Chapter 1

SIOBEH

It will be a lifetime of longing for him… but I know, it's worth it. Wherever this story leads, I can say that I was hurt, I sacrificed a lot, but what is certain in those events is that I loved. I loved with a pure love that no one can ever erase. 

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"And... the winner of the first round is... Kent Saavedra! Yes! our golden boy! whoo!" announced the announcer.  

Everyone present at the auto racing event applauded and cheered, and the support was all-out, including me. Of course, I guess my childhood friend Kent was my favorite. 

They happily carried Kent towards me and I happily welcomed them.

“Whoo! I told you Siobeh, I won! I won! whoohoo!” he told me. 

“Yes! Way to go! Golden boy!” I said while watching how happy he was. 

We just took the sports car we brought from my brother without saying goodbye and then went to this event. 

And just like other kids in town, me and Kent are rebels who only seek fun in our teenage days. 

“Alright alright folks! Fifteen minute break and we are going to start the second round!” the emcee reminded, so Kent drank some water first and then did some stretching because his back and arms were hurting, as well as his legs from driving. 

After a while, I suddenly heard my cellphone ringing, but I just put it down in the orange Nissan GTR we were carrying. 

“Why aren't you answering the call?” Kent asked me. 

“It's my brother, Kent, it's my fucking brother, he's mad!” I said, grinning mischievously. 

“Turn off your phone,” Kent said, also grinning and as if he had thought of something silly, “Or… take a selfie with us on his car!” Kent said, taking my cellphone and taking a picture of us in front of the Nissan GTR and sending it to my brother. 

“You're such a bad boy, Kent!” I told him. 

He's the only one who really understands my antics because, like me, he's also stubborn. 

"You guys, just one more race! It's over! I'll just feed my opponent sand!" Kent boasted as he got ready. 

This kid of mine is so arrogant, hey! 

"Then race as fast as you can before daddy finds out!" I said, pushing Kent into the car while we both giggled at our antics.

"Okay! Booze up folks! We're going to the final round of our racing game tonight!" announced the announcer. 

The participants took their places in the game again but this time it was different, because there were only two of them in the arena to race against each other. Last year's champion Alejandro Clemente and today's winner, my childhood friend Kent Saavedra, along with our representatives, myself and none other than Aarav Clemente. 

They say that this man is a very dangerous man. Well, I doubt that because I feel like there is no one worse than my daddy and brother. 

“Representatives, please!” the announcer called so I hurriedly approached but Aarav approached slowly. I looked at him, he was wearing a business suit and a hat. 

I didn't think a businessman would condone this kind of game because he looked like he was about the same age as brother Antonio. His dark eyes stared at me and he took off his hat. 

I can't explain how I feel. My chest pounded hard the first time I saw him up close because his incredibly handsome appearance and the well-shaped body he had was revealed to me. 

He was so damn attractive and I hate myself right now. 

I was stunned for a moment but when I recovered, I spoke, “It's nice to finally meet you, Mr. Aarav Clemente.” 

“I didn't expect a young woman in a place like this. I thought Antonio would be my rival, but it looks like his younger sister is too stubborn to replace him.” 

"Oh yeah, it looks like you know my brother but not me... I'm the most dangerous Aldama that you'll ever meet!" I estimate him. 

"You? Dangerous, don't make me laugh Sweetie, how old are you huh? Eighteen?" 

"Just because you have a nice car doesn't mean that I can't win against you," I said, my eyes still narrowed. 

“Well, you're right. How about a wager then.” he offered me but I didn't think I would fall for it. 

“A wager?” I asked him. 

“Yes, a wager. If you win, my car is yours, it's like you're not borrowing it from your brother anymore.” Aarav said, rubbing his red Ferrari car while Alejandro was already in it and testing its engine. He even smiled, which made me laugh. 

“Well, that's a tempting bet.” I said because it looked like that version of the Ferrari was still a limited edition. 

“But… if I win, you will…” he said, looking at my body and looking like he wanted to undress me, tss! Maniac! 

"You want what, jerk?!" I asked annoyed because his gaze was fixed on my healthy breasts. 

"You will marry me… and sell your body to me." he said in a domineering voice as if he wanted to eat me alive. 

"Boo! Ain't gonna happen, Bro! If I were you, you'd just go home, because I'm the one who's going to win this!" Kent shouted, still grinning, which made me slap his shoulder. 

This is stupid! The conditions Aarav has set are not funny and he even has the guts to brag! This kid of mine is really crazy!

“The match was so heated that there were even bets! Who will win?! Team Aarav or Team Siobeh?! Who are you betting on?! You guys! Make some noise!” the announcer shouted and the audience cheered and applauded. 

“So.. what do you say, if you're really the most dangerous Aldama that I will ever meet, prove it,” he said with a smile as if he had found a way to play with me but he wouldn't give up. I'm an Aldama and losing is not in our blood. 

"Deal," I answered him firmly. 

At the same time, the audience screamed even louder. 

"Alright! Alright! We have a deal now! We can start this hot racing! Okay! On your mark get set... go!" 

At the announcer's signal and the lowering of the bandana, Alejandro and Kent's cars started moving at the same time. 

The clash between the two race cars was heated, and every time they collided, the hands of the drivers of those cars would tremble.

Their runs are so fast, like lightning, as if death is chasing them and they are eager to reach the end first. 

“Fuck!” Kent muttered as Alejandro continued to press him. 

We were able to watch it because of the large LCD screens or video walls in front of Aarav and me. 

"Go home, Boy!" he teased him. 

“You go home you fucking asshole!” Kent hissed and quickly escaped her pressure, barely overtaking Alejandro's car that was speeding next to him. 

"Whoohoo! I'm gonna win! I'm gonna win again, come on Baby, don't make me fail, Siobeh's life is on the line!" Kent promised. 

I didn't think he would say that. It's worrying. I looked at Aarav and he seemed determined to say that I had to marry him and something would happen between us. 

“Eat my dust!” Alejandro exclaimed, already ahead of Kent. Kent was already holding the steering wheel tightly because Alejandro was really fast. 

“Fuck! Shit! Come on!” Kent hissed in a hurry and now he was the one pushing Alejandro and was shaking but suddenly his hand came off the steering wheel, Alejandro grinned and was ahead of him at the finish line.

Aarav looked at me. 

"Oh, how is that?" he said. 

I almost trembled from where I was standing because of fear. I didn't know how I was going to escape the man in front of me now but Aarav looked at his wristwatch. 

"I guess, I'll see you again," he said and then left. 

But… How about the wager?