Chapter 107RICHARD’S POVHeather and I’s relationship was never a media fuss. Mostly, we met and spent time together at school so as not attract the attention of the media. We were taking tiny baby steps until we were ready to take our relationship to the next level, go public and eventually get married. But that didn’t happen. Everything fell apart in the blink of an eye because of Ben.The only times we met outside school was during a classmate’s party or other social events where I always covered up by saying she was my date, escort or just a friend I brought along for that event.Heather didn’t visit my place often. When she did, and on her third visit, my dad made it known to me he didn’t like her very much because she seemed like an opportunist. That was because he didn’t know her as well as I did. I hoped to prove him wrong over time and show him her true self, but that chance never came.So when the reporter brought up that news about Heather, it hit me like a fast-moving tr
Chapter 108BIANCA’S POVRichard looked at me, his hold on my hand loosened and his features contorted in confusion. “Miss who?”“Heather. Your ex-girlfriend,” I said, couldn’t help but wonder if he did that on purpose.He hesitated a little and sighed before answering that. “Yeah, I do.”Letting that one slide for a bit. I moved to the question. Missing her was normal and acceptable since they used to be close. “What about love?” I asked with rapt attention. “Do you still love her?”That question made him awkward and put him at unease as he looked away, rolling his eyes and letting out a series of deep lowly sighs as if not knowing what and how best to answer me.I knew he wouldn’t like me asking him that. But at moments like this, I needed to plan my future and make hay while the sun still shone. I needed to know my fate in case his ex-girlfriend walked through our apartment door one day and let him know she never stopped loving him while she away.I hope what he answered that rep
Chapter 109BIANCA'S POVThe elevator dinged, startling us. We chuckled at our reaction before stepping out into the hallway. As though Gideon knew we were coming, he opened the door before Richard could use his access card. “I saw everything,” he said with a proud, dreamy look in his eyes, still gripping the door handle. “It was… beautiful. You two handled it well, and whoever is trying to cause trouble for you two will see trouble for the rest of their lives,” he concluded firmly. “Thank you, Gideon,” I said and held Richard’s arm, leaning onto it and smiling at what Gideon said. Richard seemed unaffected and a little awkward. Gideon wanted to say something else, but Richard cut him off. “…That’s enough Gideon,” he breathed out as though fed up. “Could you at least let us in and feed us first before saying anything else?” Now that I was noticing it, he seemed exhausted and I’m sure he was also hungry. “Yeah, sure,” Gideon stepped aside for us to come in. “Now you have no excuse
Chapter 110BIANCA’S POVThe buzzing of my phone startled me up from the bed, bringing an end to one of the best sleep I have had in a century. Groaning out in frustration and drowsy as fuck, I reached out to where it was on top of the nightstand, a bit surprised it was even there. I thought Richard left it somewhere in the living room after he took me hungrily in his lips last night.My eyes were barely open and still trying to accommodate the morning light, so I didn't bother to see who was calling. I squinted and clumsily tapped the green answer button. Suddenly, Nina's overly excited voice blasted through the speaker, practically pounding on my eardrums.“Oh my gosh girl, your I***a is blowing up!”This was the first time we were talking since we sorted out things about her being involved with Richard. I know it had been a while, but that didn't mean she had to call so early and ruin my sleep. I could overlook it if it was an emergency, but from her overly excited tone, I doubted i
Chapter 111BIANCA’S POV“And you don’t have to do much,” Nina continued. “He’s already a hit on his own. All you have to do is just get him to post more. Engage with his followers and agree to this romantic shit. That’s all. How hard could that be?! It’s not rocket science, Bianca Sinclair!” She yelled into the phone, sounding like she was about to lose it. I could only imagine her reaction if she ever became famous with loads of followers. The whole world would know about it and probably never hear the end of it.As much as I wasn’t that comfortable and enthusiastic about doing all that stuff she said, I just had to unless I wanted to make her my lifetime enemy. I rubbed the bridge of my nose and sighed. “Fine. I will see what I can do.”“That’s my girl,” she cheered. “And don’t forget to keep me updated. With time I will be promoting my brand on your page. You can’t be a famous sweet ass shit and I won’t gain from it.”“Whatever…” I muttered, pulling a face. Typical Nina. Of course
Chapter 112BIANCA’S POV “What do you mean you were talking about Ben?” Richard’s face grimaced with disapproval. I knew he wouldn’t approve of me talking to another person about Ben. His expression said it all and now, I knew I had to put in a lot of effort to convince him. He pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. “I thought we talked about this, B. You can’t go around telling everybody about what Ben has done without having enough evidence to back you up. Ben’s dad is second in command to my dad. He is also very powerful with probably all the best lawyers at his disposal. If this gets out, we might be dragged to court for accusing him falsely. My father will be very unhappy if that happens, and in state right now, the last thing I want is to make him unhappy…” Mr. Sam also mentioned that. Now I saw the reason that bastard kept going scot-free for every terrible thing he had done. Because his father is powerful and always there to pick him from every mud and mess he gets hims
Chapter 113 BIANCA’S POVI was scared this day would come, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly, especially since Richard assured me it wouldn’t. I had really hoped things would stay the same, but now that hope has slipped away.I stood frozen as I stared at her. Richard’s ex-girlfriend, Heather Morrison was standing before me in flesh and blood.From the photo and video I have seen of her, I knew she was beautiful. But now, she looked frail, like she’d been to hell and back. She was dressed in a basic gathered floral gown that looked like something plucked straight from the bargain bin of a thrift store. Her hair which was long and boundless was overgrown and needed fixing. Her emerald eyes were larger than I had seen in her photo. They looked tired like she’d been up all night, and her skin was as pale as the winter moon. She had beautiful doll-like features, but all she needed was a little brush-up to get her back on track.Her gaze didn’t last for more than a second in m
Chapter 114 BIANCA’S POV “I’m worried. Are you sure we shouldn’t take her to a hospital?” I asked Richard one more time, afraid this girl might just die on us. It’s been over fifteen to twenty minutes now and she was still unconscious with no signs of waking up anytime soon. He raised her wrist to check her pulse and then shook his head. “She’ll be fine,” he said, exhaling loudly. “I just think she’s tired. That’s all. We should give her enough time to rest.” I stared at the poor girl lying on the bed, feeling unsure and not knowing what to think or make of the situation. The way she collapsed seemed a bit dramatic, but she looked so fragile that anyone would believe she wasn’t doing well. Was she sick or something? Maybe she caught a sexually transmitted infection after what Ben did to her before running away. I’ve heard stories of young girls getting infections after being raped and not even realizing it. Maybe she ran to a place that’s far away and doesn’t have hospitals or la