Miracle's POV The moment I stepped into the grand foyer of Leonel's mansion, I was enveloped by a feeling of comfort and peace, as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders. His mum's house was more luxurious, but it had never quite felt like home. This place was warm, familiar, and comfortable, plus the presence of my dear friend Maria made me feel at ease. As soon as I caught sight of Maria, my heart leaped with happiness and I rushed towards her, arms outstretched, and we embraced each other in a tight, joyful hug. We giggled and chatted excitedly like long-lost friends. "Oh come on, Maria, I've only been away for three measly days," I said with a lighthearted chuckle. Maria shot me a playful smirk and raised an eyebrow. "Well, to me it feels like an eternity," she declared with a dramatic sigh. "I've been so dreadfully bored without you around to keep me entertained." We made our way to the living room, where I settled into a cozy armchair. Maria sat next to me, and we spent th
Miracle's POV Leonel's piercing gaze fixed on me as I struggled to come up with an answer. The feel of his touch jolted my senses and my body was like candy in his hands. "I can't answer that question because it's tricky," I cleared my throat and looked away. "How am I sure you don't want me to use this against me in the end?" His face fell and he turned away from me, his shoulders tensing. "Is that how low you think of me? And is the money really all you care about?" he asked his voice heavy with disappointment. Hurt twisted and turned inside of me. "What are you talking about? We signed a contract for me to be your fake girlfriend. Shouldn't we stick to that? " Leonel raised a brow in annoyance and bit his lower lip. "You're right," he said, his voice low. "I shouldn't have kissed you like that. It was inappropriate and unprofessional. We should just stick to the terms of the contract and be friends." A twinge of disappointment tugged at my heart at his words and the fact that
Leonel's POVEvery inch of me lit up with the burning, urgent need to possess Miracle. She was so beautiful, and it took all my effort to not lean in and kiss her right then and there.But I didn't want to force myself on her. Even though we had kissed earlier, I wanted everything between us to happen naturally. I took a deep breath and pulled away. She looked stunned but didn't say anything."Let's head downstairs," I said and picked up my briefcase.The drive home was tense and the sexual energy between us was palpable. My heart pounded in my chest, and I knew she could feel it too. We sat in silence for most of the ride.Finally, we arrived home. I got out of the car, walked around to the other side, and opened the door for Miracle. She smiled at me and said, "How cute."I couldn't help but grin back at her, feeling my heart swell with affection. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her in for a tight embrace. Her body fit perfectly against mine, and I reveled in the feel
The air in the office was thick with tension as the women continued to stare at me with disbelief in their eyes. Calvin stood by my side, shrugging nonchalantly as if he didn't have a care in the world.Kate stepped forward, her voice sickly sweet as she asked, "Is it true? Are you the boss's girlfriend?"I felt anger boil inside of me, but I pushed it down and pasted a calm expression on my face. I didn't want to give Calvin the satisfaction of seeing me lose my cool."It doesn't matter," I replied, my voice firm. "I'm here to work, not for pleasure."Kate's eyes narrowed and she crossed her arms over her chest. "Well, that's not how things work around here. We have a reputation to uphold and I'm not sure you're the right fit for this job."Tracey, the blonde-haired woman, stepped forward. "Kate, she's here to work. Let's give her a chance."Her friend snorted. "Tracey, she couldn't even enter a simple spreadsheet yet. How is she going to help us?"I felt a pang of embarrassment and
Miracle's POVI woke up feeling nervous about my first day at Leonel's real estate company. Nervous butterflies floated in my stomach as I wondered what kind of boss Leonel was. What was I thinking to join the biggest real estate company in the country without a college degree or experience in the field?As I held my dress, my heart beat faster and faster. I was just a small fish in a big pond, and I was starting to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task ahead. I wore a professional, tailored navy blue dress with a high neckline and long sleeves that hugged my curves just right. The fabric was soft and silky, creating a sleek and polished look and I paired the dress with black heels, adding just enough height to elongate my legs.Then I styled my hair in a sleek bun, pulled back neatly from my face, and secured it with bobby pins. A few tendrils of hair framed my face. I kept my makeup simple and natural, with a light base of foundation and a dusting of powder to keep me shine
LeonelSeeing Miracle made me feel overjoyed but I knew something was off. She wasn't supposed to be back until the weekend. I led her to the dining table and we ate in silence, enjoying the grilled salmon, lemon, and herb marinade served with roasted vegetables and wild rice pilaf.Her face shone under the chandelier hanging from the ceiling and as we ate, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. She seemed distant as if she was carrying a heavy weight on her shoulders."Is everything okay?" I asked, reaching across the table to touch her hand.She smiled weakly, but I could tell it was forced. "I'm fine, just tired from the long flight.""How is your family?" I asked, looking at her intently as I took a sip of my red wine. She hesitated for a moment, staring down at her plate, before finally sighing heavily."My aunt didn't know about the contract and when I told her yesterday, she disagreed with it vehemently," she explained, twirling her fork in her food. I leaned b
Breakfast the next morning was super awkward. I tried talking to Aunt Suzanne but she ignored me like I didn't exist. Her attitude made it clear that she didn't want me here. Even the toast felt like paper in my mouth and I'd lost my appetite.Uncle Abraham felt the tension in the air but because he couldn't speak and couldn't use sign language for fear of aunt Suzanne's wrath, he remained quiet. I could see the sadness in his eyes as he watched his wife and me feuding. The twins also noticed the tension but there was nothing they could do about it. The room was filled with an uncomfortable silence broken by the sound of forks against plates. After clearing the table, my cousins and I went straight to my bedroom and collapsed on the bed. "Miracle, what's going on?" Arielle asked. "I noticed mum is acting funny towards you and don't even lie to me.""Don't worry about it, "I tried to brush it up but she persisted. Arianna walked in and sat on my bed holding a book and trying not to
Aunt Suzanne turned and walked out of the room. My frustration grew as I watched her leave. I sat on the bed feeling trapped and alone. I love my aunt and she was the only family member I had, but I also needed the money to help her.This was so unfair. I was doing everything in my power to provide for my aunt and give her a better life, and yet she was judging me for it. The thought of her disapproval made me feel like a failure and the weight of her judgement was crushing. I felt like I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, unable to move forward without her support and unable to win her over no matter what I did. It made me feel angry and frustrated, but at the same time, I was sad because I didn't want to lose her. I remained in my room, lying on the twin bed, staring at the ceiling. The walls around me felt like they were closing in and I couldn't escape the feelings of guilt and confusion. I didn't want to leave the room, to confront Aunt Suzanne or anyone else.The door c