The soft morning light filters through the lace curtains, bathing the room in a golden glow. Amanda squinted and opened her eyes fully, adjusting to the bright light. She yawned and turned to the other side. Her gaze fell on Carl's broad chest and she looked up at his alluring face. She stifled a gasp as thoughts of everything they did the night before filled her mind.She sat upright, shoving the blanket over her chest. She stared at her body and it was then she realised she was stark naked. Several emotions overwhelmed her. Guilt gnawed at her chest at the realisation of what she did.She didn't even know how everything happened. It happened just so fast. She got turned on and there was this desperation to have Carl in her last night and there was no way she could resist him after receiving those pleasures from himShe touched her lips, her mind reeling as she processed everything that happened. She felt sore down there, a reminder of the powerful thrusts she received from Carl..Sli
Amanda and Charlotte went to the cafeterias after lectures. Charlotte ordered spaghetti and meatballs while Amanda went for sandwiches and smoothies. They munched quietly, staring into each other's eyes.Melanie slipped classes that day. She's been with Frank since the day they left the grand arena for the bike contest. Amanda and Charlotte had called to know when she'd be returning but there's been so conclusion from her end“I'm sure she's still enjoying her time with Frank. She's definitely not ready to return,” Charlotte muttered with a mouthful of spaghetti. She grasped her fork and twisted the spaghetti before taking another spoonful of it.Amanda smiled sheepishly as she sipped her smoothie.. thoughts of everything she did with Carl still lingers in her mind.. She felt a little embarrassed and couldn't get her mind off it. She still couldn't believe that she confessed her feelings to him and even slept with him.She felt a little uneasy but she tried hard not to think too much.
Amanda's eyes narrowed, her mind racing as Hilary's words resounded in her ears."What do you mean?" she asked curiously, trying to keep her tone neutral.Hilary's smile grew wider, her eyes glinting with amusement. She shoved her finger into her blonde hair and gave it a twirl.Her lips twitched in a lopsided smile "Oh, come on, Amanda. You're not that naive, are you? Don’t tell me you think Adrian is as perfect as he seems?” She said, her voice tinged with mockery.Amanda's brows knitted as she tried to comprehend her statement. She felt a shiver run down her spine as Hilary's words struck a chord. She knew she was Adrian's ex-girlfriend and it was possible for her to say things that aren't true just to cause enmity between them and perhaps, destroy their relationship."What are you talking about?" Amanda asked, her voice firm but her heart racing with anticipation.Hilary leaned in, her voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "I'm talking about his reputation, Amanda. Adrian's not
Charlotte stood on her spot, curious to know what she meant.. Curious to know why she said Mason can't be with someone like her."...You're just a pawn in Mason's game, Charlotte. He's using you to get back at Oliver, and you're too blind to see it," Paige sneered, her eyes flashing with malice.Charlotte's face reddened with anger, but before she could respond, Amanda intervened."Let's just go, Charlotte. We don't need to waste our time on her," Amanda said, tugging Charlotte's arm.But Charlotte stood her ground, her eyes locked on Paige. "I'm not afraid of you, Paige. And I'm definitely not afraid of what you think about my relationship with Mason."Paige snorted. "We'll see about that. You just wait and see how long Mason sticks around once he's gotten what he wants from you."Charlotte's eyes narrowed, but she didn't take the bait. Instead, she turned and walked away, Amanda by her side.As they left Paige behind, Amanda turned to Charlotte and asked, "Are you okay?"Charlotte no
Charlotte couldn't shake off the feeling that Paige's words had planted in her mind. Was Mason really using her to get back at Oliver?As she walked, Amanda fell into step beside her. "Hey, are you okay?" Amanda asked, concern etched on her face.Charlotte nodded, trying to brush off her doubts. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just angry."Amanda squeezed her arm. "Don't let Paige get to you. She's just jealous."But Charlotte couldn't shake off the feeling that Paige had spoken the truth. She needed to talk to Mason, to clear the air and find out what was really going on.“Just forget everything she said. It's not helpful. She's only saying those things to get you worried..”“I know but I have to see Mason. Will you follow me to the Wild Hogs Motorcycle club?” Charlotte asked, staring at Amanda whose lips conformed into a thin lineShe recalled the last time she stepped her feet into the club..she could recall her experience there— How angry she was when Carl was being so controlling.Although she
Amanda had been brooding since she received that message from Hilary. She had gone to meet Adrian, hoping to understand his intent to be in a relationship with her. Although she had approached him in a friend's manner regarding it, Adrian suspected that she was starting to get suspicious. He knew he got close to her because of the bet he made with Craig but he had fallen in love with her along the way.He got to realise that he was interested in her…he saw that she was different from other girls and he was willing to keep her by his side .Her beautiful blonde hair, smooth white skin and innocent bluish doe eyes were features of her that he loved the most. “Since we became friends…” Adrian mumbled, a forced smile tugged at his lips as he leaned against the wall, his eyes fixed on her curious face.“I found out you're someone special and I see you differently from every other girl. I wanted to stop seeing you at one point but I found it impossible…” Adrian said, gulping his drink. Alt
“I'll continue with my lectures but Carl, I won't tolerate any distractions and side talks.” The middle aged professor warned, his tone serious..Carl nodded, his lips thinning as he watched the man spun around to face the board.“Why did you show up here?” Amanda asked, her voice barely above a whisper.“Because I've been so eager to see you..” Carl whispered, placing his hand over hers.He stole a glance at the ladies who were secretly taking pictures of them. Carl would often smile and even pose for the camera while Amanda kept her face hidden even after failed attempts.“Carl…” She called but suddenly went silent when the professor turned in her direction.“Yes, babe..” Carl replied, cocking his thick brows.“You didn't tell me you were gonna do this.” Amanda muttered, a slight disappointment in her features.“Because it's a surprise,” Carl whispered and nibbled his lips when the professor turned around again, his prying eyes scanning everyone's faces.A lady nudged her friend who
The air cackled with tension and an unsettling feeling lingered as Carl and Adrian prepared to compete in the bike race. Adrian shot Carl a glare, his face etched with determination.Carl smirked as he wore his helmet before mounting his bike. He leaned forward and grabbed the handlebar. Adrian mounted his bike and turned on the ignition, while the bike roared to life, sending chills down Amanda's spineShe had an uneasy feeling about the whole thing. Her instinct warns her that something awful might happen if they move on with the race. She felt bad because they weren't willing to listen to her.. They think she's a prize to be won…Amanda bit her lower lips, her body trembling as she rubbed her clammy hands together, her eyes fixed on both Carl and Adrian who were set to begin the race.Her pleas to stop them fell on deaf ears, and she was forced to watch in horror as the two of them revved their engines to life, rattling through her bones. Beads of sweat trickled down her spine, a hi
Amanda's eyes locked onto the screen as she hesitated to answer the call. Her mind raced with thoughts of what her mom could want, and why she was calling now, after all this time. She hadn't spoken to her mom in weeks, not since their last argument.Amanda's friends noticed her hesitation and exchanged curious glances. Matilda raised an eyebrow, "Amanda, is everything okay?" she asked, concern etched on her face.Amanda took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. She didn't want to draw attention to her personal issues, especially not in front of her new friends. "Yeah, everything's fine," she said, forcing a smile onto her face.With a sense of trepidation, Amanda answered the call, "Hello?" she said, her voice cautious."Amanda, sweetie, it's Mom," her mom's voice came through the line, sounding anxious. "I've been trying to reach you for weeks. I was starting to get worried."Amanda's grip on her phone tightened, her mind racing with thoughts of what to say, how to react. She h
Charlotte exchanged a few deep breaths as she alighted from the cab.“Thanks,” she mumbled as she handed the taxi driver his fare.After he had driven off, she smoothed her jacket with her fingers. A warm smile tugged at her lips as she bundled deeper in it. The cold winter air hit her face as she sliced a strand of her hair behind her ear.Her smile faltered as she neared Amanda's apartment.She took a deep breath before knocking on the door.They'd been close friends, but it had been weeks since they last spoke.Charlotte had heard rumors about Amanda's transformation, but she wasn't prepared for what she saw when the door opened.Amanda stood before her, looking like a completely different person. Her hair was shorter and darker, her style more elegant and refined. But it was her eyes that startled Charlotte the most - they seemed harder, more guarded."Charlotte," Amanda said, her voice cool and detached. "It's been a while."Charlotte hesitated, unsure of how to react. "Amanda, y
“What is it? What did you just see?” Carl asked, his face etched with concern. He noticed how glued Melanie was to her phone, her face was a mask of horror and extreme shock.“Are you alright?” Carl asked once more as their gazes met.Melanie swallowed the lump in her throat and pushed back those tears that threatened to fall.“After checking my phone, I saw trending news about my pregnancy. Who the hell must have done this?” Melanie whispered tremulously. Adrian pulled out his phone from his pocket, his thumb hovering over the screen with his eyes fixed on it.His jaw dropped a little when he saw a recent video of Melanie puking in an upscale bar.Carl took the phone from him to see what he had seen.“It's a video of me, right?” Melanie asked, her voice above a whisper.“Yes, it is. It’s a video of you at the Malibu bar. That's definitely you, because you're wearing the same clothes you have on now, so it must be from today,” Adrain said as he showed her the video.Melanie pressed he
Both Carl and Adrian had been waiting for what felt like an eternity. Most times, they engaged in conversations about their motorcycle club and other affairs in their lives.Even when they had busy schedules, they still decided to wait at the hospital till Melanie was awake.A slender nurse approached them. She was wearing a nurse scrub and a nose mask. “Patient in room 305 is awake. Miss Melanie Gabrielle.” She spoke, her gaze flicking at both Carl and Adrian.“Thanks for informing us. How is she?” Carl asked politely.“She’s feeling much better. Since she's awake, then you can see her.” She informed them before turning to walk away.“Alright, thanks,” Carl replied with a nod. He and Adrian strolled in the direction of Melanie's ward. As they entered the room, they saw Melanie lying in bed, looking pale and weak. A doctor was standing next to her, a somber expression on his face."Ah, gentlemen," the doctor said, nodding at Carl and Adrian with a bright smile on his face."I'm gla
As they rushed towards Melanie's lifeless body, Carl's eyes widened in shock."Oh my god, it's really.. it's- it's really Melanie?" he exclaimed as he squatted in front of her. Carl positioned her back on a firm flat surface before lifting her chin to open her airway.He listened for her breath sound and luckily, he could feel air on his cheek.Adrian's face twisted in concern, his brows furrowing. "Yeah, it's truly Melanie but what's going on? Is she breathing?” he asked, scanning the surrounding area before turning to face Carl.“Yeah. Luckily she is,” Carl replied but his hopes faded when he discovered that she wasn't breathing.His eyes sprang wide like saucers with fear imprinted on his features.Carl carefully turned Melanie onto her back, and Adrian helped him loosen her clothing. "She's not breathing?” Adrian asked curiously.“Yes, Adrian. She's not fucking breathing!!!” Carl yelled back, trying his best to revive her.Adrian pushed Carl away and immediately began administerin
“Leave, Carl and Adrian. I'm not going with either of you. I've chosen this life for myself and I'm loving every bit of it,” Amanda mumbled, her voice resolute with a fierce expression on her face. Matilda leaned against her, resting her hand on Amanda's shoulders with a hint of pride in her eyes.“We know we've wronged you, Amanda but we aren't giving up on you. We're always going to be here for you no matter what,”Carl spoke in a steady voice, “Yeah. We won't give up.” Adrian chipped in with a nod..Their words came out in whispered promises and for a moment, Amanda maintained eye contact with them, noticing the love, acceptance, determination and support in it.She might be acting so stubborn but she knows full well that they're willing to stick with her.Matilda scoffed as their words elicited an eye roll from her. Stepping in front of me, she crossed her arms and eyed Adrian and Carl from head to toe.“Trust me, she's heard every single thing you both said but that doesn't chan
Amanda left them to meet her crew. Carl and Adrian watched her leave, their faces etched with disappointment. Adrian rubbed his forehead as he tried to make sense of everything she said earlier. His mind reeled as he tried to process everything she said.. He totally understands why she's angry. She has every fucking right to be angry. He wished he had told her earlier about the bet he made with Craig and how he had genuinely fallen in love with her.She's mad at him because she felt his love for her was nothing but pretence. As if that wasn't enough, she went through a recent betrayal from her best friend and now, she just discovered the truth about Mr Finn being her biological father.Carl slid his fingers into his hair, a gloomy expression on his face.“I feel so bad. Our relationship is strained. I didn't expect things to go this way,” Carl spoke as he stood beside Adrian, both their eyes fixed on Amanda.Adrian crossed his arms, his face firm with his eyes narrowing as he drifted
Amanda and her new crew sang to the lyrics, their voices forming a perfect blend. People cheered them on as they sang while Carl and Adrian watched in confusion. “We lost her, Adrian. She's now a different person,” Carl spoke, rubbing his forehead, his face imprinted with worry. Adrian shook his head in denial. “No, Carl. We haven't lost her. She's only trying to redefine herself. We can still get her back. We just have to show our unwavering support and help her heal, man.”Carl smirked and stood on his toes, struggling to see Amanda who was still singing on the stage with her crew. Her face was blurred by the strobing lights.“You think it's easy to win her back. She's clearly upset with us, Adrian.”“That doesn't mean we shouldn't give it a try. We can't let her go. Can we?” Adrian retorted, trying to make his voice clear over the booming song playing from the sticker..Carl perked his ears and nodded, his lips thinning.“You're right, bro. We just have to try. It's the only opti
Amanda's eyes scanned the nightclub, her gaze settling on a group of girls dancing and laughing together. She recognized them as the notorious "Bad Girls Club," known for their wild parties and carefree attitude.Amanda's lips curled into a sly smile as she made her way towards them. She had always been drawn to their fearless and uninhibited energy.As she approached, the girls turned to her, their eyes sparkling with excitement. "Amanda, girl! We've missed you!" one of them exclaimed, pulling her into a tight hug.Amanda laughed, feeling a sense of belonging among these girls. They didn't judge her, and they didn't care about her past. All they cared about was living in the moment and having fun.The night wore on, with Amanda and the Bad Girls Club dancing, drinking, and laughing together. They were a whirlwind of energy and excitement, and Amanda felt alive, free from the burdens of her past.As the night lingered, Amanda found herself letting go of her past, losing herself in the