Tessa Young After Novels & Stories

Leah comes out of the kitchen holding a jar of water and an empty glass. “What are you two still discussing?” she asks as she lowers herself into one of the seats at the dining table. Mira beats me to a reply. She starts with a sneer. “Well, Tessa here is waiting to hear from Benny boy before she decides what’s good for her future.” There is obvious disdain and emphasis on the word: Benny boy and it irks me. “Babe, her own future.” I kick her foot under the table, she repays the favour and we kick each other for a while till Leah slams her cup on the table. “Enough.”

She turned swiftly and narrowed her brows when her eyes settled on my face. "I know this face. Terra. Right?" Thank God, atleast we can start from somewhere. I thought to myself. "Actually it's Tiara Mir, but you can call me Tee." "Okay. So, what can I do for you, Tee?" She leaned on her car as her keys dangled noisly. She was a very attentive person, not too stingy with her time. I was ululating deep down because trust me, after what I saw inside the clubhouse, I never imagined she'd be this soft towards me. I put my words together.

Tessa’s POV (as Elena) I wiped my face with my hands as I sat upright on the bed. When would all this end? I was just a young girl fighting for her life, and now this? I had gone to the hospital three times, but nothing—no hint about how we were supposed to switch back. And now, I had to wait for some spirit… till heaven knows when? Zane’s call dragged me out of my thoughts. “Hey, Zane.”

Beside him stood Tessa, my supplier… the same one who’d thrown an unforgettable birthday party months ago. “Look at our superstar!” Tessa squealed, running up to hug me. “That interview was amazing, Kayla. You made everyone tear up. Even me!” Saxon chuckled. “I’ll admit, I almost cried too.” I laughed, pulling back to look at them both. “You two saw it live?” “Of course,” Saxon said. “I had to make sure you didn’t expose me too much.” “Oh please,” I teased, rolling my eyes. “You’ve exposed yourself more than enough lately.”

His cheeks were flushed as he shrugged. "Permit me to introduce you to Tessa." "She's getting a tattoo right now, but I think you'll like her," Zach said as he led me to a station in the corner. A lovely black woman hunched over the chest of a man with whom I swear we went to high school. "This is Eliza, Tessa." "Oh, hello," Tessa said, looking up from her tattoo, which was changing color. "Zach showed me some of your previous work. It's quite good."

Unlike his usually gentlemanly, handsome face, there was now a warm flush on his face, and his gaze looked more mature. It shocked her so much that she did not dare to look at him anymore and promptly;y answered the call. “Manager Lynch, are you here? I’m at the entrance.” The caller was Tessa Jenner, another colleague from her company who would be joining the training in Country F with her. Tessa was four years older than Freya. She used to be a biologist but later entered the medical aesthetic industry. After Freycatheli was set up, she was headhunted by Freya with a huge sum of money.

As she reached Gendry’s side, she turned her gaze to Tessa, her sharp eyes scanning her from head to toe. Gendry tensed, hoping that Wendy wasn't planning to say something that would offend Tessa. Then, Wendy’s lips curled into a surprised smile. “I know who you are. The youngest Queen of Fashion. Tessa Miller.” Tessa shifted awkwardly. “Yeah.” Wendy let out a small, almost amused sigh before glancing at Gendry. “So this is the woman you’ve loved ever since you can remember?” Tessa’s eyes widened, her heart skipping a beat.

They were pieces on his chessboard, working day and night so Carter Automotive Hub could dominate every road, every showroom, every glossy magazine cover. “Good afternoon, Mr. Carter,” a chorus of voices rang as I crossed the lobby. I nodded at them. “Good afternoon, Jeremy.” I knew who that was before I looked. It was Tessa, a two-year old recruit who had severally tried to communicate her feelings for me before—through numerous eye contacts, exaggerated warmth thrown my way during past meetings, and worse, she had written a letter and tucked it into my jacket’s pocket before. She was brave, I gave her that.

Liv clicked open my inbox and went quiet. “Oh,” she said softly. My heart dropped. “Oh? What does oh mean?!” “I’m so sorry, Tessa,” Liv said in a mock guilty voice. Riri gasped. “No! You’re kidding!” Then Sophie started laughing, unable to hold it in. “Tessa, open your eyes before you combust!” I peeked and froze. Congratulations, Tessa Williams. You’ve been accepted into the T Fashion House internship program. I screamed, jumping to my feet. “I’m going to kill you, Liv! I almost had a heart attack!”

The students were granted a three day rest at home before joining the Wolves Academy. As I finished cooking for Fera and Victor, we settled at the dining table together. “Do you like it here?” I ask Fera. She nods her head with a wide, cute smile stretching on her lips. “Any news about Tessa?” Victor folds his forehead, concern flashing in his eyes. After the last round of the star competition, we found Tessa's letter saying she's leaving in search of her father’s other family. “No, not yet.” “I just hope she doesn't run into trouble.” He sighs, wrapping his fingers around the whiskey.