Julie Kostenko Novels & Stories

"What's so special about you that has everyone talking and putting such a high price on you?" "I thought I told you to mind your own business," a woman comes from behind him. My eyes are still fuzzy making it hard for me to see too far. Kane moves out of the way to reveal a lady in her late twenties. She has long mousy brown hair and is tall and thin.

“You know Nathan’s grandmother right? She told me that Jake’s grandmother, Judith worked with her. That’s why they are close.” Oh I had no idea. Wow. “Danika, we have to leave in 10 minutes.” Jake shouts from outside startling me. I quickly take a look at myself. I was wearing a blue sundress with flats and I left my hair open. “Okay I have to go. I’ll talk to you later.” I whisper in the phone as I start looking for my handbag. “Call me and tell me every single detail okay?” She says, making me laugh, I like how she was just genuinely interested in my life. Compared to all the other ‘friends’ I’ve had who were just there for popularity.

I rose from my seat, holding his gaze until I was eventually looking down on him in an extraordinary act of dominance. “Let me make one thing clear, I have never worked with another rogue. I have never conspired to hurt your pack, or anyone else’s for that matter, in fact I was perfectly happy before you brought me here to begin with.” I said, my voice low and unwavering. “I am on my own because I was not wanted, it’s as simple as that. There is no ulterior motive going on here. So whatever you’re looking for, you won’t find it, it doesn’t exist.” I finished my speech and stormed out before Julius could reply.

Julia continued to talk, “You've had your own share of scandals and trust me, you're loved by people. You are seen as an influential woman, you know that?” “I don't know,” I replied weakly as I sipped on my drink. “You've been involved with big names so far!” Julia told me firmly. “Julian Holland, CEO of Empire Entertainment. Duncan Mann, CEO of Duck Entertainment. Yamamoto…” “Yeah! Yeah!” I exclaimed, cutting her short. “You are lucky, girl. I am envious,” Julia muttered. “And why would you be?” I asked.

"Kelsi we have no choice here, that's the only place that was like a home to us, remember Mr Richard sponsored your education, feed and shelter for us. We need to return the favor by helping him take care of his family till he will be discharged from the hospital, And You know I've not been sitting idle, and this sale is not going well, can't you see we have to survive. How many people have you seen that's a maid that enjoys the privilege the Richard's are giving to us? You can't see that anywhere my dear, that's why you have to go there and work, #15,000 is a large sum of amount of money We need it, apart from the money we also receive gifts and food most times,you have to go back there kel

June Hall’s POV “Good morning Winster county. Welcome to another episode of Winster county with Miss June Hall. Today, I have a very special guest in the studio: Kate Zainab Omar, the face of the heroes of justice maiden magazine. Kate how have you been?” Kate’s POV “I have been doing great, thank you for having me.” “You know since you came back, people have been speculating or even asking what your next move will be after the blockbuster speech during Sheriff Morgan Wilson’s memorial. What is your answer?” June Hall’s POV

she ordered. She was leading me towards the front door, where Chico stood. He saw Julia and smiled. But then he noticed me and the worrisome expressions on our faces and he instantly stood up straight and furrowed his eyebrows. "I knocked your boss out," Julia stated, getting straight to the point. His eyebrows raised, "You did what?" "I hit him over the head with a frying pan," she clarified.

Marcela was the first to open her mouth and ask lily, who was feebly leaning her body in Kelly's embrace. "It is just as you heard auntie, the child in Lily's belly is mine," Kelly said. He did not shy away nor was he afraid this will reflect badly on his reputation. He had already made up his mind that today, he must leave with this woman. There is no way he would accept her to heartbreak him and walk away unscathed. "Who are you?" Marcela asked coldly. "Hi auntie, I am Kelly Leonard Junior, alpha of Ash band pack." Kelly introduced himself.

But i still picked the call anyways. "Hi, please are you by anyways, Miss Selene Woods?" - A feminine voice came from the other end, soft, polite and yet, straight to the point. "Yes, i am she!!. How may i be of help to you?" - I replied in a wary tone. "Great!!. My name is Anne Moreau, i'm a manager at Livelia entertainment and also a friend of the professor." - She introduced herself briefly, her tone filled with strict professionalism. " Oh..." - I gasped.

She had blue eyes and a golden tan. “Julia is our overseas friend,” Duchess said fondly, “She and her husband Gerald, are from Australia, but you’d never know because they’re always here with us. Isn’t that true, Julia?” “You’re correct,” Julia agreed with a broad smile. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Mrs DaCosta.” “Please, call me Kate. It’s a pleasure to meet you too,” Kate said warmly. “And here, we have Dione Khan,” said Duchess, introducing the last member of the group.