Two months ago (Flashback) Edited.
In the early morning, Isabella shook Ashley, who was still sound asleep, urging her to wake up."Sis, today is your special day! Wake up and let's celebrate!" Isabella exclaimed, feigning excitement.Ashley grumbled as she sat up, irritated by the disturbance. "What do you want, Isabella? Don't you have anything better to do than ruin my peaceful sleep? Are you determined to ruin everything, including my rest?"Isabella appeared hurt by Ashley's words, pouting and causing her eyes to well up with tears. "Ash, is it that difficult for you to see that I'm trying to improve our relationship? Why do you always see me in the worst light?"Ashley was taken aback. Isabella was a master at acting, always playing the victim."Just tell me why you came into my room, Isabella," Ashley sighed, inquisitive.Isabella smiled and revealed her purpose. "Today is your birthday, Ash. And guess what? I'm throwing a party for you tonight at Plaza Hotel, starting at 7:00 pm sharp." Isabella announced cheerfully."Isabella, what kind of game are you playing this time? I'm tired of your tricks. Please, just let me have one peaceful day," Ashley pleaded, feeling frustrated.She ran her fingers through her long, black, curly hair, a source of envy for Isabella."Come on, Ash. I promise I'm not playing any games or tricks. I know we haven't had the best relationship, and I understand if you don't trust me. But I want us to be real sisters. That's why I'm throwing this party as a form of apology and a fresh start for our sisterhood," Isabella said sincerely.Ashley stared at Isabella, suspicious of her sudden kindness. Isabella had never shown such generosity towards her unless she had ulterior motives.However, Ashley hadn't celebrated her birthday in the past two years, so she considered accepting Isabella's offer.She got out of bed and hugged Isabella, trying to embrace the idea of a genuine sisterly connection.Unbeknownst to Ashley, Isabella wore a devilish smile on her face. Everything was going according to plan."Thank you, Isa," Ash said, though she still harbored doubts about the birthday party. But as the birthday girl, she felt obligated to attend."You're welcome, sis. Now get ready to shine tonight, because I also invited your James," Isa said, seemingly genuine in her happiness for her sister."Oh, I almost forgot, Ash. Dad, Mom, and I bought you a birthday dress as a gift," Isabella added and showed her the dress which was inside the big box she was holding to Ashley.The rewritten text:With a smile, Ashley's eyes lit up at the sight of the dress. "It's absolutely gorgeous," she murmured.Unbeknownst to Ashley, Isabella maintained her mischievous smirk."There's still plenty of time before the party. Why don't you just enjoy yourself for a bit, because your life is bound to change after tonight," Isa said, feigning happiness.Ashley wasn't fond of Isa's last statement."What do you mean, Isa?" Ashley asked, her eyebrows furrowing."Come on, Ash, what I meant was that our lives will be inseparable from tonight onwards," Isa explained, uttering yet another lie.Ashley simply nodded in understanding."Alright then, Ash, I'll take my leave now so that I can get ready, okay?" Isabella said, hugging Ashley one more time before exiting.As Isabella reached for the doorknob, the door swung open. Mr. Miller entered, accompanied by Mrs. Green."Happy birthday, Princess. I heard you're going to celebrate in style this year. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate your special day," Mr. Miller said to Ashley, his words laced with love, which brought tears to her eyes.Ashley embraced her father tightly. "Thank you, Dad," she said, her voice filled with emotion.Mrs. Green and Isabella seethed with anger as they witnessed the father-daughter moment. "Happy birthday, Ash," Mrs. Green said, deliberately cutting short their hug. It felt like a slap in the face for her, realizing that her husband would never love her as much as he loved his daughter.Isabella was the first to leave Ashley's room. As soon as she closed the door behind her, she couldn't help but giggle to herself. "Oh, my poor sister Ashley, tonight marks the beginning of your nightmare," she smirked, heading to her room to prepare quickly.*********PLAZA HOTELAs the clock struck 8:29 pm, the party at the Plaza Hotel was in full swing. Ashley scanned the room, but there was no sign of her boyfriend or Isabella.She decided to step out of the dancing hall in search of them, but stumbled along the way. Additionally, she couldn't understand what was wrong with her, but she was astute enough to realize that something was off.Her drink had likely been spiked with a drug.She shook her head, attempting to clear her foggy vision.She approached the doors of the homeroom, trying to open them one by one, without success due to the lack of a card key.After a while, she attempted again and heard the sound of moans and bodies colliding.Her world came crashing down as she pushed open the door, which surprisingly hadn't been properly locked.Those moans came from her boyfriend and her step-sister who were having a hot sex to the naked eyes of Ashley.With a shattered heart and tears, Ashley silently slipped away, refusing to let them catch a glimpse of her.******THE WESTWOOD FAMILYAcross from the same hotel, the Westwood family congregated.This family, recognized as the wealthiest in the nation, owned a multitude of businesses and properties around the globe.Gatherings at the Plaza Hotel had become a customary monthly event for the Westwoods.Determined to claim the position of CEO at DWC, Steve Westwood couldn't comprehend why his grandparents had inexplicably handed the company over to David Westwood, his detested cousin.David possessed remarkable abilities and consistently achieved what most considered impossible, thanks to his sharp intellect and resourcefulness.Unwavering, David focused all his time and energy on the family business.When he assumed control of the company five years prior, it was in a critical state due to Steve's mismanagement and inappropriate handling of company funds. At the time, Steve had been the acting CEO.Driven by his immaturity, Steve's grandparents decided to bestow the company upon David, his cousin.David proved himself to be far more capable and competent than Steve.He did everything in his power to salvage the company, which was on the brink of collapse due to Steve's actions.However, Steve never allowed him the peace he deserved; he consistently plotted against David in an attempt to regain the CEO position.Once again, Steve's parents called for a family meeting today, with the sole agenda of convincing David to hand over the company to Steve, yet their efforts were always in vain.David had no interest in attending today's meeting, as he believed it to be a waste of his time.However, his grandparents implored him to join them, promising that it would be the final time they would subject him to such an unnecessary gathering. Unable to refuse his grandparents, David begrudgingly attended.At the hotel entrance, David and his grandparents encountered Steve and his parents.David maintained an air of indifference, which only fueled Steve's anger.Approaching David, Steve placed his right hand on his cousin's shoulder."Don't you dare touch me," David icily warned him."Tsk tsk tsk, oh dear cousin, don't be so petty. Remember, we are family. Oh, I don't see your parents here. Have they not returned from their travels yet? How could they bring you into this world and then forget about you? Tsk tsk."Steve goaded, hoping for a reaction from David. To his dismay, David found that Steve's mockery did not faze him in the slightest, which only served to further infuriate Steve.Under his breath, Steve growled at David, emphasizing his seniority and asserting his claim to DWC.In a cold, unwavering tone, David retorted, challenging Steve to reclaim what was supposedly his.However, Steve's response was nothing short of sinister as he smirked and assured David that not only would he lose DWC, but he would also be completely forgotten by the end of their upcoming meeting. With a whispered threat, Steve left David standing at the entrance, feeling puzzled and unsure of what Steve had planned.As David contemplated the looming family meeting, a sense of foreboding washed over him. Although he couldn't pinpoint the exact cause, he knew deep down that something unsettling was on the horizon.An hour before the discovery of Isabella and James' betrayal, Ashley expressed her discomfort to her step-sister. The noisy environment in the hotel club made her feel like her eardrums were about to burst. Isabella, however, urged Ashley to enjoy herself to the fullest, reminding her that it was her special day. Unbeknownst to Isabella, Ashley had no desire to celebrate her birthday in such a manner.In search of her boyfriend, James, Ashley questioned Isabella. Isabella reassured her that James was likely just around the corner. Moments later, James arrived with drinks for both Isabella and Ashley. His gestures towards Ashley left her blushing, while Isabella, annoyed, rolled her eyes.As they silently sipped their drinks, James asked Ashley for a dance, which she happily accepted."My lovely lady, please have a dance with me?" James gestured and Ashley chuckled at his gesture. Their bodies swayed on the dance floor, watched by Isabella who glared at Ashley with intense hatred. I
Ashley felt her world turning black at what she saw after opening the door. She felt hurt, betrayed, miserable etc. She knew Isabella hated her for everything that happened in her life. But for once she believed and trusted that they could start all over as sisters.Not to mention James. Five good years in a relationship and this is what she got. She could have guessed about anything Isabella could do to her, but not to have sex with her boyfriend on her damn birthday. Ashley slowly closed the door. Tears stung her eyes. Was this Isabella intention of throwing a party for her? Was this all her plans after all? She felt like a fool to have believed her. She wiped her tears and started walking from the place. Furthermore, she felt disgusted just standing there watching the erotic scene before her eyes. But unfortunately she stumbled and fell down. Her drowsiness is still there though, but not as much as before. She was about to stand up when she heard James voice. " I Love You Isa.
Ashley just laid down on the bed in the hotel room crying all her eyes out. The door burst opened all of a sudden making her gasped with fear. She wrapped the bed duvet around herself in protective way. She may be strong but what she heard James and Isabella said a wgike ago scared the hell out of her. Her sobbing became intense with the thick silence in the room between her and the invader. To add to her misery, the room was all dimmed, so she couldn't even see who entered the room. She only saw two men shoved someone into the room and then left. The room was all dark except the moon light that shone from outside through the window. Ashley noticed the man has spotted her and a shiver ran through her veins. She was intensely scared, just the thought of Isabella's plan made her whimper."WHO ARE YOU?" the man asked her. She couldn't reply out of fear. But something was wrong. That voice, it seems she has heard it before, but she couldn't remember where. Moreover, the person so
" Mr Handsome, would you want to have sex with me? I don't want you to die." Ashley asked not so sure if she was actually doing. "WHAT?" David asked her shocked.Ashley just stared at him. She was not even thinking properly. All she was in her head was to save the man sitting on the floor."I said would you want to have sex with me?" she repeated her question but firmly this time. " NO I DON'T WANT TO! And don't come too closer to me." David said and got up from the floor. His pain and suffering intensified every second. He groaned and grunted in pain. Ashley couldn't bear the sight in front of her. She cursed the person who drugged the man who saved her. She wished she could see David face, but she couldn't. She started to looked for the light switch. Not only that, but she was happy when she finally found it. But to her dismay, there was no power supply. "Fuck" she cussed inwardly. She turned her attention to the man who was still in so much pain. On an impulsive decision, she
Ashley woke up early the next day with her whole body aching from the intense intimacy between her and the man last night. She looked beside her and saw the man she slept with last night, but his face was buried in the pillow, so she still couldn't see his face.Ashley got up from the bed gingerly and went to the bathroom. She quickly took a shower and came out. She noticed the man still sleeping in bed. Ashley heaved a sigh of relief and looked around. She didn't want the man to see her. After all, it was just a one night stand.She spotted a booklet and a pen on the bed stand. Ashley checked her phone and she was glad everything was recorded. Yesterday when the man entered the room, she quickly turned her phone on record. She thought it was the guys Isabella and James sent after her. Ashley wanted some evidence to proof her innocence in front of her father if the unexpected happen. But things turned out way from what she thought.Ashley hurriedly edited the recording. She delete
Ashley went home right after she left the hotel. She saw her father all worked up in the living room pacing front and back with a worried face.She immediately ran to her father and hugged him so tight. What Isabella and James planned to do with her last night really scared her.What if those gangsters really found her in the hotel room and did whatsoever they had plan to do with her? Tears ran down her cheeks. "Hey princess, where have you been all night? Did you know how much you scared this old man here? And why didn't you come home after your party. No wait, where did you sleep?" her coaxed her and patted her hair yet with a lots of questions.Her father felt something hot on his shirt and that is when he noticed Ashley was crying. "Okay, okay baby, shhh shh. It's okay, don't cry. Daddy is here for you. I'm not mad at you Princess, but can you tell me what the problem is and why didn'tyou come home last night, where were you and where did you sleep?" her father slowly pulled her
Ashley got all angry when she saw Isabella in her room. "The nerve of this bitch. " Ashley said inwardly. "And what the heck do you think you are doing in my room Isabella? " Ashley asked with her arms crossed over her chest."No, I should be asking you that Damn question. Why the fuck did you have to tell Dad about my relationship with James?" Isabella hissed at Ashley. Ashley unfolded her arms and slowly walked to where Isabella was standing. SLAP. Ashley slapped Isabella really hard on her face.."How dare you slap me Ashley? " Isabella asked angrily whiles holding her cheeks. Another SLAP. " Ashley if you dare touch me again, I wil---" a third slap landed on her face.Isabella eyes became bloodshot and she dashed to Ashley but Ashley stopped her in her steps. "DARE YOU COME CLOSER TO ISABELLA, AND I WONT HESITATE TO TELL DAD HOW YOU DRUGGED ME TO BE RAPED OR I SHOULD TELL HIM HOW YOU AND JAMES HAVE BEEN FUCKING YOUR SELF ALL THESE WHILE!!" Ashley shouted on Isabella and her fac
The hotel incident went and passed by like the wind to Ashley. She continued her life after she broke up with James. Isabella neve tried to cross her path again because she was scared Ashley might tell their father about the whole hotel incident. Not to mention Cassandra, James sister and Ashley best friend. She became as a total stranger to Ashley and clinched to Isabella. Ashley never cared anyway. Most of her schoolmates and Isabella friends always tried to bully her but Ashley always considered it as a high school experience. In two months she will graduate from this shitty school and will never go to the same school with Isabella again. She thought. Well that was until Ashley started feeling sick. She will always vomit whatsoever she would eat. Sleeping became her constant habit as she always felt tired without doing anything and sleep. She didn't know what was wrong with her. She will even sleep during her classes. Her father noticed Ashley wasn't feeling well now a days s