BiancaAt the closing of school, Tiffany wanted me to follow her down to her villa but Darko wouldn't have it."You can't go with her," he said sternly."Why not?" Tiffany asked just as I wanted to ask.Darko kept his lips tight with a no-nonsense look on his face. Tiffany wouldn't have it either. Tension built up between the two and they continued to stare unwaveringly at each other."Hey! Pumpkin…" I called and walked over to Tiffany. "Do not worry… I will visit your villa some other day…we have plenty of time…" Really? Did I just say I had the luxury of time when all I wanted was to escape this hellhole? I couldn't believe it.Tiffany sulked and pouted. I bent a little, teasing her with my piercing look. I kissed her on the forehead and she made a puppy face as she let me go reluctantly. Her guards pushed her wheelchair on the car rump and I remained there waving at her as they drove away."Let's go, we will be late," Darko crackled from behind me.He led me to another car and so
BiancaThe urgency and the carefulness with which Santiago picked me up snapped a chord in me. He was so tender and it felt like I was in heaven. As his face hoisted closer, the warm bluish tint in his eyes pierced into mine. They were like the sight of two beautiful sapphires.I couldn't help it. My body tingled with withering sensations and I shuddered under the blast of heat from his nostrils.What is wrong with me? I shut my eyes, trying to gain control, but I wasn't winning. My heart was thumping fast and I could feel it. What is this? Vulnerability? Not really, I was already vulnerable from the beginning… Our fated meeting left me with no choice.Groaning at my failure, I opened my eyes with uncertainty. The warmth in his eyes had vanished. It was replaced by a cold and dark look, one that bespoke power and dominance. I wasn't able to look at him anymore. Quickly, I shifted my gaze.Like the crazy, cold jerk that he was, he dropped me on the floor and walked away. Get a grip on
Bianca The car suddenly came to a halt and that was when I realized that we had already arrived at the school."Bianca!" Tiffany called. She was already out of her car. With her arms spread out wide, she was waiting for my hug. I hopped towards her. Without any hint of hesitation, I hovered over her and pulled her into my embrace."You are so beautiful," she muttered into my ears, blushing. The redness on her cheeks made me smile. "Thank you," I pecked her forehead and wheeled her into the foyer with her guards right about us. The guard who took my seat earlier seemed a little abrasive but I didn't care. All through the class, I hid my confusion well and Tiffany didn't notice anything. I helped her with her arithmetics as she was a little sloppy with them. I also assisted her with all that involved mobility.Recess came and it was time to eat and play. Surprisingly, Tiffany got just a little junk food. In no time, she had finished up and she was on my neck."Let's go!" She said and
Bianca We were standing on the volleyball court and I was still thinking when Tiffany's voice broke into my thoughts."Wheel me to the service zone," she ordered.Service zone? My eyes widened. "That's far from the net, you might likely miss the…""Just do it, Bianca. Don't look down on me like others."Oh!Without further arguments, I patted her shoulders and got her the ball, praying silently that it all went her way.Swoosh! She hit the ball and I watched in awe as the ball glided in the air. It almost crossed over the net, but it didn't. It tumbled all the way down and I gave a round of applause."Wow! "Nice attempt! I guess your sessions at the gym paid off…""Stop mocking me, it still didn't cross over the net," she sulked as I retrieved the ball. "That wasn't mockery… I meant it. It was a good hit." I shouted over the noise of other pupils that was in the background.My heart bled as I watched her try and fail repeatedly. Her first attempt was the only one on course. Every ot
BiancaThe final bell rang and I rushed out of Tiffany's classroom. Since I couldn't turn down her request, I had been waiting for this hour, yes this minute. This was my last resort, I was going to flee from her, I needed to find an escape."Bianca!" Tiffany's voice boomed from behind. For fuck sakes, she caught me! I should have left earlier, I would have been able to steal away unnoticed, but I waited for her, I wanted her to sober up before stealing away. "Bianca!" She called again but I hastened away. Her voice was drowned by the noise of other pupils who were excited to leave for the day. Using the noise as a cover, I pretended not to hear and continued on course.I had just taken a few steps when Darko emerged. Oh my God! I can't even have breathing space. I can't leave here on my own! My pace reduced but I didn't stop. I continued to walk towards Darko and an idea occurred to me–Darko could be my card out of this mess."Did Lord Santiago ask you to come with me today? I mean…
BiancaThe car stopped and I hopped out hesitantly. Goosebumps covered my body and I couldn't say why. Was it because I just walked into my doom? Was it because of the enormous villa in front of me? It must be both.I looked around, finding it hard to believe that we were in the abode of a ten year old girl.The villa was painted white and it stood out amongst others. But I couldn't pay attention to its details, it was too much for me to take in at the moment, I was preoccupied with my inner torments.I hugged myself, with my arms intertwined over my bust."No! Let Bianca push me!" That was Tiffany a few distance away from me, throwing tantrums with her guards. What a nut job.A light chuckle escaped my lips and I walked up to them."I, ve got this," I said and took my place behind her. As we got into the mansion, I was oblivious to all the wonders that surrounded me, but I couldn't help but wonder about the vast number of guards roaming in the villa. Why exactly is Santiago crazy ab
BiancaMy anguish melted as I walked into Tiffany's dressing room. Is this fatherly love? Santiago must have gone mad to have constructed this type of dressing room for a ten year old girl.The room was spacious, with high ceilings and large windows that allowed natural light to filter in. The walls were glittering and the floors were made of polished marble.A magnificent dressing table sat in the centre of the room, it was adorned with a large mirror. An array of luxurious beauty products, including perfume bottles, hairbrushes, and compacts, clustered around the table.Despite Tiffany's lameness, a plush, velvet-covered chaise lounge sat in one corner of the room."Bianca, come see my wardrobe. It's stashed with clothes." Tiffany's voice broke into my ears and I looked at her.She signalled Deborah who was already standing by the wardrobe. She opened up the wardrobe and my mouth fell open in surprise."Wow!" I mouthed, covering my mouth. The wardrobe was filled with an impressive
Santiago"Down to the White Villa," I ordered my driver as my guard opened the door of my SUV. With an air of arrogance, I trotted into the car and we zoomed off.I usually felt this way anytime I wanted to visit Tiffany. It was my tradition whenever I was in a good mood to visit her and now that I knew that she was lonely, I wanted to do more.The car decelerated in front of Tiffany's villa. It eased slowly into the garage and came to a halt. Still sitting in the car, I scanned the lot through the tainted glasses. Feeling satisfied, I commanded my guard to open the door. Just then my sight caught an unusual sight, it was the black Sedan sitting in the garage. My brows grew thicker as I frowned. I had a fleet of cars and couldn't possibly identify them all. But the black sedan was the car I instructed Darko to pick for Bianca. No way! Bianca can't be here after my warnings. But then I saw the one leaning on the bonnet. It was Darko! Bianca is here!She dared to go against my warn