Six

Addison left the hotel that night heartbroken, she took a cab home and went to her room instantly. Addison was relieved that Clara and her mother had gone to sleep by the time she walked in.

Laid on her bed, Addison closed her eyes; her tears trailed down her eyes until they reached the bed. She turned on her side, praying to God; hoping he’d get her out of the situation she got herself in.

Next Day:

Addison walked down the stairs, she had just woken up after sleeping through the morning. She didn't even realize it was almost noon. Walking out of the kitchen with table water, she went to the dining area to take the glass cup and drink her water.

Picking the cup from the middle of the table, she noticed that there was a package in the center of the table as well.

“What is this?” She ashes rhetorically, sipping her water from the cup. After drinking to her satisfaction, she kept the cup and then moved closer to the package.

She began to loosen it. Losing the package, she saw the content of the box.

“Who owns this?” Another rhetorical question.

However, from the stair which was just above the dining room, Mr. Leighton walked down.

“Dad...” Addison called, she ran to him and wrapped her hands around him.

“Baby girl,” He gently ran his fingers in her hair and pushed it backward.

“How are you feeling now?” He asked looking at his daughter with love in his eyes.

“I don't know dad, I'm scared. I recently found out that Gabriel is cheating on me... with Chloe.” Addison uttered sadly.

Mr. Leighton might not be her real father but he had always been there for her and he talked to her the most especially when her mother and sister treated her unfairly.

“Perhaps he is upset about the video with Warren Lannister?” Mr. Leighton asked and walked to the dining chair. He looked at his Addison who also sat beside him.

“Dad, how could he cheat on me without asking for an explanation? Moreover, it didn't look like they just started fucking each other.” She rolled her eyes and looked at the package on the table.

[I would like to change the point of view now, I am sorry for the abrupt change and I hope you still find the novel interesting with this change. Thank you.]

ADDISON

I looked at the package sitting on the table after replying to my dad.

“Dad, whose package?” I asked

“Yours, I picked it up yesterday after work. You should check it out.” He uttered then walked to the kitchen.

I decided to check the content again. The face of the box was covered by flowers and some complimenting cards so I didn't bother checking the real content.

However, hearing from my dad that it was mine; I decided to check it again.

After emptying the box, I was shocked. I took the cards, It was an invitation more than a complimenting card. It was shocking because the package was sent from Monica Lannister who hates me.

The box contained a magnificent dress and matching shoes with bags.

I wondered what Monica wanted from me this time, being a part of that family wasn't what I ever wanted but I guess I brought this upon myself. Sighing, I packed the bags not wanting to go.

“You are going right?” My dad asked, resting his back against the kitchen door post and sipping his coffee.

“I am not,” I replied, packing the bag.

“You have to, you have to clear the air with the social media,” Dad uttered.

I raised my head and looked at him.

“There is nothing like clearing the air dad, the Lannister family are selfish and they won't do anything to my benefit. I'm not ready to marry Warren, as for the news, it would fade off.” I uttered, then walked to the stair.

In my room, I picked up my phone; switched on the data, and received tons of messages.

Jaden was the one who sent me tons of them. I sat up and began to reply to him.

“I’m fine.” That was all I replied.

I was going to go on I*******m to waste time but the opening of my door got my attention. My mom and Clara walked in.

“Get dressed, you're going to the press conference,” Clara shouted at me.

I looked at her.

“Get up, sister.” She added. That took me by surprise, she never calls me sister.

“Addison, your dad told me you don't want to go. Get up, you have to go there.” My mom walked closer to me and sat by my side.

“I don't feel like going to the conference. I know what they are going to say, they went to clear their names. No one is blind to the investors that had been dropping, they just want to use me for their benefits.” I retorted.

“Use you? You will be getting married to Warren Lannister, isn't that a good thing? Addison, you better get up now and get dressed!” Clara shouted angrily at me. I was a little taken aback by her aggressive behavior.

“Mom, I don't want to go. I don't want to have anything to do with the Lannister family.” I looked into my mom’s eyes. However, she didn't look at me with pity, she looked at me with contempt.

“Then why did you go and open your legs for him? You started it so you will pay the consequences of your action.” Mother laced the words with bitterness.

Tears gathered in my eyes, I didn't want to go but I feel like I am being forced to go. Mother and Chloe brought the package to my sight, they laid it on the bed and mom ordered me to wear it.

“Mom, this dress will show all her stature, she would look like a slut.” Chloe looked at me from my head to my toe.

“What can we do? Just let her try it on.” Mom replied, her eyes on me weren't good ones but I am used to it by now.

I collected the clothes and walked to the bathroom to tie them on. However, I forget to pick up my bra so, I decided to go into my room since the bathroom was separate from my room.

I had only opened the for when I heard my sister and mom say:

“Mom, Monica is so rich, did you see how much she spent on us.” Chloe started.

“I know. It was better when you said we didn't know anything about Addison sleeping with Warren. Now, Monica trusts us.”

“I think Monica has more installed for Addison, why would tell us to convince Addison to marry Warren and even give us money? I don't think it's only about the reputation this time.” Chloe thought.

“Whichever way, as long as she gets out of the house. I don't want to see her again, she disgusts me.” My mother uttered witha disgusted face.

“Why did you think I planned the birthday party? It's cause I wanted her to sleep with that horrible old man and then, she will get married to him. I didn't even know how she ended up in Warren’s room.” Chloe looked disappointed as she rolled her eyes and shifted her blonde hair backward.

Tears brimmed in my eyes at the words of my sister. How could she treat me like this? She wanted me to sleep with an old man? Wow!

I couldn't take it anymore, staying in hiding wouldn't solve anything so I walked into the room.

“Chloe, how dare you?” I shouted, angry and aggrieved.