If I were blind, within my heart, I could still see the beauty that is you.***Beauty’s POV.“I’m sorry, Beauty, but you have to talk to Sir Drew. I’ve told him about it, and he wants to hear it from you,” Bobita said in dismay.My shoulder inflated. I hadn’t slept well last night thinking about Mr. Atticus’ offer. It was my luck, but my dragon boss took it away! And now he wants to hear it from me? Seriously!?“This is insane, Bobita.” I sat down feeling defeated.“That’s why be good to your boss. Talk to him nicely why you want this. I know this is supposed to be your choice, but Mr. Drew Mondragon wants to hear it from you.”I took a deep breath and pouted a little bit. “Don’t you know that Mr. Atticus Mondragon offered me the opportunity to become his model yesterday? And that Drew’ the dragon’ took it away!”“What? Y-You mean Art Atticus Mondragon? You’ve met him?” Shocked, Bobita’s eyes almost pop out.“He was with him yesterday. That was Atticus Mondragon,” I answered.“Oh my
Beauty's POV . I was powerless to resist. Drew's eyes beamed with a challenge. My heart jolted, and a quiver surged through my veins. What is this? Is he giving me a test or tempting me with a kiss I can't resist? I swallowed tightly as he dropped his head to where our knees touched. He gripped the chair's ends and pulled it closer, fitting my knees in between his. "That's cute," he smirked, looking at me intently with a cheeky smile. My brows slightly crossed. I lifted my chin, daring him to look at me even more. "Drew Mondragon," I muttered under my breath. He never smiled, and his eyes were still glued to mine. "Be tough, Beauty. This is the reality of your dreams. They will offer you something in exchange for sex. Some are vulgar as they want to taste you badly. You've got the body, the beauty, plus your name is Beauty." Drew's jaw tightened, and his eyes turned down, staring at my legs. "And I won't let that happen, Beauty. I will never allow anyone to touch you, darling,
Beauty’s POV . I bang my head on the table because of my stupidity. Why do I get lost and forget myself whenever I am with him? This didn’t happen with Jasper because I always had my boundaries every time Jasper kissed me. But when it comes to Drew, I forgot everything! I looked at his office. The door is shut. I can’t wait to finish the workload on my table and get off from work. I don’t want to see him again. If it’s only possible, then I prefer to be invisible in front of him. I sat down and held the papers in my hand, but Drew’s kisses clouded my mind. Oh my goodness! I need to take a break. I stood up, grabbed my sling bag, and was about to leave the office when I saw Bobita running towards me. The smile on his face was like he had won something. “Beauty, dear!” he exclaimed, gaining attention from the people around the hallway. “Psst, quite. My boss is inside.” I gestured, placing my pointy finger on my lips. “Oh, sorry.” Bobita’s eyes beamed as he looked at Drew’s off
Beauty's POV.I sat down and started working. The good thing about this office is that it has a mini-shower, and employees can use it overnight. Drew's office is better because it has a small room that only he can enter using his finger sensor, and it has all the amenities he needs, like a home.I finished after two hours. And a knock on the door made me stand to check it. It was the food delivery. The company provides everything needed for overnight work. Two meals were delivered, one for me and one for Drew.I composed myself and took a deep breath before knocking at his office door."Food is ready, Sir," I smiled as I looked at him.The messy papers were all over his table. I entered and gently put the food pack on the side where the small table was located.I heard his swivel chair whirled in my direction, and he stood up and strode slowly towards me."Hmm, what do we have here?" He stood beside me, looking at the food I prepared.Drew is just an inch behind me. His body cornered
Beauty's POV . Everything has been busy for me, but I only managed to practice once. Bobita informed me that we only need to do this once more during the final trial. Drew scolded me multiple times, but I sense he's becoming more lenient toward me. I know my mistakes. I'm not good when it comes to this job. There's no way I will become like my sister. A lot of people questioned that. Are we really siblings? Yes, physically, you can see the similarity. But when it comes to our brain, I will leave it all to my sister. She's way better than me. Drew Mondragon is on a business trip on the other side for four days. I thought this was good, but here I am, staring at his little picture frame and the cactus beside it, feeling down. I miss him. . . I can't forget the overnight. Drew showed a different side of himself, and I liked it. Not to mention that he kept sending flowers to my house for no reason at all. There's not even a note on top of them. I don't know if he was doing that be
'Your beauty begins when you decide what you want to be yourself.' . Beauty's POV . I felt like my heart would pop out soon. The crowds noise outside dominated while we were all waiting for the show to start. There are many people today, and the whole studio is full. All the models were busy with their dresses and makeup. The dome has reporters and media coverage, and a live telecast will be aired soon. I inhaled deeply and looked at myself in the mirror. I haven't put on my gown yet. I am still wearing my skinny jeans and a white off-shoulder top. My makeup was done by one of the famous makeup artists. Bobita was busy, and I could only smile at him. He juggles around, giving instructions, organizing the gowns, and checking everyone on his team. And after two hours, the show started. I still have an hour to wait for my turn. I was amazed at the performance of the exclusive models of Monde Fashion on stage together with their mentor at the end. They cater to the new products th
I may not be your first date, kiss, or love, but I want to be your last in everything.Beauty's POV."Beauty Acuesta is next," the director on stage reminded Bobita, and Bobita gave his approval and signaled back at me. I smiled, feeling tense before Bobita went off stage.Irene Celeste looked at me for the final time, surveying my whole without eye contact. She's too focused on her job, and I'm too nervous about this. It's not like it's my first time because it's not. But this is my first time performing in front of a large crowd."Go, Beauty. You're the face of Monde Fashion. Show them that you got what it takes to be the next supermodel. Show them that Drew Mondragon was right to have chosen you." Irene simply smiled at me.My heart started to race. I nodded, giving her my genuine smile.Slowly, I hold my posture while waiting in the backstage. From here, I could see the few VIPs straight to where I stand.Most of the models behind and beside me in the distance are all looking at
'That person who enters your life out of nowhere and suddenly he means the world to you.'.Beauty's POV."Who was that?""My God, you saw them kissing, right? That girl. Ugh!""Shush, girls, be quiet. Don't be harsh on the girl. Can't you see she's new? It's my first time seeing her. Yes, she's a head-turner. She's got the beauty and the body.""Oh well, for Drew Mondragon? I will give him my body and everything. With his money and fame. I consider myself the luckiest girl around the globe.""Even though that was embarrassing.""I've heard that woman is Drew's secretary.""Seriously? No, she's not! Drew's secretary is Amalia, and she's married!""No. Not Amalia. It's her substitute, and I believe it's her sister.""OMG! What the - seriously?""Tsk, that girl's ambition is too high.""Chill, girls. Drew Mondragon was only using her as one of his pastimes. I know him. He will never settle for a low-key woman. Drew just wants to fuck her. That's all. I felt sorry for the girl."I shut
Special Chapter "One, two, three, pose. Good job, Beauty! One more round." I watch her quietly while drinking my coffee. She smiles in my direction, and my heart melts how beautiful my lovely wife is. . .my Beauty. I'm attempting to concentrate on the reports Amalia handed me this morning, but I found my gaze returning to my wife. She's seven months pregnant now, and she still looks very sexy to me. I was considering terminating her contract with Atticus at Monde Fashion because she's pregnant and gets tired quickly, but Atticus refused to let her go, so I let her do what she likes. A lot of companies want Beauty as their endorsement, especially now that she's pregnant. Our wedding was simple, and it happened privately. It was solemn as we celebrated it with our families. Beauty wanted it that way, and I was happy as long as she was. We even went to Italy and Paris together for our honeymoon and stayed two months over there. From there, she experienced a life living outside the
The Interview . "Relax, everything will be fine," I said, brushing my thumb on her lips. She looked nervous, and I could sense it. "I'm worried," she sighed. "Is my dress okay?" I slightly chuckled and sweetly nodded. "You are beautiful, Beauty. Perfect as it can be." I looked at her from head to toe while biting my lower lip. I am a proud husband-to-be, and like Beauty, I have many insecurities. I'm insecure because I don't know if I am enough for her. I don't know if I'm doing the right thing, but I guess I am. She has no complaints about everything and just goes with the flow. I want to hold her and cover her against the eyes of many, but I know she will never like that. "You are the most beautiful woman on Earth, darling. Trust me," I winked, acting cute and sexy. She laughed. "You and your moves." She quickly looped her arms around my neck and brought her body against mine. She rubbed our noses together, which alone ignited the whole of me. "I want to eat you," I whispered
Beauty’s POV . “And where are you taking me, Drew?” “We’re nearly there.” I giggle with excitement, and our hands remain entwined. Drew’s other hand holds the steering wheel while the other grasps mine. I called my sister earlier, letting her know I am with Drew and will probably be late or I will be staying at Drew’s place. Either way, she’s okay with that and is happy for me. She saw what happened earlier as it was live on TV. “Are you mad?” I looked at him thoughtfully. “Do I look like I was angry?” He smiled. It was only quick. The whole country knows now about us, and I will no longer go to Paris. He doesn’t seem unhappy with that. I was just making sure that he is not. “Do you like me that much?” he teased, his eyes beamed. “Uhm, I like you the way how you like me,” I winked wickedly. He chuckled and kissed my hand. “I love you, darling.” “And I love you more,” I responded. It took us an hour, and my eyes are weary now. But when my eyes gave up, Drew announced we ar
Beauty's Pov.I felt shy and didn't speak much while eating gently beside Drew. Everyone at the table ate quietly, with only the sound of utensils breaking the silence being all you could hear.Sitting across me is Skye, the wife of Liam, Drew's brother. Between them is their son, Logan, and beside Logan is their youngest, Amber. The little boy Logan caught my attention with his constant smile, especially when he was with his grandfather. Both kids are adorable.After the sweet confession, Drew and I quickly left the place with his family. It was a rush, and the reporters had many questions, but Drew never answered them. We walked past them.I was just thankful that Drew's family seemed okay with what happened right after that. His father remained calm and didn't utter a single word.Logan walked over to his grandfather, who was seated on the edge of the table. It is a reminder that Drew's father was the head of the household."Nonno, voglio sedermi accanto a 'te," Logan smiled, and
Beauty's POV.Holding the folder that contains all the reports, I exited the building comfortably.Vincent held the car door open for me, and I slid onto the leather seat before buckling my seatbelt. We have to drive for another five minutes, and then we will reach our destination.I composed myself when I stepped out and cleared my throat when I entered the building. I followed my sister's instructions for me to be able to get inside the place.It is a secluded venue exclusively reserved for the gatherings of high-profile individuals. The reporters and media personnel are present, as indicated by the cars outside and Vincent's earlier message."Thank you, Miss," I said to the lady at the information desk. She gave me a visitor's ID for entry.One of the security in-charge accompanied me all the way to where the venue was located. I smiled at him, and he formally smiled back. He never said a word, and we were quiet until we arrived on the right level.The moment the elevator opens, t
My love for you comes with a lifetime guarantee..Beauty's POV."Are you sure about this?" Ceilo looked at me seriously."Yes," I nodded without regrets. It felt good to be on the right track in my life.This morning, I woke up feeling complete. This is the best feeling I have had so far, after so long. I always have my worries with me before, and I don't look forward to my day. My mind is busy thinking of other things, including modeling, Drew's family, and my own family.It seemed like I was walking in a path like a robot with a clear direction but without a heart. I wasn't happy.*(conversation I had with Atticus the other day)"Are you sure you will not regret this, Beauty?""Yes, Atticus. I will not. I contemplated a lot and thought not just once but more than a hundred times. And my decision is final, Art."He shook his head slightly and smiled at me. "Beauty, true happiness, and contentment come from within. If you have found that, then nothing more is needed. If this is you
Drew's POV.Damn this. When are they going to stop this nonsense?I heaved a sigh after reading the articles online. I barely had any time to have my coffee as the business in Greece was facing inclination.Xavion has to fly there to check the conspiracy. A few people on the board of directors are doing the pullouts, giving a scare to the rest of the investors.I've been receiving calls for the meeting since last night. I didn't have a drop of sleep as I also took care of the annual year-end financial scheme of the El Monde Towers. My father is crushing me to the bones, manipulating the rest of the investors again, threatening me of the decision I've made.I will never let him arrange my marriage to someone this time. I will rule my life, and I mean it. If he wants war against me, I will face him, heads on high."Don't worry, Drew. I have already talked to Samuel. He will help us." Liam said in the line. "Just take care of Beauty. The articles about you and Beatrice may hurt her. You
Beauty's POVI let the warm water wash my face while my tears are flowing. I waited an hour in his room, but he never returned. I had the heaviest heart when I left the place and came back here, in my hotel room. I don't think I will be okay after this. I just can't take it.My message to Drew:Drew, darling, I love you, and I'm sorry. I got carried away with my insecurities and jealousy. I forgot your sacrifices. I love you so much. I will see you back home.I stared at my cell phone simultaneously and still had no messages from Drew. I know that he left Japan last night. Mamita confirmed it with me. Today is the day I will also return with Mamita. I turned off my cell phone and have no plans of turning it back on."You, alright?" Mamita asked beside me. She probably noticed I wasn't at myself as I was quiet the whole time."I'm good, Mamita. Thank you," I weakly responded, and she smiled.***My eyebrows met while watching the TV. I paused to eat the banana bread that my sister Amal
Beauty's POV I walked towards Drew's shut door without a plan. I looked around, and there was no one. I took a deep breath and was about to knock but changed my mind. I felt my flesh shaking thinking of Beatrice. I fisted my hands and took another deep breath. I stared at the door before me briefly and stepped back. I dialed Drew's number, and it rang a few times. He didn't answer it. I chuckled, feeling so annoyed now. Me to Drew: Drew, are you free to talk? I waited long enough for a response, but I realized he would never respond and probably chose to ignore me today. My blood rose to the limit of what I could handle. So, straight away, I knocked heavily on his door. It opened, and it was no longer a surprise for him to see me. He left the door open for me to enter and turned his back to me. I stepped in and looked around. The empty cups of coffee are still sitting on the coffee table. My brows furrowed at the thought of Beatrice being here a while ago. "Drew?" I looked beh