*MID–NIGHT^PACK* Tems sat behind the wheel of his car, fuming with extreme anger. He couldn't believe that his elder brother, Lorenzo now has Tinsely all to himself. It just wasn't fair, he can't have the woman he wants while he destroyed his past. He will make him pay for everything. Moments later, Tems revved the engine and sped off toward the pack.Later on, he arrived at the pack, and he could see his foster siblings, Isabella and Frank, waiting for him.Isabella was the first to approach him, plastering smiles on his face. “Hey, bro! It's good to see you see home, how are you doing?" she asked with a grin.Tems stepped out of the car, he looked and glared at her before replying coldly, "I don't want to talk to you.” Isabella's cheeks burned with hurt and embarrassment. Frank noticed the awkward air, and he tried to chime in as well, saying, “Yeah, big bro. Lorenzo—” “Enough! Don't you see I am not in the mood?” Tems cut him off mid-sentence, pushing him aside as he storme
“Sis-sister?” Lucinda shuttered, trying to get closer to the but Tinsely moved back slightly. “Why do you want to make him lay for everything, huh? Listen to me, Lucinda, Lorenzo is not as bad as you think, okay? He already apologized to me!” Tinsley shouted. “Oh!” Lucinda understood what Tinsely heard, and she glance knowingly at Lorenzo. Lorenzo breathed out in relief. Tinsley didn't hear their dialogue, she only mistook Lucinda’s last few utterances —she thought Lucinda was reprimanding him for breaking Tinsely’s heart. “It's fine sister, I was just...” Lucinda was lost for words at the moment, and not knowing what to say. “Baby, Lucinda is not talking badly to me, okay? She was only trying to make sure I treat you better,” Lorenzo came to Lucinda’s aid. Lucinda glared at him for saying that, he was lying but she was glad he covered up. She doesn't want her elder sister to find out yet, or she will be deeply heartbroken and ruined. “Oh, sorry, I guess I misunderstood the
*LORENZO’s—MANSION* Tinsely woke up unhurriedly to the sound of birds chirping outside her window, and she gently sits up on the bed. She stretched her arms and legs, she was extremely tired but feeling well-rested after a good night's sleep. Hence, she got out of bed and sauntered to the bathroom, then she turns on the shower. While the water was warmed up, she was stripping down her clothes and then stepped into the shower. “Mhmm,” she sighs, closing her eyes as the warm water washed over her body. Tinsley took her time, while she was enjoying the cool sensation of the water running down her skin. A few minutes later, Tinsely turned off the water and stepped out of the shower. She towel-dried her hair and also covered the towel around her body before walking back to her bedroom as she hummed lovingly. Getting to the closet, she opened her closet and skimmed through her clothes, and she eventually settled on a black skirt and silk red shirt. She slipped into the dress and t
*DEVOTED DESIGNS—COMPANY* Tinsely walked out of her office, and it was late already. It's 6:30 pm, and most of the workers have left. “Bye, baby!” Mary waves at Tinsley. “Bye, love!” Tinsely waves at her before entering Lorenzo's office. She was clutching a folder in her hand which contains her latest design. She was exhilarated to share it with him, and she also knew he had a keen eye for design and his feedback will help her know if she outdid herself. "Hey sweetheart, do you care to give me a minute of your time? I want you to take a look at something,” she said, while approaching his desk.Lorenzo looked up from his computer and smiled as he saw her. Of course, mage. I always have every goddamn time for your impressive designs," he said, giving her a sign with his hand for her to come closer.Tinsely eagerly handed over the folder, and she watch as he flipped carefully through the pages. She could feel her heart pounding with anticipation and tension, while waiting for hi
*ROSALIE’s—APARTMENT*It was a dark and moonlit night, Lucinda wa sitting alone in her room. She was smoking and crying heavily, she was feeling devastated and downcast. The delicate glimmer of the moon screened through the window, radiating an eerie glare on the room. Her tears fell silently as she tried to quell the tragic remembrances that barraged her mind, but she couldn't... While she sits down on the spot, lost in her thoughts, the door of hers creaked open, and Rosalie entered the room. At first, she caught a glimpse of Lucinda's tear-streaked face and instantly rushed to her. “Lucinda, what's wrong?!” Rosalie asked, she was now panicking intensely. “Nothing,” Lucinda shook her head, and she started to smoke her cigar. “Are you still missing your elder sister?” Rosalie asked her again. “I said no,” Lucinda replies sternly, then sighs as she shook her head and let out a deep sigh. “No, it's not that, Rosalie. It's just... It's just something else entirely." she heaved
Tinsley had a restless night after the incident with Tems last night in the kitchen... She tossed and turned around on her bed, images of his face dominating her brain, flashing through her mind. She had never felt so vulnerable in her life! Eventually, she managed to fall asleep, but even her dreams were haunted by the memory of his tinge on her skin.The next morning, Tinsely woke up early, as the sun flowed into her room. She sighed as she sailed out of the bed, and she was determined to put the incident behind her. Going to the bathroom, she took a long shower, and she let the hot steamy water wash away her fears and apprehensions. Whence, she steps out and goes to the closet to get dressed in her favorite dress and put on some makeup, hoping to feel a little better about herself. Finally, she picked up her purse and left her room. She won't be going to work today, so she thought of stopping by her sister’s place. As she sauntered out of her room, immediately she saw Tem
*THE HOSPITAL* It was late evening, and Tinsley is still at the hospital but Rosalie has gone home. Currently, Tinsely is sitting beside Lucinda’s bed in the hospital room, her eyes brimming with tears. She felt extremely helpless and alone, she felt as if the world had turned its back on her completely. All of a sudden, Tinsley took out her phone from her purse, then she promptly dialed Lorenzo's number, she was hoping to find solace in his voice. A few minutes later, the phone was still ringing, and she prayed he would pick up."Hello?" Lorenzo's deep voice came through the other end of the line.Tinsley took a sharp breath, her voice does strange flickers in the pit of her stomach. “Lorenzo, it's Tinsley," she sniffed, her voice cracking with emotion. "It's Lucinda... she's in the hospital."“Huh? What happened?” Lorenzo's tone was muffled and softened. Tinsley sniffled again, then wiped away a tear from her face, then she continued. "I don't know, she was just throwing up
“Lorenzo, what's going on? You ain't saying anything to me,” Tinsely said, looking worriedly at him.Lorenzo took a deep breath, hesitating for a moment as he looked at her unsurely. “Yes, uh..., there's something important that I need to tell you, and It's about..." Lorenzo trailed off again, and she became more curious. “Come on, Lorenzo... What is it?” Tinsely's expression became even more serious. Before Lorenzo could continue, the door swung open and a doctor walked in, interrupting their conversation.He is a middle-aged doctor, wearing a white coat and a concerned expression on his face. He glanced at Lorenzo and Tinsely, acknowledging their presence."Excuse me, please, I just need to check on the patient," the doctor told them, making his way as he walks to Lucinda's bedside.Lorenzo and Tinsely exchanged a quick glance before turning their attention back to the doctor.After a few moments of examining Lucinda, the doctor turned to them with a grim expression."I'm sorry,