LilyA sigh of relief left my lips as I washed my face with the water from the basin. A few minutes ago, I thought I was going to die. My bladder nearly busts out. If only I didn't drink too much water and also arrived home on time, it would have been worse. But then again…“Ryker!” I hissed out through gritted teeth before storming out of the bathroom. There I found him seated on the edge of the bed arms crossed over his chest. More like he was waiting for me to return.“What is wrong with you?” He looked at me briefly before patting the space next to me. “Sit. I have something to tell you.” His voice was gentle but it indicated he was about to mess with me more.I stood on my ground and folded my arms across my chest too. “And why would I?”“Because I want you to.” My brows creased together in confusion. Why did he sound so soft all of a sudden? No anger on his face or anything. “I have forgiven you for what you did today. So just sit.” My eyes lingered on me for some time. “If yo
Lily"I am going to kill Ryker!" I gripped my glass tightly thinking about the things he'd done to me recently. Ever since he came into my life, things hadn't been the same again. He had disrupted my peace. I partly blamed myself for allowing greed to control me. If I hadn't been moved by his offer to give me a job and also to enjoy the luxury of living in his house, I wouldn't have been in this situation. No, I blame Harry more. He was the cause of everything. If he hadn't gotten in trouble with Ryker, none of this would have happened. I wouldn't have known who Ryker was or his club. Black Raven or whatever the name was. I wouldn't have to deal with his annoying behavior and that of his ex-girlfriend. They are annoying. All his family are annoying."You do know that you have been talking to yourself right?" Bella said taking a sip of her drink. I rolled my eyes. "I'm sure you've heard all that I said.""I don't think the problem is from Ryker alone." She said again intertwining her
Lily“What is the meaning of what you just did?” I asked as Ryker put me down on my feet. From the moment, we left the club up to the way we returned home, my heart hadn't calmed down. It was hard to keep up while I was in his arms. First, the way he got too close to my face and stared into my eyes, deeply to the extent that I thought my heart would rip apart, and then again when we came home, he took me more by surprise when he picked me up in his arms. I didn’t know why he did that but when we entered the house, I got a bit of the situation after he told his father and his stepmother that I stayed up late at the office working and ended up falling asleep in the car on our way comity. His choice of words surprised me. Coming from the same person who lashed out at me last time for lying to his parents. But he was doing the same with an extra.“Be glad I carried you in my arms. Not everyone gets that opportunity .” He replied walking to the wardrobe. A chuckle didn’t fail to leave my
Ryker"Here. These are the list of our players attending the charity event." I dropped the document in front of Lily's desk. "You can go through them to be familiar with their names. I would have them-""Is that my job?" She cut me off and said. "Whatever I said is what you would do. Manager or not, I would be the one to decide your task." I could see the surprise on her face at my words. I knew she knew nothing about the MC. Giving her all the tasks without proper supervision would not help matters. And Ralph wasn't helping matters. They always argue. Well, we do argue too. Surprisingly, she was a bit calm today. Even during breakfast, she didn't say much which the family members noticed as she always talks a lot. Father had asked her whether she was okay and she said she was.I didn't put that much thought into it because I knew she might be plotting another thing. I heard her talking to Hilda in the kitchen. "Alright then. Let's do it. It's just to store their names in my head righ
LilyI woke up to find the spot next to me empty and neat. After our little argument with Ryker last night, he picked up the blanket and went straight to the couch. I know he hated my guts, I hated his too. He thinks because we are into the fake marriage stuff, he'd control me. I don't care how he thinks and don't give a damn about anyone. If someone disrespects me, I stand up for myself. It doesn't matter who that person was. Ryker included. I showered, dressed into a normal top and jeans, blow-dried my hair, and made some touches to my face before taking off downstairs. The family were already eating breakfast. They all looked as if they were happy being there when I knew deep down they hated being in the same space. Marcus and Ryker to be precise. They were both keeping on a fake facade. "Good morning Father." I greeted softly as I slid in next to Ryker. I intentionally pressed my hand into his and leaned. "Why didn't you wake me up?" I said enough for everyone to hear.Ryker look
Lily"So you're trying to tell me that Ryker lashes out at you?" Bella asked passing me a cup of coffee. After the little argument with Ryker, I decided not to stay at the office anymore. I don't care whether he'd deduct that from my salary. I was pissed at him. He thinks all that I do are intentional. I can never fake what I am not. I went straight to Bella's place. At least I won't have to be cautious of who was watching me here. "Yes, he did. He did it last night and acted all childish this morning. When I confronted him, he said he didn't want unnecessary drama. Can you believe that man?" His words pissed me off no matter how many times I think about it. I took a sip of the coffee and dropped it on the table. "He's so full of himself. He can't tell me what to do or how to live my life." I said with an eye roll. Bella looked at me. "What's with the look?" I snapped at her."You're an annoying bitch.""Say that again." She knows what I'm capable of doing. I was reeling from the bi
LilyOver a couple of days, Ryker and I had gone back to our usual banter. We fight on every little thing. Who gets to the room first will be the one to sleep on the bed that day. I didn't know how we came to that rule but it was the day before yesterday when Ryker entered the room and found me in bed with papers and laptop scattered around. I used to underestimate the manager position that I was given because I didn't work that much. But the charity event was happening in two days that was then and now it was happening the next day. I had been tasked with the responsibility of managing everything and making sure their rides were all in check.That was how Ryker got the idea of setting the rules. We argued and out of anger, I agreed. Now I was trying my best to return home so I would dominate the bed to myself. And that was exactly what happened. I escaped from the office when Ryker was out. I didn’t care about the consequences. I just needed to have the bed all by myself.I heard the
LilyI kept rolling my eyes as if I was seen. The truth was, no one even knew I was there. I joined the crowd to watch the game but the people cheering for teams were blocking my view. And I did nothing about it. I nearly did though but kept my anger in check. Ryker’s team has won the first round and we’re getting ready to compete with another team. “Go Ryker!”“Damn, he’s so hot!” The young lady standing in front of me said to her friend. They had been shouting since rooting for Ryker and his team. It didn’t bother me because despite how pissed I was at him, I wanted them to win the game too. But for her to use another word to describe him made something hit my chest.“Of course, he’s the star of the team. Did you see how wide his broad shoulder is? I would die to see him shirtless.” The friend replied. “Come on, we can check him up when he gets to the dressing room. You know they’re going to change when they finish the game. We would be able to catch a glimpse.” The other young gir
RykerTwo days after I met with Lily at the club, my heart hurt at the fact that she was angry with me.I was sitting indoors while Marcus already left for the club.Ever since I was forced to step down from partaking in the club activities, I haven't visited the club cause there was nothing I would be doing there.Marcus solely made decisions and enforced them without asking for the opinions of the gang members.I was so engrossed with my thoughts that I didn't realize when Hilda had sat beside me.I only jolted out of my thoughts when I felt a hand on my dick. I flinched and shot her a murderous glare, but she smiled in return."Relax!" she tried to rub her filthy hands on my chest but I pushed them away. "You are not allowed to touch me. Only Lily can touch me that way." I said.She smiled and then frowned. "I was there before Lily. Lily should know that." "Lily knows that you ditched me for my brother. Why are you still attracted to me? Why won't you move on?" I queried her but
LilyRyker just stood there. He stared, his face devoid of any emotions. My cheeks burned in remembrance of the former Ryker who would have come hovering over my face, all smiling, and praising my beauty.I felt ice spreading through my stomach at his cold attitude towards me. That was it. He just walked away from me without uttering a word or so.Bella quietly pulled me alongside her to a table where she demanded the steward.She ordered cognac and a cocktail, "Was that Ryker, Bella?" I crooned in askance, slightly lifting my finger behind her. Bella studied my face for a while then said. "That might not be Ryker. You came here for a party. Just face it." she smirked.At that moment, I resist the urge not to stare in his way. I stole a glimpse at him, his cold eyes met mine.I swallowed hard, trying not to reveal my anger but his cold stare of nonrecognition of me ignited and infuriated me.If he could act this way then I'm surely going to let him know that I can act this way too
LilyTears cascaded down my cheeks, as grief gripped my heart. Never in a thousand years would I have imagined that Ryker would ever raise his voice at me.Bella was stunned as she watched and dragged my bag inside. She hurried to take my bags from me.She pulled me into a hug and I sobbed incessantly, wetting her shoulders while her hands caressed my back."It's okay." she shushed me. "Harry gets Lily some water," she said.Bella led me to the couch, running her hands over my hair smoothly, brushing strands of hair that stuck to my face behind my ears."Who dares to hurt my princess?" she bellowed but I was still crying.No matter how I strived to stop myself from crying, my words always stalled with tears rolling down my cheeks.~~~The tears were over. It was me against the world. Bella and Harry sat across me, their gaze scrutinizing me."Can you just tell us what happened?" Bella said with a hint of impatient in her voice."Harry, how do I know if my phone is tapped?" I asked in
RykerShit! Adrenaline ran in my veins as I watched the video of my proposal to Lily. Someone had recorded it, and the voice note?How possible could it have been?Someone must have tapped my phone or Lily's phone."Why would you lie to us just for you to remain as the leader of the club?" My father seethed through his gritted teeth. Veins popped out of his head, and a hint of dissatisfaction was evident in his tone.I felt so bad for lying to him but didn't regret it either.Bloody bastard. This act must have been done by Marcus or Hilda.Someone must have cloned her phone. I glared hard at Marcus and he had this satisfactory look on his face, he didn't react but his face was hard.Hilda was grinning, and beaming with excitement."For this act of yours. You'll have to step down as the leader of the Black Raven. You're disqualified from leading them into destruction." He said.My wall almost crumbled but my inner strength was holding it."Marcus will be taking over and you're not all
LilyFucking bitch! I sneered and chuckled.Ordering me around like a lost sheep?What's happening tomorrow at Hallo? Is she going on a date? I took my phone and texted her, inquiring if she was going on a date but she replied with a middle finger.I scoffed and hissed, returning my attention to the desktop.My phone rang and it was Bella. "Lily I don't know if you could come over to assist me in getting a dress?""Right now?" "Yes." "Never mind. Just leave it and enjoy your day." She said and hung up the call.A faint chuckle escaped from my lips. Bella is in love. I prayed it clicked this time around.I stood, striding to the door. I yanked the door open and slowly closed it behind me walking to the kitchen.Hilda was there but her face was tightened. She was on a phone call and whatever the person was telling her over the line wasn't situated well with her."Hello? Hello?" She repeated then angrily slammed her hands in the air. She turned to me and walked over with a pitiful f
RykerMy gaze fixed on the small red box which sat on the desk in my front. I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness.Inside the box was the diamond ring which was intended for Lily. I'll be proposing to her in the next few days.I was restless with several thoughts running through my mind. I've been searching for the perfect plan for how I'm going to make this proposal a memorable one for Lily.Lily is special, and so I wanted this proposal to be special, romantic, and memorable for her. I had considered proposing to her at home during dinner, but I couldn't risk my family knowing that our marriage was fake. Moreover, I doubt if it will ever sweep Lily off her feet.I shrugged the idea off and hissed. My fingers propped against my chin and tapped slowly.Ralph walked in just as I was lost in thought and he slouched into the swivel chair in front of me."What are you thinking about?" he pried.I was quiet for a while before I sighed and answered him. "Thinking abo
HildaAnger pushed up my throat as my mind raced over the last few hours.Why is she always in the spotlight stealing away my shine? I have some tips on Lily, and I just need more hands to dig out the truth and then she will be disgraced alongside Ryker.I paced around the room, muttering some curse and jabbing my elbow in the air at any slightest remembrance of her.I hate to see her. I hate to see her smiling face. I longed and yearned for her downfall if only my wishes could come through at the moment.The door creaked open, and I didn't bother to glance cause I already knew it was Marcus.His coarse hands gripped my tummy, pulling me over to his side. At the effect of the force, my butt pressed against his groin and a loud groan escaped from his lips.He brought his mouth closer to my nape and had his tongue run on it for a while. At the effect of his running tongue, my blood coursed and pulsated, and I felt my slick closing and pouting. I felt liquid substance pouring out from
Lily"Was there a word of poison from my mouth?" I countered, meeting their gaze, my shoulders high like an eagle.There was a faint silence and then, Helen voice shattered the silence."Your arrogance," she paused taking a spoonful out of my meal. She chewed slowly and held my gaze with her blue eyes. "Need to be checked." I didn't utter a word, nor did I look at her again the moment my eyes lowered to the plate in front.I ate peacefully and drank so much water. "The food tastes great," I commented."The maid was sacked." Hilda purred the moment she pushed the chair back and sat in it. She's changed into another beautiful dress and has a satisfactory smile spreading at her lips. "Why?""She made it look like I had intentionally tripped her to pour the soup on your dress. Thanks to Star, she confessed that she was jealous of your beauty, hence had to ruin your look."The story looked too spicy to be swallowed. Poor soul. Helen and Hilda might have coerced that girl into attestatio
LilyIt's past three days since Hilda hinted at exposing my secret. I could have approached her to inquire about the secret she knew about me, but she would have been impressed at my vulnerability and curiosity.She might used my curiosity against me and right now I don't want to be at her mercy.Each time I walked around in the house, I was always with Helen and Hilda's pair of glaring and vicious eyes.Their facial countenance always sells them out. They lack the skills to hide their gossip about me.First, it's their stare then accompanied by their distant and sardonic laugh.I tried as much to be fazed by their silly behaviors toward me. Whatever their plans might be, I refused to be dragged into their mud.Ryker is busy with the preparation ahead of the tournament. From the news, I heard this tournament will be more tougher, and crucial than the first tournament.National tournament.Marcus's actions didn't seem suspicious although there's no need to lower my guard from him.Sudd