She wasn’t expecting anyone, and after the day she’d had, she wasn’t sure if she wanted to see anyone either.Maybe it was Jessie, coming to check on her.Suddenly, she panicked.Could it be the real owner of the gift she received the other day?She hesitated, staring at the door.The doorbell rang again, this time the visitor was desperate, after being ignored by Beauty for the past minutes.Beauty sighed and finally walked cautiously toward the door, her hand trembling slightly as she reached for the handle. Taking a deep breath, she opened the door.To her surprise, the same delivery people from the other day stood on her doorstep, smiling warmly at her.This time, they were holding an even bigger package, a large box of chocolate cake adorned with chocolate snacks like Hershey's, Reese's, and M&M's.Another bouquet of roses accompanied the box, even more beautiful and looks more expensive than the firstBeauty’s eyes widened in shock. She blinked severally, her mouth opening slig
With one last glance at the hidden gifts, she left her room and headed downstairs to wait for her parents, hoping she could keep everything normal so they wouldn't suspect anything.When the doorbell rang again, Beauty's heart skipped a beat. She thought it was too soon for her parents to have arrived. But as she cautiously opened the door, she was surprised to find Jessie standing there, looking annoyed.“Really?”Jessie snapped with arched brows, her hands folded.“Jessie! I’m so sorry…..” Beauty started to apologize, but Jessie waved her off, stepping inside with a huff.“It’s fine, don't start crying. I’m here to make you feel better, not the other way around.” Jessie said.“I wasn't going to cry”.Beauty said, embarrassed.Jessie rolled her eyes. “Yeah, yeah, cry baby. I actually came to tell you that I had a run-in with Kathy. So I gave her a piece of my mind she’ll never forget.”Beauty's eyes widened, she wondered what could have been the issue.Jessie was never one to hol
He flashed Raymond that smile of his.“I guess I have found out, who do you think I had this bulge for?”Raymond's jaw dropped as he noticed Bruno's massive bulge too.He felt the strongest urge to touch it.“That is a nice-looking stuff, so this was because of me?”Raymond asked, he couldn’t take his eyes off it.While Bruno couldn’t take his eyes off Raymond's face.“You ask too many questions, cutie”.Immediately Bruno got down on his knees, face straight in Raymond's crotch, and hands started undoing the lace of his shorts.Raymond felt his throat dry, he knew what he was going to do, most importantly he wanted Bruno to do it, he ached for it for so long. That was the only reason he is here working for his annoying sister.He closed his eyes and threw his head backwards.“Yes…Fuck… Bruno”.“Raymond…”“Bruno…”“Raymond!”“Wait, that wasn't Bruno's voice," Raymond thought and opened his eyes only to see a blurry image of a tall lady furious staring at him.“What the hell are you ca
Bruno woke up to the soft light filtering through the curtains of his luxurious bedroom. The first thing that caught his eye was the image of Beauty on his PC screen. He had spent the previous night scrolling through her Instagram page, he wanted to see if she posted about the gifts he sent, until sleep claimed him.Doesn't that make him a stalker?However, unlike his sister Abigail, who posts any little thing, including a pimple update.“Ew a zit, you don't belong here, but it's cute, though. My face makes it cute. Schedule calling, I will get emergency laser treatment. See ya soon lovelies,xoxo”.Beauty never posts even a picture of herself. Only the cropped profile picture. The pictures on her wall are mostly Jessie's, her parents and family members he had no idea of.Pushing aside the covers, Bruno sat up and ran a hand through his tousled hair, the remnants of sleep slowly fading away.He took a moment to appreciate God for another day before swinging his legs out of bed and s
Just then, her mother's voice echoed up the stairs. "Beauty, breakfast is ready! Come down before it gets cold!"Beauty blinked and glanced at herself in the mirror one last time before turning away.She walked out of the bathroom and made her way downstairs. The scent of bacon and eggs wafted through the air, and her stomach growled in response, momentarily distracting her from her worries.Entering the kitchen, Beauty saw her father sitting at the head of the dining table, hidden behind the morning newspaper, and her mother bustling around, setting down plates of food. The kitchen was filled with the warmth of morning sunlight streaming through the windows, making the room feel warm and bright."Morning, sweetheart," her father greeted, looking up from his newspaper with a smile. "Did you sleep well?"Beauty nodded, taking her seat at the table."You are not going to work today?"Her father asked again. "Yeah, I took a day off, to focus on an important design." Luckily, her fa
“Oh it was indeed a wonderful day sweetie. And the music! Oh my gosh! They had a live band playing soft jazz throughout the night. It was so romantic. Couples were dancing, your daddy and I showed off a little too much, we almost overshadowed the young couple”.Beauty's mom said with pride.Beauty smiled softly.“She dragged me into it”.Her Dad snapped in defense.His wife frowned at his statement.“Oh now you're going to blame me? But you got into it and danced like you were the groom!”Beauty shook her head.“Anyway, Lisa's fiancé, Marcus, made the sweetest speech. He talked about how he knew from the moment he met her that she was the one. He even said she was his other half, and he couldn’t imagine his life without her. Everyone was tearing up.”“Your mother was the everyone I guess”.Mr. Hills cuts in sarcastically and chuckled.“What do you mean, Hills! You also had some tears in your eyes too!”“I didn't even cry on our wedding day what makes you think I had tears in my eyes b
As they finished breakfast, Beauty’s mother, Mrs. Hill got up to fetch something from the fridge.Opening the door, she peered inside.She sighed and closed it with a slight frown. “It looks like we’re out of a few things,” she said, glancing over at Beauty.“I was thinking about going to the grocery store today. Do you mind going instead? I have a few things to take care of around the house.”Beauty nodded readily, wiping her mouth with a napkin.“Sure, I can go. I was planning to run a few errands today anyway.”A few errands or maybe a therapeutic walk to get her emotions in check. First about her high school reunion invitation and now.Her little cousin who just got engaged.Mrs. Hill smiled back to her daughter, appreciative. “Thanks honey. Just make sure to take your umbrella with you. It’s looking cloudy out there, and I wouldn’t want you to get caught in the rain. You have a thing for colds you know.”Beauty glanced out the window and saw the gray clouds gathering, heavy an
“He wasn't wearing anything that speaks celebrity, just a simple Hoodie and sweatpants, he was still able to pull a large crowd. Unfortunately for him, anything on that body of his will appear expensive and hotter. He should put more effort and wear a face mask. That face will always attract female admirers”Beauty pouted.She looked closer and noticed his awkwardness.“That smile definitely looked forced, poor Bruno, he hates such attention. He must be praying to disappear from there”. Beauty said to herself.When the women finally dispersed, satisfied with their encounter, Bruno turned to continue his shopping. Beauty waited, counting to ten in her head before daring to peek around the corner.The coast seemed clear.“Thank goodness, I better grab the things I need and leave before he sees me”.She murmured with relief.Quickly, she straightened up and headed for the next item on her list.She needed a jar of honey from the top shelf, but as she stood before it, she realized with a
Without saying a word, he reached up and, with his large, muscular hands, loosened his tie, pulling it off in one smooth, deliberate motion.He went to the water dispenser and took a glass of chilled water before returning to her.Unexpectedly, he snatched her neck, not too hard, and kissed her hard like he would cut the life out of her."Sir Bruno".Beauty gasped.Without saying anything, he went on and pulled her by the waist then lifted her onto his desk, pinning her down with his body. She could feel the heat radiating from him, their faces inches apart, her heart thundering in her chest.He leaned in, his lips brushing hers, soft at first, teasing her, before capturing her in a deep, passionate kiss that made her head spin. His hands gripped her waist, pulling her closer, as if he couldn't bear the distance between them.When he finally broke the kiss, they were both breathless, her hands tangled in his shirt, his lips ghosting over her skin.Then, in the haze of passion, he whi
Her palms were sweaty, and her heart raced as Bruno's eyes stayed locked on her, as if waiting for her to approach.She swallowed hard, feeling the eyes of every coworker on her. Jessie nudged her forward, whispering, "Go on. He's waiting for you.""What if he fires me?" Beauty whispered back, her voice trembling.Jessie shrugged but gave a reassuring smile."I doubt that. He's sitting at your desk, remember? I think he's here for something else. If it's to fire you. He would have invited you to his office".Jessie whispered back.Beauty's feet felt heavy as she tried to lift them off the ground. Jessie's Apple Watch beeped."Oops, time for my schedule".She told Beauty. "Meet you at lunch break, good luck, tell me all about it".Beauty nodded slowly, but her heart still raced at the intensity of Bruno's gaze."Hey! Mr. Bruno, nice haircut. You look damn hot with that expression on your face! Who got you mad with our reserved young boss?"Jessie announced, swinging her hip like she
Beauty let out a long breath, feeling like a heavy weight was lifted off her shoulders in playful anger. "You're such a brat, Jessie! I was going crazy thinking I lost my chance!".Jessie grinned sheepishly. "I know, I know. I didn't mean to push you that far. Forgive me?"Beauty laughed, wiping her face again. "I'll think about it," she teased, though her smile showed that all was forgiven."Good because I'd hate for us to fight over some guy,you know. Not like we are certain about his sexuality. I have a lot of trust issues these days" Jessie said, putting her arm around Beauty's shoulders."He is not gay...stop it, Jessie".Beauty frowned. "Alright, alright. I hope so, too. If he is into women, it's obvious Bruno's more into you. I mean, come on, girl, have you seen the way he looks at you? He interacts with you more. He saved you the other day from getting bullied," Jessie pointed out.Beauty sighed. "You think? It maybe a pity attraction, nothing else".Jessie rolled her eye
Beauty stared at the floor, her eyes welling up with tears she had tried so hard to hold back. She bit her lip nervously, trying to suppress her emotions.Unfortunately, her emotions are now like a tangled mess, and she felt like she was about to break."Talk to me," Jessie said, her tone softer now. "What's going on? What did I do?"Beauty took a shaky breath, and finally, unable to contain it any longer, the dam broke. "I... I am sorry Jessie, it's just ... . I am shamelessly jealous of you. That he liked you back, I am sorry. I shouldn't feel that way. He is never mine...not like it could ever be possible. You are beautiful and all that, and I am not a competition" she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper.Jessie was speechless, her expression softened instantly. She had been expecting drama, of course but didn't expect her to be this hurt.Beauty wiped her eyes, sniffling as she continued. "When you called last night and excitedly told me that Bruno called you and you guy
Eric smiled back."Thanks, Beauty. I sincerely appreciate your help," Eric said, his smile widening as he caught her gaze. "I've been struggling to get the hang of things around here, and you've made it so much easier... You're as beautiful as your heart. Thank you".Beauty chuckled softly, waving off the compliment, her cheeks flushed."No problem, Eric. I'm happy to help."As she spoke, she unconsciously brushed a lock of hair behind her ear, and Eric's eyes flickered to the movement, admiring the small, graceful gesture. Bruno saw it too, and something in him snapped. The way Eric was looking at her...like she was more than just a helpful co-worker...made Bruno feel like he was going to explode. She hadn't even looked at Bruno today, but here she was, smiling and laughing with Eric like nothing was wrong.He had to turn the monitor off totally, and rushed to get a chill glass of water from the water dispenser."Maybe I should respect her choices, she doesn't belong to me, why can
Eric, a tall, handsome and well-built man with smooth brown skin that glowed under the soft office lighting. His curly hair and honey brown eyes complimented his skin color.His chiseled jawline, perfectly trimmed beard and that perfect dentition was easily noticed by the female staff in the room. They giggled softly, their voices low, but their eyes never left the handsome newbie.He is an attractive one for sure.Eric had approached Beauty's desk with a soft smile, clutching a few files in his hand. He was still getting used to the company's workflow, and Beauty to him appeared to be the kindest and easy going although today, she seemed unusually moody and not the approachable person he had expected. Despite this, Eric gathered his courage and stepped forward. The pretty privilege can come to his aid this time.Beauty was reading an email to her inbox about the School Reunion."Beyoncé Robin? She is the main sponsor?"She cursed as remembered the particular incident where the sc
Beauty wasn't her usual self.Normally, she'd greet him with a smile or a shy blush, her eyes lighting up whenever their gazes met. Even before they ever had a conversation. She was always smiling whenever they made eye contact."Perhaps the same with the rest of them".He thought as he noticed the female staff smiling and giggling at his new look.However, he attracted him in a different way. But today, she didn't even acknowledge his presence. She kept her head down, busying herself with whatever task was in front of her, avoiding any eye contact.Bruno's heart felt like his heart just got ripped out of its chamber.He tried to catch her eye, by intentionally walking In Front of her desk with the hope of sparking even a small greeting, but she barely glanced in his direction. She looked...determined to avoid him at all means, like she was deliberately putting up a wall between them.*What's going on? Did I do something wrong?*Bruno thought, feeling the sharp sting of anxiety prick
Monday morning, Beauty arrived at the company with a heavy heart, her usual brightness was dulled by the storm of emotions swirling in her mind. She couldn't stop thinking about her conversation with Jessie last night. Jessie had sounded so excited when Beauty asked her to go ahead with Bruno, yet it wasn't from her deepest heart.Beauty knew she shouldn't feel this way because Bruno wasn't hers, after all. But the thought of Jessie getting closer to him, and even pursuing him, twisted her insides in ways she hadn't expected.As she stepped into the designer's office, her eyes darted around, instinctively searching for Bruno. She told herself to calm down and act like nothing happened."Don't be jealous! Beauty. It's just Jessie. She's your best friend. You can't be upset about this".She scolded herself internally.But no matter how much she tried to reason with herself, the pain was undeniable.The thought of someone else getting close to Bruno, let alone her best friend Jessie
"Why do you hate me? You've always loved your little sister when we were young, but now you hardly listen to me! It's sad...it's heartbreaking...it's so hard for me...please open the door, don't lock me out... I will die".She faked crying.Sighing in frustration, he reluctantly walked to the door and opened it, trying to keep his expression neutral. "You should leave modeling, go into the movie industry and show off your talent".Bruno told her.Abigail immediately stopped her acting and dried off her tears. Without warning, she leaned in and sniffed the air like a bloodhound, her nose twitching."Did you just... sniff me?" Bruno asked, incredulous.Abigail ignored his question, raising an eyebrow. "You smell different."Bruno frowned, stepping back instinctively. "I don't know what you're talking about.""Oh, don't play dumb, Bruno She gave him a knowing look, her curiosity piqued. "You smell like a woman. It's all over you...all these while I thought you were innocent'"He r