KELLY POV
I gasped as Dain forced me to sit, and Holly chuckled before pulling him closer. Then she kissed him again, this time with her eyes on me.
It felt as if my heart was ripped out of my chest and her betrayal stinged even more than Dain's. We are like soul sisters, and I love her so damn much.
I didn't expect this from Dain or even from her. I have never felt so heartbroken all my life; she pulled away, smirking at me.
"How did that make you feel?" She taunted.
"Nauseous," I replied, wiping the tears on my cheeks; it didn't stop more from falling.
This is Holly, my nice friend that looks out for me, the one that was worried that I would get lost in the crowd last night.
The one I shared everything with, and nobody knows her like she knows me; she is the reason I'm not in college now. I gave her my savings because she had a debt she wanted to pay.
This is how she repays me? Sleeping with my boyfriend behind my back and holding a knife at me.
"Oh, don't cry, you poor thing. Look at how she is crying like she's the innocent one," she pouted.
Dain left for her room, and it was just the two of us. I glanced at the door. I can escape if I play my cards right. "Don't even think about it; if not, I will gut you and call it a day," she threatened with an unhinged glint in her eyes.
"You see you and I are different; we are so different, and sometimes I wondered why you didn't notice. I didn't sleep with your boyfriend because I fell in love with him or something; I only did it to spite you, and I saw how you were head over heels in love with him, so I seduced him, and I might have told him something about you." She shrugged and started laughing hysterically like a maniac.
Oh my goodness, is she possessed?
"When did this happen?" I asked to see if I could buy some time to make my escape; she is crazy, and I don't need anyone to confirm that.
"I don't know, two months ago? Three months ago? Or let's see... A year ago?" She chuckled while playing with the knife in her hand.
"What did I ever do to you?" I asked and she scoffed.
"What did you ever do to me? Let's see is the fact that you are a worthless little whore or that you are a snake!" She snarled, pointing the knife at me. I have to think fast before she cuts me.
"You went ahead and dated Carl, even when you knew how I felt about him, you worthless piece of shit! You go around acting like a little Miss Goody two shoes when you are just a little slut," she accused.
"What the hell are you talking about? You never told me you liked Carl; I didn't even like that guy; he's my ex for crying out loud! You didn't say anything when I told you he asked me out," I yelled. If this is about my ex, then she has got to be kidding me.
He wasn't my type, and we only dated for a few months before I ended things with him. I met Dain right after, and we started dating.
She never told me anything about this, and I'm surprised the whole thing is about him. "You see why I hate you; you act like you are so good when you really are a bitch. Carl wasn't interested in me after he saw your stupid, beautiful face. I saw him first, and I fell for him first, then you just had to come in and ruin it all with your slutty eyes and pretty face. I hate you for taking that away from me. Guess what? Your useless boyfriend didn't even try to stop me from making advances on him. It started with one phone call. I lied that you were sick; he rushed down while you were away, and I lied that you were cheating. After that, I gave him a good head, and he resisted only at the beginning, but soon I had him eating out of my palm. You know how men think of women as fickle, but it's the opposite, and I didn't even have to try hard." She laughed.
"You are a monster," I spat, and she grabbed my hair, pulling so hard my scalp burned in pain.
"Yes, my dear, and I'm going to enjoy showing you what this monster is capable of." She raised the knife to stab me, and I didn't think twice before throwing my weight on her.
We crashed on the table, and her grip on my hair loosen, so I made a run for it, only for her to grab my hair again, pulling me back.
Pain crossed through my veins as she sank the knife into my right shoulder, and I screamed in pain, "If you think you will be leaving this place alive, then think again. Don't worry, I won't dump you in a ditch. Your boyfriend suggested we dump you in an abandoned alley full of trash. Don't worry, the police will find your body quickly so you can rest in a morgue. I'm sure we'll be out of the country when they start investigating. We are leaving in two two hours." She whispered into my ear and ripped the knife out.
I cried out in pain, then I hit her stomach with my elbow. She grunted and let go of me. My shoulder was bleeding badly, and I needed to leave before she got to me again.
"You are just a sour, jealous bitch!" I yelled, holding my bleeding shoulder as I turned to kick her stomach. She yelled, calling for Dain as I kicked her again, and then I quickly ran for the door just as I was about to twist the doorknob.
A heavy weight crashed on my back, and I wailed as Dain dragged me back. Holly had recovered, and she glared at me before stabbing me again in my left thigh.
Dain held my hands behind my back with his other hand on my mouth; my screams were muffled, and I lost hope as she stabbed my right thigh.
Dain let me go, and I fell on the ground with a large thud. I couldn't walk, so I started crawling away from her.
"Now it's time to finish it." She raised the knife again, and I screamed.
The door burst open, and I heard a gunshot. My eyelids were heavy as I was losing blood, and my vision was blurry.
I caught a glimpse of some men in black suits before I passed out.
Kelly's POV “ Pardon?”. I muttered, feigning lack of understanding.Camille smiled and took a sip to get coffee.“Tell me exactly what Mrs Cathe discussed with you, Kelly? Words for words.”“Pardon?” I muttered again, pretending not to understand what she meant.Camille leaned forward, her eyes sharp with curiosity. She toyed with the cup of coffee in her hands, a mischievous smile playing across her face. A part of me wanted to trust her but Alez’s words made me reconsider my choice.“Kelly, don’t play dumb with me. You know what I am talking about and asking from you. Just Tell me exactly what Mrs. Cathe said to you. Word for word. I want to know the big secret.”I shifted in my seat, my hand tightening around my cup. “Camille, there's nothing important to discuss. We didn't really discuss anything serious and you know Mrs. Cathe. Some conversations are just better left private. Mrs. Cathe trusts me, and I don’t want to betray that. He probably doesn't want anyone to hear of this.”
Kelly's POV “Make sure to change her napkins regularly. “ I instructed Nanny Mel.Daniella had gone out to meet you with a friend thus the nanny had to take care of Ivy. Based on my own preference, I would never let any stranger babysit or care for Ivy except for Daniella.“Yes ma'am. I'll do just that.”Nanny Mel held Ivy in her arms, rocking her gently while she whimpered softly.I kissed Ivy’s cheek before leaving, her soft giggle warming my heart. “Mommy will be back soon, okay?” I whispered.“Momma? Mummy?.” Ivy went on smiling and showing off her entrenched dimple.Stepping out, the fresh air brushed my face as I got into the car, driving myself out of the castle while headed to Delökreés café. I was so excited to meet with Camille. It had been a long time since I chatted with a friend off work and meeting her at a café made me anticipatory for whatever topic she wanted to discuss.The drive to the cafeé felt short and smooth. No traffic and bi stress. Maybe this was because I
Kelly's POV Honestly, I was overjoyed to see how happy Alex was for my achievement.“Congratulations baby, you hit the jackpot.” he said, his eyes glowing with pride. I smiled shyly, my cheeks heating. “Thank you, Bae but it’s not just my win, alone, it’s ours. You have always been my biggest support.” He cupped my face gently. “And I always will be, Kelly. You deserve the world. You and Ivy deserve all the world.”Daniella grinned from across the table, raising her glass. “To Kelly, our superstar! Who isn't just a mother and a model but a celebrity whose fame won't be short-lived."Ivy clapped her little hands, giggling like she understood the moment. My eyes filled with happy tears. At that instant, I felt whole, like nothing was missing in my life. Like all my life's goals had been met. My dreams are now a reality.Alex reached for my hand under the table and squeezed it warmly. “We’ll walk this journey together, sugar pie,” he whispered. Daniella’s eyes softened, her smile pr
Kelly’s POV “Maybe a vacation to Hawaii or Paris? Ivy loves coconut juice and there are a lot of fresh ones in Hawaii. What do you think, Danielle?”. I asked Daniella as I scooped some carbonara into Alex's plate.Daniella smiled thoughtfully, resting her chin on her palm for a while before she laid out the wine glasses on the table.“Hawaii sounds like a dream. It's a good place to go. Ivy would definitely love it. My goddaughter has such good taste like me. The beaches, the sun, and yes, the coconut juice too. Everything feels like paradise on earth.” she said with a soft chuckle. “But Paris is magical as well… she might enjoy sightseeing the Eiffel Tower and the cute cafés and the French vibes hit differently.”Alex looked up from his plate, a small smile forming on his lips. “You both seem to have already packed your bags in your minds,” he teased and chuckled again.“But Hawaii doesn’t sound bad. I’ve always wanted to visit the islands. You know, a week in a tropical region. The
Kelly's POV My bestie “A warm welcome for the most beautiful Mom and model in town. “ Daniella squeaked the moment I walked into the house after a long day in Mrs Cathe’s office.I laughed tiredly, dropping my bag on the couch. “Daniella, please don’t start with your drama today. I am really exhausted. Bed!! Bed!!! I need a bed to loosen and relax. Today has been both stressful and fruitful..”She rushed over and hugged me tight. “Oh, don’t act too humble, Kelly. You’re the new hot cake! The trend. Everyone’s talking about you. Allow me to admire such a talent, your Majesty. I have to tell you the truth, Kelly. You are a superstar.”Before I could reply, I heard a soft giggle. Ivy’s giggle filled the room. She crawled into my arm as I swept her off the ground. Her tiny hands reached for my face while slightly pulling at my hair.“Daniella winked. “See? Even your god-daughter agrees. Right Ivy?”. I kissed Ivy’s soft cheek and sighed, my tiredness melting a little at her sweet laugh
Kelly's POV “I'll get back to you when I need to, Mrs Kelly. All I need is a hot shower and a body massage.” Mrs Cathe grinned. She patted my shoulder. Finn had come already to pick me up and was waiting in the car.I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. The exhaustion of the fashion show was starting to catch up with me and I was beginning to be really famished.“Of course Mrs Cathe. Thank you for being awesome and supportive of me as always.” I smiled while thanking Mrs Cathe for her guidance and support. As I walked out of the venue, Finn's familiar face greeted me from the car. I slipped into the passenger seat, letting out a contented sigh. The mere thought of a hot shower and a relaxing massage made my body tingle. That was just what I needed. A really hot shower and some whiskey for a celebratory moment.I leaned back, closing my eyes while I let Finn drive me home, the stress of the day slowly melting away. "Take me home, Finn," I murmured, smiling softly.“Yes