"First and foremost, I'm not an ugly duck," I said calmly, yet dangerously, making her gulp. "And the second thing is, I'm minding my own business, so you better judge me, and you better not show your face to me again,"
I snarled at her and turned around to walk away, holding my head high.
Who the hell these people are. They think they can insult me like I'm trash and I will do nothing. Then they're wrong, very very wrong.
No one can insult me without my permission.
I can feel his eyes on me the entire time, giving goosebumps to my skin. That man whose voice makes
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I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. "Calm down, Bri, calm."
I tried to calm myself.
"So, like this, you will do it, so your body and tense muscles get more relaxed." That physical trainer said, and I looked at the screen of my laptop and did as he instructed in the video.
Finally, after my morning exercise, I took my energy drink bottle and set it aside, and made my way to my bedroom.
Suddenly, my phone rang, making me startle.
"Ivaan," I acknowledged.
"Bri, I talked to Zach. He will join by today."
"Thank you so much, bro," I sighed. "Don't thank me silly, that bastard luke, how desperately I want to kill him," he gritted, and I shook my head. "You won't do any such thing, bro, it's okay, whatever happened, happened for good."
I whispered but still bit my lips when I remembered last night's incident in the club.
"Why did you agree to go to the party pub with him in the first place?" he growled. "Stop being the overly possessive big brother, okay," I chuckled, and he also laughed. "Fine, but promise me from now on you will be cautious around new people. We don't know what is even running through their minds," he said, and I nodded and hung up the phone.
my mind drifted to that deep husky voice which I heard yesterday in the club. Whoever that man was, he seemed to be capturing every inch of my mind.
I couldn't be able to think anything straight after that. Who was he? I wish I had seen his face, so my curious heart would have been a little bit calmer.
I shook my head, and again my phone rang.
"Hi, babe," Ruhi chirped, and I couldn't hold my smile back.
Yes, I know, sometimes I and her fought and our arguments got far, but still, we are sisters.
"How're you, big sis?" I chuckled.
"We're going shopping," she chirped, and I growled.
"I know you hate it, but sis, come on, we're going to attend the charity event of Richardson Empires, one of the most renowned multinational companies," she sighed.
"I know, even I thought that, so I'm in because I seriously don't have anything to wear for that party," I murmured while taking a file kept on my table about the latest marketing reports of our products.
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I sighed and took a sip of my coffee while Ruhi's eyes were wide in shock.
I told her everything, about that Lucas, and then that man whose voice was still tempting me.
"Gosh, Bri, you're in love," she whispered slowly and I choked my coffee.
"Are you crazy, what the heck," I shook my head while cleaning the spilled coffee from my dress?
After shopping, we went to a restaurant to eat something as we are both very hungry.
"Come on, I saw it in movies how a girl falls in love at first sight with a guy. You're the same," she giggled and I growled.
Again, that lovesick shit and all,
"You know what, we're directly going to a psychiatrist. You need to see a doctor." I huff while taking the shopping bag.
"Come on, imagine how beautiful that moment was. You know your prince charming is standing in front of you, and suddenly time will stop, everything will become still, and it's just him and you," I shook my head and drove on. I seriously think Ruhi is insane. I mean, that guy has been taking away my peace since the day I heard his voice.
Zuriel pov"Do you really think I'm going to let you ruin your own life by playing with different girls and bringing scandals every second day?" He raised his eyebrows, and I sighed."Those are just my one-night stands. I already told them clearly, no strings attached, they're just gold diggers, nothing more than that, and they're lying," I huffed while running my hand through my hair."Your dad is right, Zuriel. You have to get settled, either sooner or later." I want to see you happy," she smiled while placing her hand over my shoulder. "No, I'm not going to marry her and that's final." I frowned at them. At least meet her once. I invited her and her family to our upcoming charity event. "Trust me, you will like her, and you will remember the condition right," he said, and I turned around and sighed.My dad put a condition before me that if I didn't marry within this month, he would transfer his entire company to an orphanage.I have no other option but to get married, but a serious
Brielle POVIssac said hurriedly, "Are you sure you're going to do this," while Zach pouted alongside my bed. I know they both vehemently oppose this plan of mine.I nibbled on the inside of my lips. I know Luke betrayed me recently, but I won't let that stop me from seizing the possibilities that will come my way.Finally, I put on mascara to prepare for my said date with that man, whom I was going to wed shortly, my alleged future husband.**********Five days beforeBack there when Brielle and her family when to a charity event organized by Mr. Richardson "Aww, you're looking so beautiful, sweetie," Mrs. Richardson said, with a beautiful smile reaching to her eyes."Thank you so much," I raised her back, and my muscles tangled with the positive energy I was shaving from her.Indeed, she's a very amazing woman. She just felt like a family to me, even though it's not even hardly a minute passed since I met her.Next, Mr. Ricardson pulled me into a warm hug.She and Mrs. Richardon ar
I kept standing at my location, not wanting to turn back because I knew if I did, I would lose my cool."What did you say?" I whispered."Look at my eyes," he ordered, and I turned around and looked into his eyes. My family is my biggest weakness.Tears welled in my eyes. I bit my lip."Now, when my dad wanted me to marry you, we will get married because he doesn't leave any other option for me either, but don't worry, get ready to face hell now. Now you will realise what a devil of a husband you have," he said.A lack of energy makes my skin feel like someone is piercing it with a knife.Flashback over.************"Please Bri, no," Ivaan said while following me as I was heading down the stairs."Please Ivaan, it's already very difficult for me. I'm very nervous about it being my first official date with him. Please just cheer me up instead of discouraging me," I said while smiling forcefully, "I seriously don't want Ivaan to know what happened with me and Zuriel that night. I just
My hands grabbed the papers I was reading, but I barely looked at them because my mind was preoccupied with the message I saw on his phone.It was from a girl, who was saying how amazing he was last night, and she really loves the branded expensive lingerie set he gifted her this morning. He spent the night with one of his nightstandsI can't even believe I'm going to marry someone like him. He is a manwhore for real.I hate you!I kept my hand over my head, breathing heavily. I quickly took the water bottle placed in front of me and gulped it down.Suddenly, a sharp pressure formed inside of me, and I coughed hard.Tears started coming out of my eyes.There is no way I will marry him, not in this fucking life.Never!It's final. I will say a big no to him.I just can't do this. As for Ivaan, he is mature enough to solve his own life problems. I just can't marry that man. He practically forced Ivaan to marry him with the threat of ruining Ivaan's life, but now I don't care. Ivaan is n
Past Our paper got started, and as soon as I got the question paper, the teacher rolled her eyes at me.I know everyone here hates me except Faith.Finally, when I saw the questions, I sighed in relief. Actually, it's our social studies paper and I know the answers, so I will easily get passing marks on these.After writing those answers, which I remembered when I revised last night, I glanced at their questions, which I don't know.I don't want to cheat on this paper."Shh," someone says quietly, prompting me to look up.I looked up at Faith. She was gesturing me something. I followed her eyes. Oh, she wants to know an answer.I kept my head down and slowly nodded to her, and slowly took my answer sheet and passed it to her carefully.Thank God, the teacher is still busy with her phone chatting with someone I didn't know and was not interested in.She took my answer sheet and quickly opened the papers of the question booklet, trying to cover my desk so that no one could notice that
PastSeveral weeks passed. Everything was going as normal, except for one thing.Faith!!She didn't call me or text me after our exams. I just don't know what's wrong with her.And today is our result day too. I just hope me and Faith will get past our exams.God, please!Suddenly, my phone rang. A smile appeared on my face when I noticed it was my uncle's call, but again, today is my results day. What if I fail?"Mark Uncle," I said in a low whisper."What happened? Why are you speaking so cold? Is everything alright?" he asked me. I can sense he is worried about me."Today is my result day, Uncle. That's why I'm so scared. You know, dad and mom always wanted me to pass with great grades in my exams.""Now they're both not in this world, but I know they're watching me from God's home and I just wanted to make them feel proud of me," I sighed and rested my head on my hand.Just don't worry, I trust you and your abilities. I am sure you will get through your exams. Just never lose hope
Present"Bri, Brille," I looked around. Someone just called me.I was lost in past memories of my high school.My head drew back quickly as I saw my uncle Mark, smiling at me.I quickly threw myself into his arms.He is like my second father. He is my maternal uncle, the brother of my mom.and father of Ivaan, Ruhi, and Nancy."How is my doll?" he cupped my face, smiling down at me."I'm good," I sit on the couch looking down at the floor.Noting is time that Zuriel is forcing me to marry him and I don't like him a bit. We just can't even stand in the same room. How am I supposed to marry him when we hate each other so much?"No, something is wrong to tell me now," he asked me as his eyes tightened.I knew it. I just can't be able to hide this anymore from him. He can see in my eyes and tell what is running in my mind.If I put my head downward, there is no way I can hide it more."Actually, uncle, you know Zuriel Richardson," I said, looking down at the ground."I know everything alr
Zuriel POVAs I entered the restaurant, I particularly looked for a copper-haired guy, who I had no doubt would be flirting with a waitress by now.That person happens to be my best friend. We had known each other all of our lives.Destined to inherit his father's software engineering firm, he was a tough yet easygoing guy.As I guessed, he was indeed flirting with a waitress who was displaying enough cleavage to grab my attention. As she looked at me, I winked at the waitress, who flushed in return.Samuel saw this and shook his head disapprovingly."Not cool, man. What happened to bros before hoes? " He made a disapproving sound and sighed dramatically when the waitress walked away from him."Hey, she was the one who made the move," I said coolly before taking a seat opposite him.While having lunch with him, I couldn't help but think about her and the priceless look on her face when I told her that we were going to get married.I chuckled at the thought. She is one hell of a thing.