Novels by Crimson

CHAPTER 29SEPARATERia brushed her hair to the side as she looked again in the mirror.“Wow! You are gorgeous.” Gwendolyn entered the room.“Is this too much?” she asked and stood up on her heels. Her red evening gown is flattering her curves and skin tone.“No, Ria. You were made to be that way. Someone to be dressed up.” Gwendolyn looked at Lumiere. “What do you think of Mommy? Is she pretty?”“She’s the prettiest girl in the world!” Lumiere exclaimed.Gwendolyn raised her eyebrow. “I thought I was pretty in your eyes.”“Yes, you are. But my mom is the prettiest. You’re second.” Lumiere tilted his head and started thinking. “But I think you’re now third.”“What was that?” Gwendolyn squinted her eyes.“Nothing…” her kid whistled.“Tell me. Who’s your second prettiest girl now?” Gwendolyn crossed her hands.That made Ria laugh.“Oh. So our little man is now having his first crush.”Lumiere blushed.“Stop teasing me. Uncle Justin is now waiting outside.”“Okay. Okay.” Ria grabbed her

CHAPTER 28DRAWINGA week after.Ria slowly walked towards her cubicle as she noticed everyone gathering to France’s computer monitor. With curiosity, she went to know what was going on.“Is something going on? Why is everybody here?” she asked.Miles looked at her. Her eyes grew wider. “I can’t believe you’re already here.” She got everyone’s attention. “Everyone, the star is here!”“What are you talking about?” confused, she looked around. All eyes are now on her.The way was given to her. She came to have a view of the screen they have been looking through.And there she was on the monitor, on make-up and up-do hair, laying in silks and other different colors and textiles.“You sure, you weren't a model?” Miles asked.France spoke up. “Oh, darling. You look like a professional model with the pictures that Luci sent us.”“Why are my pictures here? Gosh! This is embarrassing.” She sat beside France and began to look at the pictures.“Oh, darling. Your pictures will be featured in the

Chapter 27STRIKED“Ria, would you mind helping me here, darling?”Ria went back from her thoughts when France asked for her. The rolls of fabrics were still in her arms, as she went near him.“You got some serious headache, huh?”But deep inside her, she felt guilty. Everyone is getting busier since the day their model, Bianca, rejected to return. Almost all of them were getting headaches because of the stress. They were rushing everything to meet the deadline.“Well. It’s been like this for a couple of days now. But don’t worry, darling. It’s always like this with the last two weeks before the events.” France looked at her. “You were watching the models’ auditions?”She nodded.“What can you say about it?”“Miss Hanna sure is strict. She was really looking for a perfect figure and a walking mannequin for the show.”“Did someone cry already?”“I guess so. Almost.”“I always told her not to act like that. She will be getting more wrinkles because of that.” France took a sigh.“So, any

Chapter 26SADDER“You heard me, right? Bend down and tie my sandals,” Bianca ordered, her lips grinning.Ria gulped before she decided to bend down. She doesn’t want any issues in her workplace.“Because if you don’t, then I’ll the director that you don’t like me.”And she can’t risk Justin knowing what really happen back in Paris.“You should know that your director takes care of his models very well.”Miles looked at her and shook her head slowly. “You don’t have to do this, Ria.”“It’s okay.”Her knees felt the coldness of the floor. She did lowly jobs before, like swiping the floor with her bare hands and even cleaning someone’s bathroom. But those jobs were easier to do than being humiliated like this. But she got no other choice.Her hands were about to touch the lace of her sandals when someone grabbed her hand. And pulled her up angrily.“What do you think you’re doing?!” he asked, raising his voice. Their director, Justin just roared like a lion inside that very room.“Direc

CHAPTER 25FAKEIt’s been more than a week since Ria was accepted on her new job at La Grace. And every day feels like unending for her.She sometimes runs around their office delivering fabrics to various requesters. She seldom did some clipboard assignments whenever her co-worker is not around. And most of the time, she keeps on obeying orders from Miss Hanna, trying to keep up with her endless demands.Deliver fabrics, pick up samples, book appointments, make coffee, and do anything else that is needed to keep the fashion line running smoothly. Those were her daily job.But she got the hang of it. She loves it there, watching models and fashion designers compelling to make masterpieces.One day, Ria was sorting through some papers on her desk when she heard a loud squeal. She turned around to see Miles approaching her table.“Ria!” Miles is even panting after taking her steps in haste. “You won’t believe it! They loved the new revision that I made on the dress.”That made her happy

CHAPTER 24IMAGEIt was Lumiere’s first day at school.It was his first time meeting new kids around his age and his first time having new friends.He was nervous and excited at the same time. He tightened his grip on his mom. She bends down so she could see his face.“Are you ready?” his mom asked.He nodded as his eyes roamed around.“You got this kiddo. Make your mommy proud, will you?” his uncle Justin cheered for him. He was his mother’s friend.His mother kissed him on the cheek and gently nudged him towards the door.He took a deep breath and stepped inside as he saw the friendly teacher waving at him. He has seen this lady.“Good morning! You must be Lumiere. Come on, I’ll introduce you to the class.”The kids all clapped when the teacher announced his name. He was seated in front of the row, beside a familiar girl he met before. Her hair was tied in pigtails and her cheeks are squishy.“My name is Teacher Quinn. Everybody, stand up and let’s do some exercise!” the teacher sta

CHAPTER 7SAVING A GIRLFRIEND“What did the old man tell you?” asked Rojjan to him.Bron just got out of their library.“D*mn,” he mumbled.“Anything about the family? The transaction?”“Well, I’m about to be f*cked up.”“Spill the beans.” Eagerness is shown on his brother’s face.“I’m getting married next,” he mumbled.“Whoa.”“Father set me up with a woman I don’t even know,” Bron mentioned as he started his car.“That’s the curse of being the eldest in our family. You will be next in line head but in exchange for your freedom.”“I don’t know.” Bron massaged his nape. “I agreed already that I will meet whoever that is.”“You should have told him you got a girlfriend. Who knows he might consider changing his deal with the other party. Like Kristoff and Sam,” suggested Rojjan.That gave him the idea. He should find that girl so he could have a chance to escape what they set up for him. But he did already set her free. He even said that they should part ways.Maybe he could ask someone

CHAPTER 6HOME SWEET HOMEBron opened his eyes to the sound of the waves. After that, a knock was heard from the door of his cabin. Groaned and wanted to feel the soft sheets for a couple more minutes, but the knock was there once again.He got up off the bed, half-naked. If that is what you can describe with him wearing only his boxers. He is never ashamed of the well-built muscles and muscular frame he had. In fact, women dig those stubborn carves on his body.With messy hair that he did not bother to comb even with his fingers, he opened the door.“Hey. Your phone’s off, so, I came here personally. You did have a great time that you woke up late?” Rojann asked.“Ahmm. Yeah. What time is it anyway?”“We’re about to dock. Be prepared. Tonight’s the last party our brother, Kristoff, as single. And I am just reminding you.”“Yeah, sure.” Bron cleared his throat.“We are in charge of the drinks. Damn, we are going to knock that jerk til dawn.” Rojjan excitedly said.Bron nodded. But he

CHAPTER 5 AND WE DID IT TWICE (R18 WARNING! This chapter may contain explicit words and mature content. Read at your own risk.) She never felt so nervous in her entire life. Luxy stepped back as the man before her, moved towards her. Her back even hit the clothes inside that cabinet where she hides herself a while ago upon hearing Bron came into his room. She looked up to see those dangerous gazes that gave her a tingling sensation on her nape. “You’re in my room, sweetheart. I think that could give me a right to do anything I like.” Her eyes shifted on him from one to the other. She could read that he was stating the truth. “Before you came and trespass into my lair, have you thought of how dangerous it is?” he asked in his deep voice. She shook her head slowly, without breaking her stares at him. “You’re a woman. I’ve warned you.” “You won’t touch me.” “Hmm. How sure of you with that?” he asked and chuckled. He moved his head near her neck. She almost gasped when a wet

CHAPTER 4 THE INTRUDER “WHAT took you so long?” asked his brother. Bron took his seat and said, “Something just happened.” He took a sip from his wine glass to shut his own mouth. He could not say that he just encountered the woman he just spent a night with, a few days ago. It was unexpected to see her after that. And what could be more surprising is that he just found out that she got broke up with her jerk ex and is now, running away from their home. He knew the first time he saw Luxy that she was the daughter of the Governor. But he never knew that she got a unique personality. She even offered the value of the ring just to ask for his help. But he did not accept it. He removed the ring from his pocket and handed her back, before going back to their meeting room. His brother, Rojann, crumpled his forehead and whispered, “Is it a woman?” Bron just replied with a smirk and took a sip again. He looked around the room with men of decent suits. “So, where were we again?” And th

CHAPTER 3 RUNAWAY LUXY'S heart had never pounded this hard before. This man was the waiter who went on her table that night and there is a big chance that it was also the man she slept with. This man could be that Aries. She tried to remember it and she can see the likeness of the two. "You were the waiter, right?" He nodded slowly, almost unsure if that was the right way to respond. "You were a waiter," she said. Once again, he nodded the same way as his answer to the first question. She looked down the suit attire he was wearing. By the looks of it, the suit was definitely a branded one. "And you look like someone who owns a business right now." "A businessman?" "Yeah," she said, nodding. "A businessman," she repeated, and looked into his charming eyes. "I guess I was just promoted," he stated in an almost asking tone of voice. "Really? That fast?” She was still in doubt. “What was your name again?" she asked, waiting for confirmation. Her heart beats like she was in a ra

CHAPTER 2 THE ESCAPE THE sun was peeking through the white curtain of the pure white hotel room and it woke Luxy up. Her head hurts really bad as well as her body. The cold sensation of the air conditioner mounted on that very room made her stretch up and glided her bare body on the soft sheet of the queen-sized bed. When she realized that all the pain she was feeling at that time was because of what happened last night, she immediately sat up and looked around. Trying to remember what exactly happened is giving her a migraine. She heard a guy groan beside her. She looks at him and there she finds a guy sleeping. She could see his bare lean back that has a tattoo of a unique design of a symbol that some people know. That made her look at her body covered only by a white sheet. She was naked! There was no clothes, no long gown, no underwear. She is completely bare from head to foot. "No! This can't be. This is not happening," she uttered in her mind. She has to get away. That was