Chapter one: Why so much noise?

Just as I felt the warmth ray of the sun shining directly to my eyes, I yawned drowsily and deciding to enjoy it's warmth, i began to relive the dream i had, it felt so surreal and I could feel the smile on my face without looking in the mirror. My memory was hazy but I could recall the feeling of his hands on my body and his muscular body rubbing gently against mine. His gentle kisses yet hard strokes, the pain and pleasure in sync, with one aiding the other.

Whilst the memories were flooding my head I slept off without knowing it.

I woke up to the normal screaming my stepmother likes to wake me up with whenever my father is around. This was her method of exposing what she proclaimed as my disregard for the family's values and reputation.

Given that my eighteenth birthday was drawing near, she was obviously stepping up her schemes, intentionally driving a wedge between my father and i.

___ "How can a child be this lazy? Her stepmother drawled.

You're a third generation heiress for goodness sake, other young ladies from reputable families in country F look up to you including your sisters. why are you intent on ruining your reputation and that of this family. Your father has worked tirelessly in expanding the family business and keeping the legacy of the Young family while you spend your time partying and shopping at high end malls without putting your family's reputation into consideration.

" she lamented.

I have tried everything to discipline her and make her see the right path but she insists on ruining her reputation and the reputation of this family also." she continued.

" it's time for school yet you're lying in bed after spending the whole weekend partying with your friends you're still in bed." she kept saying knowing fully well how to aggravate my father.

With teary eyes she said with a quiet and pitiful tone "I realize I am not her biological mother but I would really like for her to accord me the respect I deserve for looking out for her in the same way I look out for my children"

Then she starts sobbing" oh my darling I'm sorry if I have failed in my duty as your wife and as a mother to your daughter."

" Darling I must be doing something wrong, Ariana is usually strong-willed and behaves strangely at times but she has never been this rebellious" she wailed

I simply remained in my room and listened to the drama happening downstairs as i knew nothing I could say could be up to par with that of my stepmother as she was good at acting so beautifully that my father believes every single thing she says and has so much faith in her. This was a daily routine in my home.

I started to counting lazily from 1 to 10 for the usual outburst following my stepmother's drama

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, why is it taking so long?

This is boring.

"Ariana come down right now!!!" Her father barked

Oh wow, it took longer than I expected I yawned lazily

Why are you still in bed when your siblings have left for school?

Refusing to refute her claims, I simply stuttered Dad I, I, I,

" Speak up this instant!!!" My dad barked authoritatively.

Sigh, If only I hadn't lost my mom at a young age.

As soon as she opened her mouth to speak her ever buttery step mom gasped loudly, she could see the cunning and devious look in her eyes and her shoulders immediately tensed as she knew the witch is likely up no good

Before she could gather her thoughts, Her step mother had begun her onslaught.

"Why do you have hickeys on your neck? where were you last night? who were you with?" oh my I feel dizzy

She asked with great conviction leaving no room for denial.

I know you're impulsive and free willed but you cannot be having illicit affairs with a man. You are still a child for goodness sake!!!!!!!

Before saying anything she turned to her father and the expression on his face was that of pure disgust and disappointment. The disgust was evident as the veins on his arms and forehead were protruding and his breath was hitched. He clutched his chest for a few seconds.

"Ariana" He growled.

"What do you have to say for yourself?" He questioned.

My father was oblivious to the scheming nature of my stepmother and continuously helped her in making my life a living hell without knowing it. Her facade was so foolproof that most people could not see her true nature. I was once like that until her true nature was discovered accidentally.

How could I have forgotten to check myself in the mirror, i knew her stepmother was up to no good but never in my wildest imagination did i realize that her plans had been set in motion.

She began to recall the events of last night in her head, while the realization hit her.

The night before

Elite Bar, 10pm

The music was so loud that I could barely hear my friends screaming, I couldn't tell if the alcohol made me dizzy or the stench from the man at the bar. I hurriedly stepped out to get some air and few seconds later I regretted my decision. I had bumped into four burly men, pot bellied and all.

The first one to speak up whistled alerting the others "my my my what a beauty. Are you lost baby?"

The effects of the alcohol was advancing quicker than I thought, my vision was blurry so I slurred " Do I know you?"

The burly man chucked "Not yet but you will soon. we will have a good time with you."

Before I could retort the third man in the group who has been staring at me lustfully said to the others " Be nice to the lady she looks so yummy, I think she's a model. We have to be gentle so we don't leave bruises on her succulent skin."

The fourth man who had been quiet all along stopped them and said "stop fooling around and do the job as requested by our client"

" Don't come close or else you will pay dearly" I quickly threatened them

They all laughed loudly and started moving in on me and just before I could think of an escape route I heard someone yawn lazily while saying "do you have a death wish? she's my wife!!

I turned red immediately "who do you think you are calling me your wife?" You must know that I am the daughter of rich family and want to leech of me, you are just a gigolo"

The man stepped into the light and said " Do you have a death wish?'

Before could respond the burly man has already enclosed on us and shouted out an order "Break his legs!!!!"

He dares to take away our model, we have to finish the job and collect our payment.

The next few seconds were filled with the sound of bones breaking and the voices of the gang members begging and screaming.

I kept giggling in my drunken state oblivious to the danger I just escaped.

"My my thank you for helping me gigolo, I will reward you handsomely" I said to the strange man.

Before I could fully recall the highlight of last night's event my father had grabbed my hand insisting that I say something.

my stepmother was behind it!!!!