Sariel’s point of view I’m all set and excited to meet Maddy. So, I really made an effort tonight. To show off my playful side, I'm wearing a basic black cross-front blouse paired with a midi skirt with a cheetah print. A light pair of strappy shoes completes my look, adding a touch of polish. Errr... I hope Maddy likes it. I did put in the effort after all. When I meet Murphy later, I'll make myself look less attractive. Only Maddy deserves to see my true beauty, pfft... I giggled at the thought. I took a deep breath and checked my face again. Just light makeup and curled hair. Once I was satisfied with how I looked, I said goodbye to Mom. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to come home later or if I’d just sleep over at Meli’s place. As long as I was with Meli, Mom was fine with it. When I arrived at Meli’s house, she immediately looked me up and down—this girl is so judgmental.
Sariel's point of view "That's nice. Where are you? I'm going to fetch you." I'm still unsure if I should tell him where we are. It seems disrespectful to Maddy, since, after all, this is our date. It's so fancy, too, since she even booked a private room with a view of the city skyline. "Oh, wait a moment. I'm going to check the full location first," I say. I didn't let him respond, and I covered the speaker, asking Maddy. "Hmm, can I stay here after this date?" Or should I look for another place? I just need to talk to Murphy," I whispered, tugging his hand sideways. No matter how much I swat his hand away, it stays on me. Damn. His hand is so filthy that I'm at a loss for words. A crease appears between his brows. He leaned closer to me and whispered, "I'll allow you to meet with him, but I'll wait for
Sariel's point of view "Hey, what happened? What did that idiot do to you?" "I... I'm fine," I sigh. I immediately stopped him from going out. I may just ask him to buy me some cetirizine. Luckily, when I entered the restroom, there was no one around. "What happened? Why is your mouth turning red?" He choked out, then gently touched my mouth. "I have a citrus fruit allergy, and Murphy suddenly fed me some. He probably didn’t know," I finally explain. Damn. I'm starting to itch. "A citrus fruit allergy," he repeats. "What do you want me to do?" "Could you buy me some cetirizine? I'll just wait here," I mutter. "Oh, I think there are some here." "You want to come with me?" "I'd rather wait for you here," I mumble. I don’t want to run into Murphy. Additionally, people might stare at me. I probably look like a ghoul—did I just say that to myself? No way! He slowly nodded at my words. He crouches down and kisses my flushed mouth. "Hey, come on. I am concerned that I may experien
Sariel's point of view My breathing is rapid, and Murphy's proximity to me does not help. If he thinks I'm delighted with his behavior, he's wrong; I'm disgusted and ready to throw up in his face. "Murphy, can you stop already? Let's go home. I don't feel well," I screeched, rolling my eyes at him. He compelled me to face him by grabbing my hair and uttering, "Oh, so why are you being a bitch right now?" I grabbed his hand to stop him from pulling me away. "Let go of me, Murphy. You're hurting me," I spat, my lower lip quivering. But he didn’t release me. By digging my nails into his arm, I left marks. He hissed at me, "Damn, you're really a bitch. Tsk. Be thankful that I can't do anything to you right now because of your allergy. Don't worry; next time I’ll make sure to feed you plenty. I'm going to wait until your rash heals." I glared at him. "Before you do that, you might start lying on the floor," I complained. He finally let go of me. I fixed my hair. He's such a fool, ju
Sariel's point of view SUNDAY ANNIVERSARY PARTY I’ve dressed myself in a purple silk A-line cocktail dress with a clavicle-framing neckline. It fits with flares at the shoulders for an extravagant look and has soft, molded sleeves that follow my natural curves. The theme is pastel, and the dress code is cocktail attire for girls. We’re going to the mansion, and Tito has already arrived. Murphy? He's downstairs, talking to my mom. Tsk, as if my mom would actually like him for me. I also brought the gift for the anniversary couple. I let Mom choose it since I didn't know what to get. After finishing everything, I made my way downstairs. Murphy claps loudly, and it echoes through the room. I rolled my eyes at him. "Sar, you look amazing. I love your outfit," he said. It's like he's never seen me before, but he looks at me differently every day. "So? May I?" He approached me as I neared the last step and motioned his hand towards me. I took his hand immediately, even though I didn't
Sariel's Point of View Before we could reach the top, I stopped Murphy. “Wait, my purse, I need it. I didn’t bring it with me.” “What? I thought you had it? I’ll get it; just wait here,” he said, but I didn’t let him. Even though I was dizzy, I did my best to get back to our table from earlier. When I arrived, all the remaining men immediately focused on me. I ignored them and sat back down. Damn. If I went back with Murphy and Jasper upstairs, it might be the end for me. I’ll just have to endure the heat I’m feeling. I felt Murphy behind me. “I thought you were going to the restroom? ”He leaned in and whispered in my ear. “No, it’s not necessary. I suddenly changed my mind; let’s stay here for now,” I murmured. He only responded with, “Okay,” and sat down to my right once more, with Jasper returning to my left. I felt stiff; I was uncomfortable between them. I needed to do something to ease my anxiety. I took my phone from my purse and planned to send a message to Maddox. 'Hey
Third person’s point of view “You know the drill, Sariel, you have to fvcking get in Maddox’s company and mess everything up,” Sariel’s uncle Finn barks at her. Sariel was just nodding in response to his uncle's directions. She heaved a deep, long sigh. Maddox is Ventura’s eldest son and currently serves as the CEO of Ventura’s company. Finn is unaware that Sariel and Maddox are already in romantic affection. He was so preoccupied that he didn't realize how often the two see each other. Finn is enraged with Maddox because Maddox set him up by mixing Finn's products with fake stuff, causing Finn's client to cancel a huge deal in the past. Finn was almost bankrupt because news of him selling fake products reached other clients. Luckily, he was able to salvage his reputation, but he wasted a lot of money as a result. As a form of revenge, Finn decided to steal the confidential data of Maddox's company, which he plans to have Sariel carry out. He is willing to risk his niece's life
Third person’s point of view When Maddox arrived at the hospital, he ran straight to his parents, who were in the operating room. Maddox and Lowe were merely waiting outside at the OR, praying that their parents will be saved from the on-going operation. Four hours later, two doctors came out of the operating room. The two walked toward the doctor with a sympathetic expression. “I’m sorry, we did everything we could to save the patient. Your mother has a traumatic brain injury. Severe head injuries from the force of a car accident caused your mother to suffer brain trauma, which may have resulted in fatal outcomes, and she did not make it.” The doctor explained. Maddox expression hardened when he heard what the doctor said, he’s palms curled into fists, his knuckles shifting white. “What about my father?” Lowe is the one who asks the doctor since Maddox can’t seem to restrain his anger and is about to launch a punch at the doctor. The doctor went on to say. “Your father has died