Chapter 1

13 years ago...

The Taylors were getting ready to attend a party. Their business partners, Mr. Ricky and Mrs. Charee Williams were celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. They’re like family more than business partners and they’ve known each other since their teenage years.  

Arianna was fixing her daughter’s hair when, “Mom, could you please put lipstick on me?” She narrowed her eyes, “Why do you need to put on lipstick? Darling, you don’t have to; you are already the most beautiful," she replied.

“Please Mom, I want lipstick because I wanted Chadrick to notice me," Allesandra persuaded her mom. She even showed her puppy eyes. Chadrick is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams and 12 years older than Allesandra. She believes he’s her hero, her prince, like those in her mother’s bedtime stories.

“What did you just say Allesandra? You are only 6 years old princess,” her dad Alex reacted. He seemed surprised while Arianna giggled. Someone smirked with a suppressed laugh from behind and it was Andrew her annoying elder brother.

She was really excited to see him that she nearly throws a tantrum before they left for the party. She insisted to leave after she got dressed up and that was what happened. They arrived an hour early than the scheduled time.

While her parents were busy talking to the Williams, she walked around to search for Chadrick. She was giggling and smiling the moment she found him. "There you are!" She ran straight to him and screamed “Chadrick! Catch me!”

Chadrick bent with open arms to catch her. “Wow, this little princess got bigger!” he swung her around. “A few years from now I can’t lift you anymore,” he added.

“That’s right! She’s getting heavier eating all her nuggets and ice creams,” that was Andrew who grinned mischievously.

 “Chadrick do I look cute and pretty?” she showed her beautiful eyes. “Yes! Without a doubt princess!” he kissed her cheek.

“Dad, Chadrick kissed me and he said I’m pretty!" she giggled. "He likes me too! I want to marry him!” she announced excitedly.

“I think I’m getting a heart attack right now!” Alex uttered with a meaningful stare. “I love her and she will always be my little sister," Chadrick laughed loudly.

“Is that so? Let’s see in the near future," Alex responded in doubt. "I will keep an eye on you,"  then the room was filled with smiles and laughter.