(Song: Ghostface Killers by 21 Savage ft Offset)KYLE (Five Years Ago at Edgar King's Funeral)The dull weather seemed to increase the sense of sorrow here. I could hear deep vibrations of thunder echoing through the air. It looked like it was going to rain.Then, I felt something wet on my palms. As the rain droplets began falling slowly, almost everyone brought out their umbrellas. I wasn't with mine though."Dearly beloved, we gather here today to celebrate the life of Edgar Louis King, patriarch of the famous King Family, billionaire industrialist, philanthropist and father to two children, Brandon and Ellen King...."I stood in the midst of the crowd, listening to the proceedings of the priest, jaw tight. I could see my step siblings, Brandon's arms around Ellen, their faces just like everyone else, straight with no emotion. They didn't even know I existed. It's only a matter of time, and everything would be out in the open.I knew in a matter of days, or weeks, Edgar's will wou
(Song: Condone It by Juice Wrld)BELLE "There's nothing going on between Alice and I." Brandon stated. He was able to get alone with me in the dressing room after two days of avoiding...or rather giving him space."I... I didn't mean to say that to you. It was a slip." My eyes were everywhere but on him. "Ohh. It feels good you still cared if I was with another woman." He chipped in, with a smirk on his lips."Don't assume, King. You can be with anyone and I would not care less." I forced a neutral expression on my face knowing that was so untrue."Alright, babe. I.."I gave him a warning side eye. This man doesn't listen."Oops!" He feigned a look like he had forgotten I had told him to stop calling me names other than Belle. "Sorry, it was a slip," he was using my words now. "Anyways, I'd rather be single than be with someone who's not you." He said with a final tone.Can't lie, I felt a flutter in my chest."Whatever, Brandon," I wasn't going to soften in front of him. "Your sist
(Song: Motley Crew by Post Malone)BELLE "Thank you, Sam. The meal was tasty." I wiped my mouth and hands with a napkin."It's my utmost pleasure." Samantha rubbed my back. "Do you still want more?""Nope, I'm full already." "Brandon, what about you?""Yeah, bring some more." He said as he ate the last part of his chicken hungrily. The way he was eating showed he hasn't eaten properly in days. "Thank goodness. Your appetite is back.""Yeah," his eyes came to me. "Make it bigger."'Was I the appetite?' I thought. Well, good for him. I also hope he gets a good sleep tonight. A tiny part of me wished he'd joined me on our bed. "Going back to bed?" Samantha quizzed when I stood up. We walked to the kitchen."Uhmmm, no. I'll just move around to ease off. I'm bored as hell. No challenges. No anything. And yes, Jodi. Haven't seen her since morning. Guess I'll use that time to search for her.""What do you both always talk about?""For real, Sam?" I raised my eyebrows at her. "Don't tel
(Song: Zombieboy by Lady Gaga)BELLE It was up to a week and no sight of Brandon still. Did he take a voluntary exit? Was that the extent to which he was willing to give me space? I bit my lips nervously as I tried to sit up from the bed. I wasn't getting jolts anymore if I think about what he and Samantha had said as regards to my real parents. At this point, I felt bad they had horrible childhood memories. Brandon never told me about them while we were dating. He always looked for ways not to talk about it each time I tried to bring it up. He only spoke rarely of his mom who had died way long before his dad. I just thought about something. Could this be the reason why Dillon never supported my relationship with him? Did he know about my real identity and chose to keep it away from me? Anyways after the show, he will have to answer that question.I looked at the other beds. There was no one in the room as usual, everyone must have gotten up."Belle, you have to be useful today. Get
(Song: Muddy Feet by Miley Cyrus ft Sia)BELLE I haven't set my eyes on Brandon since the past four days now. Seemed like he took giving me space very seriously. And I have been spending these days most times on the bed since there haven't been an challenge lately. The villa was damn boring. About the doctor's appointment, I kept postponing till today. I pleaded with Jodi to follow me."How are you, Belle?""I'm good, Doctor.""You can call me, Kate. Does she know?" She asked in reference to Jodi knowing about my pregnancy."Yeah, she does." I wished Samantha was here as well."That's fine. You can lie on the bed and pull your blouse up."I did as I was told. My belly was still flat, no bump yet."I'll be using my hands and this stethoscope to check your baby's health," Kate explained. "Any pregnancy signs yet?""Uhmmm, sleeping more than usual, nausea, cravings...that should be all.""No morning sickness?""Nope." I shook my head."Okay. Take note of this, your next pregnancy may b
(Song: See You by Zayn Malik and Simone Ashley)BELLE The tables were set now, but on different locations. Brandon and I would be having ours at the beach. Just as we were about steeping out, I stopped."I need to grab my shawl." We weren't outside yet and I was already feeling cold. I had thought it was only the recoupling event happening, the reason why I chose to wear a sleeveless gown. Now I don't even know how long the date was supposed to last.I made my way to the dressing room. I just remembered that I hadn't packed any sweater or jacket, talk more of a shawl. I had more of my house wears, some bikinis and few gowns. "Damn." I muttered a silent curse as I rubbed my arms, warming up a bit. I guess I have to be strong and keep up with the cold. Tomorrow latest, I'd have to see the doctor."You didn't find it?" He asked when I returned to the living room."Yeah. Let's go." I was already going out when he held my arm."Wait.""Brandon, I'm fine." I knew he would try to play the