as Alex. Aside from them both, no one else from the family..” I explained, pressing further.“The Silverstein.. they must know about her to have come prepared with a marriage proposal. Holy!!” I
Miranda's POVI felt weak, drowned in my own sweat as I ran towards the hospital reception. The nurse there just kept looking at me and not understanding what I was saying at all because I was a mess. There was only one name on my lips, a single name that had me almost disabled from fear.“C.. Christabel..? Christabel!?” I kept saying, repeating the name and bawling my eyes out.“Who is it, Ms..?” The nurse asked but I can't explain, just how can I..? A very healthy person just typed enthusiastically to me, very much happy about modeling for an endorsement, now where's that healthy person? In the hospital..?“C.. Christabel..” I repeated, breathing harder in minutes that I could collapse any moment soon. My limbs feel weak, and my head..? Both mentally, physically and emotionally, I am drained.I swiped to unlock my phone seeing as repeating just a name wouldn't help. I went to my gallery where I swiped through different folders and pictures and finally, I got one that I was looking f
Edwin's POVWe both stepped out and frustratedly, aunt cursed In the air.“Those god-damned family of yours, scumbags..” She hissed irritatingly.I sighed too, exasperatedly as I turned back to the door. Was this how it has always been? Not to acknowledge one as a family yet.. “How are you..? Are you okay?” Aunt Sarah called from behind.“I am, aunt.” I answered curtly, turning towards her direction and smiling which she did too.“I know, I know..” She said, “You did well,”“Right!?” I uttered, releasing a frustrated sigh. “You're not really going to do what that asshole said right? You're not going to be paired with the Silverstein just for their joy right..? You.. you're not going to force them to take you in right..?” I heard my aunt query rather impatient that it made me frown for a bit.I held on her shoulder, making her face me as she squeezed gently on them to make her at ease.“You saw it too..” I stated simply. “They failed aunt, they are even more worthless now that I thin
Edwin's POV“Have the new team work on the project with the SLL group; we can't have anything go wrong.” I ordered as I stepped into the company.“Yes boss..” Came the answer while we moved further in till my phone vibrated with a message popping on the screen. For a while, I stood still like a brick wall, with my phone held tight in my hand and a slight grin plastering my face.Who would have thought the whole of the Silverstein family and mine would lay low without causing trouble..? Of course, not me because I expected much. They weren't doing anything not because they can't, time is all it takes.From where I stood, I turned back to the direction of the underground pack. A smile still lingered on yet it didn't do much to my anger. I felt my hands clenched as I pressed them on the steering wheel but my breathing was controlled. These people, they're never tired of amazing me, bringing me to a knowledge of how far they can go and a terrifying understanding. In no time, I was in the
Miranda's POVMy eyes stung as I turned to leave, it was my fault that I had a wrong determination and false hope but then, I mustn't have taken up to the fifth step when I was held in a bridal style.“Wh..” interrupted with a peck that asked me not to say another word till I felt I was sitting on a soft comfy bed.I was dumbfounded, I couldn't talk but that didn't mean I wasn't still in pain. I looked at the man that squirted before me and felt worse. His eyes bored into mine. I had to look away but it only gave him room to my neck. I felt him nimble on it and became stiff, his mouth was hit against my skin and his wet tongue continuously drew circles.“What are you doing, Miranda..?” I asked myself and came back to my senses. Slightly pushing him to the back and getting up to move but again, he's fast.This time, his lips slammed hard in mine and I felt him intrude my mouth with his tongue. With how rough it was, it was damn passionate. I didn't know when I relaxed and responded to
Miranda's POVI arrived at work early so I could meet with Edwin. I know he comes early too and would just leave once it's almost time for a normal resume and then be back as the boss he is to be acknowledged and so, I wished to see him.The day before, I kept replaying the recorder, thinking about what there is to do and not wanting to make a mistake. The same mistake I did with Maxwell, thinking I can handle it all. There was this tiny part of me that wished I never made that mistake and it was all because I was blinded and couldn't have possibly met up with Edwin. I had my own business to settle and after the whole scene and after I realized Edwin still cares even while he's yet to know I used to be his friend in school, there was this particular part of me that wants to become closer and accept the fact that I like him. I came to the term that I settled my business already. It never was Edwin's fault that he left me. He was an outcast and now, those family members of his all want