“If I'm with you right now, I would have given you a hard knock on the head.” Maria fumed over the phone. She couldn't believe that Selena would leave the country without letting her know. She was worried sick trying to reach her on the phone. To think that's the least of the things she didn't know happening in Selena's life at the moment.“Calm down, girl. I didn't have time to think.” Selena said, trying to pacify her friend. It wasn't working because she could literally hear her friend breathing heavily over the phone.“Okay. I'm calm.” Maria said after a moment. “So tell me what happened?” Selena sighed and got to her feet, moving about in her hotel room. After landing in Peru, she had booked a hotel and settled in before phoning Maria. Moving around in the new city wasn't hard for a first timer though. All thanks to Google map.“There are things I can't explain to you at the moment. Just know I'm fine and when I can, I will explain things to you.” She breathed, squeezing her e
“Dad?” Kyle called at the door, smartly dressed. Robert looked up from his laptop and smiled genuinely at him. He was trying to round off work before he could go down to the party venue. It was Kyle’s tenth birthday and after he left Peru without Selena, he had engrossed himself in planning the party himself to keep himself busy. That way he would think less of her and funny enough, it worked.“Hey big man. Come in.” He cheerfully invited his son in. Kyle threw himself on his father's bed peeping into the laptop, trying to find out what Robert’s working on. It was surprising to the whole family when they found out that Robert was actually Kyle's father. It was a beautiful surprise. Kyle didn't have to feel any less of himself finding out he was actually adopted by his real family. His only regret was his mother missing. He thought if he had been nice to Selena maybe she wouldn't have left him the second time. He did understand why she left him the first time, it was for his own go
Inside a luxurious suite, the air felt like something out of a movie. The room was painted in pale lilac hues and the furniture was covered in silky, pastel colors. There were two doors leading to the bedroom and one leading to the bathroom, but they didn't appear to have been used recently. In the center of the room was an enormous white bed with matching nightstands, both filled with various perfumes and lotions, as well as a large mirror with black curtains behind it, blocking most of the natural light from being let inside. Several chairs had been pushed up against the side table and one of those chairs sat near the window, with the curtain drawn back to let some natural light into the room. Atop the other table was a small crystal ball and beside it was a tall wineglass, filled with clear liquid. It looked quite ordinary, no different than any other wine glass. It was, however, very expensive, costing over ten thousand dollars. It was owned by a man called “Zeus'' which co
Maria's face immediately fell. She knew that it wasn't something that she could fix."Oh, my! I thought the doctor said he would not be needing the surgery soonest," Maria said helplessly."I thought so too not until I got a call from the hospital stating that he needs the surgery before the end of tomorrow or he will die. I am not sure how I will get $20k in just one day. I don't want my kid brother to die," Selena's voice cracked at the end of her statement. She heard a few tears in her eyes."This is not good. How are we going to get the money? I don't even have up to that amount and Jack would not listen to me.""I just wished there was anything that could be done. I mean, anything. I will do it to get the money," Selena persisted hoping for a miracle. A light bulb clicked on Maria's head and her eyes lit up but she was hesitant to let out what she thought might be the solution. It's not a nice offer but it will be the best they can get."I think there is a way but I am not s
AT THE MALL…. Maria watched Selena with a look of amusement as Selena didn't seem to make a choice. No doubt, there are lots of beautiful dresses there, and maybe even something in a more risqué or slutty style that could get Selena into one of the hottest clubs. But she seemed to be stuck on just one dress. The red silk with silver stripes was a perfect dress for her, it showed off her toned arms and hips. She was so focused on trying on dresses that Maria thought Selena would never notice her presence until she spoke up."Hey Selena," Maria said walking up behind her, "You sure this is what you want?" She asked. She wanted to help Selena choose a dress but wasn't sure how and had no clue which would work best regarding what the outfit is for. On their way here, Maria had pictured a perfect dress for Selena but getting to the mall, she too was speechless because each dress she saw looked better than the last one and after trying, she gave up and then asked Selena to make a cho
"I bet you, she is suspecting you are up to no good. She is very inquisitive for my liking," Maria stated in a matter of factly tone. Selena couldn't deny that Nurse Vera was indeed curious about where she was going tonight. She has always been like that. Since her parents died, the nurse has been more than family to them. She can run to her for any assistance but this time, she doesn't want to trouble the nurse.Selena had pleaded with the doctor not to mention the kind of money that is involved in Andrew's surgery to Nurse Vera and that's for a personal reason. Telling Nurse Vera would not be the best option because she would not be able to help with the amount that is involved and again Vera would not ask questions when she finally gets the money for Andrew's surgery. It's for the best, hopefully, tonight will work as planned By now they were standing before Andrew's ward.Selena opened the door and her heart dropped to the ground. Andrew was lying on the bed, looking a
"So Andrew, Melissa will look after you tonight," Selena said after a few minutes of all of them staying in silence. She has seen the way Andrew was wrinkling his face and furrowing his brows and it worried her because she knows he is thinking which is not good for his state of heart right now."She has been doing that in a row now. It's fine. She is happy to serve."Andrew smiled after stating that. Selena and Maria looked at him weirdly. Why was he smiling like that?"Is there something I or we need to know, Andrew?" Selena asked after she could not contain her curiosity."Naw, I am not sure," Andrew said as he closed his eyes shut. Seeing how wearily he looks, Selena thought of leaving the question after his surgery. Something is definitely going on between Andrew and Melissa and she is sure of it."Just be ready to tell me what it is when you are better," Selena said, giving him a playful punch on the arm. They all smiled and went silent again Thirty minutes later, Melissa ar
8 PM SELENA'S APARTMENT Selena stood looking at the mirror admiring how she was looking tonight. Maria was trying to adjust the hem of the red off-shoulder dress."You know what I like about you, Selena? That's that you always look beautiful even when you're doing something stupid." Maria smiled brightly."Well, don't keep telling me that!" She snapped back and turned away from Maria, "I think you are pretty beautiful too, Maria.""Yes," Maria laughed a little, "but not as beautiful as my own reflection." Selena turned around to face Maria and smiled slightly. She knew that Maria was just teasing her but it made her happy. Maria is doing a lot for her not to think much about tonight.“I still can’t get it right, Selena. This dress needs a bit of adjustment, or you’ll look like a fish out of water,” Maria said with a serious expression. Selena sighed and faced her friend, "it's not so bad. it looks perfect on me. I don't think any man will resist me tonight.""I know right? I d