RykerI ain't even going to lie. I have been thinking about Lily lately. She has occupied nearly every part of my brain. I can't seem to go a minute without stealing a glance at her. I don't know whether she has used something on me. But matter of fact, she had trapped me. I wasn't able to concentrate on my work, not that I had any work to do. The sound of a knock on the door followed by Ralph snapped my attention back.I noticed Ralph and Lily don't fight each other like they used it back then. Lily sure had gotten recognition from the club already. "Sir," Ralph said, dropping his iPad in front of me. "These are the questions that you will be answering for the interview," Lily seemed curious to know what Ralph and I were talking about. I scrolled down the twenty questions. "Reduce them to 15 or 10. I can't answer this much. Ralph nodded, taking the iPad back. "Alright, Sir. And the next match had been scheduled. Next week in Amsterdam,""No problem. This isn't anything new. We wi
Lily"Who is that handsome man over there?" Stella, Bella's cousin gestured to Ryker with her eyes. Her question didn't bother me but the woman he was talking to. Who is she? She doesn't seem like a stranger to him because Ryker was smiling as he talked to her. "Oh him," Bella said, her eyes going to me. "Do you know him?" Stella's friend asked Bella twirling her hair while her eyes fixed on Ryker. There was no way anyone wouldn't notice she was interested in him. My eyes moved to Ryker then began walking towards our table. I felt my breathing hitch. The lady he was talking to hasn't taken her eyes off him "Damn, he's heading towards us," Stella nudged her friend. I wanted to roll my eyes but didn't get to do that as Ryker had already stopped in front of us. "Oh my God, he's right in front of us," They whispered to each other. "Hey ladies," He greeted, with a wave, his eyes shifting to me. "Hi Ryker," Bella waved back, forming a smile on her lips. But I didn't. "Hi, I'm Stella
Lily "Ryker! Get me the fuck out of here!" I screamed at the top of my lungs kicking the door continuously with my foot. I was angry–no seething. Ryker is so annoying. I was mistaken when I said he might be a nice man. No, he's not. He's too arrogant and full of himself. We have been arguing for the past two days. I haven't forgiven him yet. He knew it. He hadn't explained better. He might have said sorry but that doesn't mean it came from his heart. "I was such a fool for believing him!" I kicked the door once more. "You and your lover can go fuck up yourselves!" I banged on the door once more. I felt like my heart would rip apart from anger. At this rate, I didn't care whether the family would see through everything. Hilda dares to mock me in front of the family and all he did was drag me out of there. So, I wouldn't fight with his lover. An annoyed laugh left my lips. "Suit you well then. Staying in the bathroom isn't a big deal," I was sure he could hear me from the room. I
Lily"Aren't we going home? Why are you following a different direction?" I asked seeing that Ryker had followed another route. He looked at the rear mirror. "We are being followed," My blood quickened up. "What? Why? Who is that?" I bombarded all at once turning around. "I don't know. Maybe a reporter. But I don't want to go home so they won't end up bombarding the house. Let's go somewhere for now,""Where? Don't tell me we are leaving the city," "Are you crazy? Why would I leave the city for something like this? I just want to wear him down. When he gets tired, he'll stop following," I rolled my eyes when he glared at me. "Must you use the word crazy? Why am I even talking to you," I turned my face to the windows. "Don't talk to me," I don't know how long Ryker had been driving but the reporter or whoever he is, didn't stop following. "Why is he so persistent," Ryker hissed out hitting the steering wheel. We stopped at the traffic. Ryker stared at the rear mirror in thinking.
LilyMy heart didn't stop beating fast neither did my eyes diverted from Ryker. He likes me? As in he has feelings for me? I don't know why but I felt as If fireworks were happening in my stomach. The distance between our faces was just an inch. I could practically feel his breath on my face. “I do not want to think about anything else. But us,” He muttered through the thick silence. My eyes went down to his lips and back to his face. “Me too,” I slowly answered. We looked down at our lips back to our faces together. We knew exactly what we wanted. Ryker held the back of my head and covered my lips with his. The kiss started slow. I know it wasn't the first time but the case was different now. This is someone who confesses his love for me. A man who likes me. Should I let my heart loose and trust his words for once?I'm scared but I also want to experience the feeling of being loved for once. Yes. Every other thing will come later. I also cupped his face and parted my lips to give h
LilyA yawn escaped my lips as I stretched my body. I looked around the room. I hadn't gotten a proper look at it last night. Well, Ryker didn't allow me to have that chance. Thinking about our night together brought a smile to my face. Looking back if someone told me I would fall for Ryker, I would swear on that person. But see me now grinning like a fool from our intimacy last night. A part of me feels special for the fact that Ryker shared the deepest part of him with me. He showed me his vulnerable side. I know the feeling of missing someone who is no longer alive. We both lost an important person in our lives. He lost his mother while I lost both parents."Why? Can't stop thinking about me?" A smiling-looking Ryker made his way into the room holding a tray. My stomach instantly churned at the aroma of whatever he had on the tray. And did I forget to mention he was shirtless and looking sexily handsome? Making me want to roam my hand all over his abs. The same way I did last night
Lily"Did you seriously approve of that?" Harry started as soon as we were out of the principal office. "What do you expect me to do then? I can't always clean your mess all the time," At some point, I didn't have the strength in me to raise my voice at him. Anything he does wouldn't surprise me anymore."I am your only family!" he snarled. A chuckle escaped out of me and I bit my bottom lip. I didn't want to get angry again. "Family? Please I don't have time for this Harry. You need to learn from your mistakes. This isn't the first time you've done this. The least I could do to help you is by abiding by the rules. Suspension is better than spending the whole term in jail. Go home and reflect on yourself. Let's go, Ryker," "Wait...Are you seriously going to leave like this?" He yelled out behind me but I didn't stop. If Harry doesn't learn his lesson, he won't stop causing trouble. Although it breaks my heart for the fact that he will lose the whole term which will affect his studie
Lily “Dring...'” My brief sleep was interrupted by a sudden ring from my phone. I shrugged the duvet off my body, craning my neck to see Ryker was not on the bed. A slight frown appeared on my face, and I extended my hands to caress the spot where Ryker lay last night. A warm smile curled up the corner of my mouth as I remembered the scene from last night.The succulent texture of his lips. At dawn when I was drooling, I had to slap my head."Gosh! Is this actually happening?" I ruminated on the possibility of falling in love with Ryder in a short period of time. "No..." I grabbed the pillow and screamed into it. "Dring..." The ring from my phone jolted me out of my reverie, and I hissed loudly when I saw the caller."I am not taking your call." I cursed as I pushed myself up from bed.My phone rang again, and this time I could not contain my rage as I yanked it from the bed and swiped on the answer icon."What the hell is this?" With a mounting rage, I seethed."Ya' relax a litt
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