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CARLA

"How could he do this to me?" I cried, racing through the floor of the hotel I was in.

I thought the rumors were fake, but it was all true.

Pedro has been dating Jessica secretly behind my back, and I was too blind to see it.

But today, I confirmed it all.

I caught my boyfriend and that cheerleader, getting intimate here in the hotel. And when I confronted Pedro, he dared to send me out, calling me useless.

"After everything I did for him, he dares to call me useless?" I groaned, wiping my tears off my face.

"I'm going to show him. I'll show him what a useless girl like me is capable of doing." I stormed away, coming up with a plan to get back at Pedro.

He always thinks of himself as someone high and mighty, someone that every woman runs to. But I'll show him that I can also be naughty.

"All I need is someone to... Oof!" I came bumping into someone accidentally.

When I lifted my gaze to apologize, I'm left stunned on seeing who the person is.

"Diego Smith?" My eyes came wide, staring at the handsome fellow before me, putting on a navy blue suit, with that brow of his narrowing down his green eyes.

Diego, the youngest billionaire in the country, and Pedro's friend. I wonder why he's here.

"You're here?" He lifted his brow, giving that arrogant stare.

I've never liked Diego one bit. Forget he's handsome and all that, he's a proud asshole just like that friend of his.

I can't even stand...

Wait! Yes, this might just work.

Diego is Pedro's close friend. He's the right person to help me in this plan.

"I can see you're still as dumb as always." He smirked, about walking away.

"I need your help with something," I said, gaining his attention.

"What is that?" He asked, waiting to hear me out.

"It's a simple plan. Not something that'll creep you out," I said, showing my dominance.

"A plan? I'm listening." He drew closer.

I told Diego what's happening and shared my plan with him.

"You have to help me in getting back at him. All I need is a picture of us together in bed. Are you in?" I asked.

He stared at me, giving me no answer.

I thought he was going to back out since this is about his friend, but Diego agreed to the plan.

"We can do that in my room," He said, showing me a key.

I didn't know he booked a room for himself here. Maybe he has a business meeting to attend to.

Without any delay, Diego took me to his room. We both got in and I immediately took my phone out, setting it in the perfect spot to take our pic.

I was set for this plan of mine when my eyes fell on Diego. He had his shirt off, drinking a glass of wine at the corner, looking at me.

I felt my heart racing, watching as he gazed at me lustfully.

Why won't he? He's no difference from his friend after all.

"Now this is how we'll go," I started, tabling out how I want Diego to hold me while my phone records it all.

"It should look intimidating, so that when he sees it, he can't help but get jealous."

"Do you think I don't know how to handle a woman?" He questioned, standing before me.

In a blink of an eye, Diego had me in bed, pinning both of my hands above my head.

I stared in shock, as I gazed into those green hungry eyes. He bit his lower lips, saying, "Don't worry. I'm going to give you the perfect pic to make that boyfriend of yours jealous."

And like that, I was under his control. His lips came down on mine, taking over my body.

I wanted to stop him on seeing how dominant he became, but I couldn't. His touch rendered me weak, leaving me holding him down to take me.

Diego went all beast mode, riding me like hell. Every thrust he made got my head spinning with pleasure.

Gosh! He's way better than Pedro.

Diego and I spent thirty minutes in bed, until he fell asleep right next to me.

I sat up, going through the video I took of us. I watched how this arrogant beast rode me like crazy, leaving my body shivering.

"Goodness! Did I do right by getting him involved in my plan?" I asked, turning back to look at Diego.

But I shoved that aside, caring no more about it.

"I've gotten what I want from him. I pray we never cross paths again," I said, getting dressed, and leaving the room.

.

Two days after my encounter with Diego, I was at home when my mom showed up to give me a good news.

"We're engaged! " She shrieked out in excitement.

"That's great! Congratulations Mom!"

Happiness took over me, sending my arms around my lovely mother.

After being lonely for five years, mom finally got engaged to her secret lover she's yet to show me.

This made me so happy cause she finally found her better half.

"I couldn't hold it back. I thought I should tell you before your future father does, " She giggled like a girl, leaving me smiling at her.

"Before my future father can tell me?" I asked, trying to understand what she meant.

That's when Mom revealed that her lover is outside with his son.

"He has a son?" I asked, looking amazed.

"Yes Carla. Your soon to be brother. You are going to love them," She said, poking me on the shoulder.

This felt so great. I'm not only getting a new father, but a brother as well.

Excited, I told Mom to invite them in so I could see them.

Thrilled, she went out to call them both while I waited, trying to look my best.

"Carlos, I'll like you to meet my daughter, Carla," Mom introduced.

I lifted my eyes to see a man almost older than my mom, and...

What the hell?!

"And this is your future brother, Diego." Mom placed her hand on the one she called my future brother.

I thought I was seeing things, but I'm not.

This is indeed Diego Smith, the same Diego I slept with to get back at Pedro.

His father is my Mom's lover?

"Nice to see you, Carla," Diego said, letting out a curve with his hand extending out to me.

I felt my body shaking as I slowly took his hand, shaking them.

His eyes darting at me, as he said, "I can't wait for us to be siblings."

Terrified, that's how I felt while pulling my hands away from Diego's grip.

Here I thought we'd never see again, but the heavens decided to punish me by making this annoying man my stepbrother.

Why God?

"Carla dear, be a darling and show your brother around. It's his first time here," Mom suggested, signalling me for a privacy to be with her lover.

My heart sank with anger. I could feel it fighting within to burst out of my chest and run away from this.

With no choice, I led Diego into the house as mom wants.

The moment we were out of their sight, I felt my hands being held, followed by my back against the wall.

I looked in fear, seeing Diego's eyes on me.

His lip spreading with delight, as he said, "Look at how destiny works. You left the hotel without a trace, but fate said we must meet. And here we are today, my future sister."

I tried to push him off, but he showed his dominance, pinning harder so I can't make a move.

"Don't worry sis. I promise to make things fun between us both. You're going to love having me as your stepbrother." He bit his lower lip.