I walked into the company's cafeteria downstairs-it was lunch break.
After what happened back in the conference room, I wasn't sure how to feel... other than completely useless, of course.
"I'll have two jumbo burgers, please," I said to the waitress.
She looked up at me and, as usual, ignored me entirely.
Not the first time. It's like everyone here hates me-everyone except Jessie.
What did I ever do to them?
"Just one will be okay," I added again.
Then, suddenly, her eyes lit up.
"What can I get for you?" she asked, biting her lower lip.
Wait-definitely not me.
I turned to see who she was talking to, and the moment I saw him, my heart skipped a beat. I had to tilt my head back to take in his full height.
He stood there like a tall, powerful wall-if that wall just so happened to be sexier than 99% of the male population.
I froze. My fingers clenched nervously, and my heart started racing.
It was him-Bruno.
Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, and a rush of heat flooded my cheeks. He was standing so close I could feel his body heat radiating toward me, melting me from the inside out.
"You're looking as handsome as always, young boss. Your girlfriend must be so lucky," the waitress said, leaning over the counter, one hand supporting her chin.
A blessed woman with heavy breasts.
I knew exactly what she was doing-who wouldn't?
Although she's just a waitress, she's got a body that fits right into most men's fantasies.
Healthy blonde hair, nice face, blue eyes, small waist, and a heavy front.
Lucky girl!
However, when I looked back at him, his eyes were on me.
It was so unexpected that it almost made me jump.
He was completely ignoring the waitress?
This has to be my hallucination.
I mean-she got my attention with that move, and I'm also a woman!
"You... you were here first," he said, staring down at me.
I blinked as I pointed to my chest.
"Are you talking to me?"
He nodded.
"Please, tell her what you want..."
His calm voice always sends chills through my body-how can someone be so gentle, kind, and handsome all at once? I've never been this close to him before, let alone held his gaze for this long.
Bruno is perfect. A man like him would never notice someone like me. I wish I had a body like Jessie's.
Maybe then I'd have a chance.
"Miss?"
His voice cut through my thoughts.
"Eh?"
I snapped out of it, my eyes widening.
"Tell her what you want."
His ocean-blue eyes were sparkling.
How can a human's eyes be so dreamy? I think I'm drooling.
"I want you... I mean... I mean, I wanted vegetables... salad."
I chuckled awkwardly, turned away from him, then slapped myself hard on the cheek.
Get it together, bitch.
The waitress was glaring at me, pissed.
"Didn't you say you wanted two jumbo burgers, fatty?"
She looked even more pissed than before-definitely because he ignored her.
I turned back to Bruno and smiled awkwardly.
Jumbo burgers!
Does she have to say it?!
Bruno stood there wearing a blank expression. He must be thinking-
What a fat weirdo.
God, I'm so stupid. Embarrassing myself like this in front of him?
The waitress cleared her throat dramatically, slicing through my awkward silence.
I turned and looked at her, meeting her red eyes. She looked like she wanted to slap me, but Bruno must have been a huge obstacle in her way.
"Oh-yeah, yeah. A jumbo burger. Just one, please. And an iced chocolate."
I brushed my hair back nervously with my fingers and lowered my head, embarrassed.
"I'm sorry," I whispered.
She got my order out, shooting me a hateful look.
I picked up the tray, thanked her quietly, and slowly walked to my favorite table to eat.
I had the temptation to look back at Bruno again. After his order was served, he turned-and started walking toward me!
"Oh no..."
I quickly buried my face and pretended to be completely focused, sipping my iced chocolate.
I heard the chair opposite mine slide out. Slowly, I looked up-and found him sitting right in front of me.
I couldn't take my eyes off him. Yet, he didn't even look up at me. He was acting like I was completely invisible.
Could it be that he came here intentionally to sit with me?
I waved the thought off.
Of course not. I'm the one into him-not the other way around, silly. He just chose a seat and is obviously minding his own business.
I fought with myself, trying to focus on my lunch, but my hands were shaking nervously.
I can't eat in peace sitting in front of him. I need to be the ideal girl type. He's my crush-I have to impress him, take a chance.
I took a deep breath and opened my eyes. Smiling gently, I picked up a spoon and took a bite as elegantly as I could.
"Beauty!"
Jessie appeared out of nowhere and snapped into my ear, startling me intentionally.
I choked on my drink.
"Jes...ssi," I coughed out.
"I am so sorry," Jessie apologized immediately.She's always sorry after a childish act.Furiously, I looked at her, then back again-this time quickly-to double-check what I just saw.She was braless. Mine would never look that good without a bra.Her boobs were perfect, her nipples visibly piercing through her transparent white crop top, down to her tiny waist.I noticed her pierced belly button and a thin silver waist bead wrapped around her waist.She's indeed beautiful.I sighed in frustration.The truth is, everyone here is perfect-except me.I stole a glance at Bruno again. He never looked up at us. How can someone be so anti-social?"Jessie, can we talk later? I want to eat now, please."I hope she buys it."Why?" Jessie replied with a tight frown.I knew it wouldn't be that easy, though."Like... I... I said. I wish to eat," I replied, raising my brows.She giggled."Alright. Don't get mad, Your Highness."I shook my head, done with her.She leaned forward, pecked my forehead,
I looked up and found her assistant brushing off her designer outfit like I was a bag of dirt, but Kathy shoved the poor girl aside, fuming."I-I'm so sorry," I stammered, ashamed. Everyone was watching now-and worse, Mr. Bruno had just walked into the department.He stopped right there. He was watching the scene too.I cursed in my mind and squeezed my hands nervously. Please, let the earth open and swallow me."Do you know how much this designer outfit cost me, you fat imbecile?!"Kathy thundered again."Enough with the name-calling, Kathy! She said she's sorry. And her name is Beauty, not 'fatty.' If her body type is what you call fat, then I'd say you're just jealous."Jessie jumped in, standing right beside me.Kathy turned to Jessie with a look of disdain."Easy for you to say. She's too fat to fit into this building-bumping into people like that. Who does that? Very irritating. And don't even start about jealousy-please, don't make me puke. Who envies a bag of fat?"She sneered.
"I am proud of you, Beauty. If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely be in police custody right now, charged with murder," Jessie snapped. I believed her. She's a crazy wild cat, so she will definitely do it."Kathy is an asshole. Don't let her words get to you. A freaky bitch-that's what she is. All she does is try to look good, and she's not even that good-looking..." Jessie added. I raised a brow and squinted at her. What a lie!"Alright... yeah, you got me. She may be good-looking, but... she has issues. You're more beautiful than her. She's just jealous, and honestly, I feel like hitting her right in the face sometimes." Jessie clenched her fists as she said it.I sighed."Well, with that body and the visuals she's got, she's perfect. Her character doesn't count.""Nobody's perfect," Jessie said, shaking her head. "Tell her something like, 'Your tummy is so flat,' or, 'Your nose is so... ugh.'" She groaned and sighed."I guess you're right, Beauty. She's definitely perfect by the w
Bruno got up, and as he did, I stood frozen, just two feet (0.61 m) away from him. There was a couch beside me, but my focus was entirely on him.I sighed, trying to control my thoughts as I secretly watched how he folded his long frame onto the chair, settling comfortably. He was now at eye level with me.I feel so insulted! He smoothly called me short in a hundred languages with just one effortless move!I screamed inside.My heart raced faster than ever, like I had never been this close to him before.Calm down, Beauty, you spoke with him moments ago, at the cafeteria.The scent of his cologne was so addictive, it made me want to grab him and pull him to myself, like some sort of obsession.I wanted to tuck him away in my pocket and keep him safe, just for me, always."Kathy, are you ready?" the director's voice broke through my thoughts."Born ready," Kathy replied confidently before stripping off her clothes, revealing her smooth, naked body.I gasped, beyond startled. I didn't ev
I went home that day, moody. I didn't even answer Jessie's at first.Tonight I had a blind date, not sure if I will be able to focus on the date. All that was in my head was a picture of Bruno asking my name.Why am I even disturbed, not like I am someone special to him?I am just so pathetic.I looked in a mirror and applied a lip gloss, unsure what to do with the brow pencil and other makeup items.I sighed, I rarely put on makeup, and tonight I decided to give it a try for the blind date. My parents traveled else I would've asked my mother for help.My phone rang the next minute.I glanced at it.It was Jessie.I sighed and picked it up.“How is the date going?” She asked in excitement."I am not yet done with my makeup”.I replied, applying blush with struggle.“For 2 hours!” Jessie snapped.“You said I need to apply makeup and enhance my looks for the date!”I replied angrily.“Yes I did, you hardly put on makeup or feminine outfits, most men don't like women who aren't femin
**AUTHORESS'S POV***Beauty forcefully gulped the whole drink down her throat one time, her whole body was tormented by the alcohol, she had to shake herself as though to shake it off her.Her heart burned with the alcohol, she coughed and coughed.“Wow! That's one strong drink”.She looked up and found no one on the chair opposite her."Yeah…that's what I thought, he left”.She said sadly and started crying, forcing the food into her mouth.Many heads turned in her direction, the waiter went to her and told her about disturbing others, but she cried more. AT BRUNO'S PLACEBruno just finished working on a new project, he pressed his fingers over his tired eyes and closed his laptop. He was about to retire to bed when his phone rang.He glanced at it tiredly. The number wasn't saved to his phone books, and he hated phone calls.So he ignored it and put the phone back on his bedside.It rang again, he kept ignoring it, but the caller seemed to be after his life.His phone kept ringing
Bruno got to the hotel and lodged in, as soon as he laid her down on the bed, stretching his muscles.Beauty groaned and started pulling her clothes off.Bruno's heart skipped instantly.“You should keep it on. Miss? Miss?”.She wouldn't listen to him, so she pulled her blouse up. He closed his eyes then slowly opened. He was surprised at the amount of weight that baggy top took from her.Beauty drunkenly kicked her trousers off her feet and fell on the bed, wearing only her lingerie.As his gaze fell on Beauty’s body, he was struck by her beauty. The lingerie, a red delicate lace, accentuated her curves, and her soft pale skin glowed in the dim light.He also noticed the way her full hips and thighs filled out the fabric, and her soft bust strained against the cups, almost too big to be fully accommodated in those poor cups.His eyes roamed over her body, taking in every detail. He sighted the stretch marks on her hips, it wasn’t as weird as many people said they were. He thought
The next morning, Beauty woke up with a Hungover, her head was hammering so bad.She held her head and groaned, as she forced herself up from the bed.“Mum?” She called and slowly opened her eyes.Unsure if her eyes were deceiving her, she rubbed her blurry eyes to clear her vision. The room looked so strange to her. This is most definitely not her room. Looks more like a hotel room.Her heart skipped at the realization."Where…where am I? How did I end up in this room? She panicked.She looked around the room again, trying to remember anything, but her mind was whirled up.She suddenly felt her body cold and bare, she pulled the duvet up and found out that she was only wearing ………. Nothing!“I am naked!” She yelled inside, her eyes enlarging each second and mouth wide open.Immediately the bathroom door opened, she gasped in fear and quickly pulled the duvet up to her face leaving only her eyes uncovered.Her heart was racing.A man came out of the bathroom, a small towel dryin
Beauty watched from behind, feeling even smaller as the seconds dragged on. Everyone around her seemed so at ease, so comfortable in their skin, while she felt every insecurity bubbling to the surface.Her uniform was the largest size available, and though it was too big, she had to wear it since no senior was bigger than her.When it was finally Beauty's turn, her heart raced. The photographer's initial excitement quickly turned to impatience."Alright, let's get this over with," he muttered under his breath, not even bothering to look at her as he adjusted the camera.Beauty's stomach twisted into knots. She took her place in front of the camera, unsure of where to stand or how to pose. Already uncomfortable in her own skin, she now felt all eyes on her.The photographer barely hid his irritation. "Okay, um... maybe turn a little to the side. No, no, not like that. Try sucking in your stomach a bit... and could you lift your chin a little higher?
Beauty and Bruno stood on the red carpet, the flashing lights from the cameras illuminating their every move. Beauty felt as if every gaze was on her, silently judging.She panicked and smiled awkwardly at the camera, feeling uneasy. She had too many traumatic experiences with photographers in the past.Bruno noticed and leaned in close, whispering in her ear, "You look stunning... just focus on me."His voice was like a soothing balm to her frazzled nerves.Beauty took a deep breath and looked up to see him smiling at her. He leaned down further and whispered, "Actually, I needed you to look at me because I don't like the way those men are looking at you.""With disgust?" Beauty whispered back."Disgust? Impossible. They're staring with admiration and lust instead. You're so beautiful. That's why. But don't worry, you're mine now."Beauty was speechless, feeling a chill when Bruno's hand rested protectively on her waist, pulling her
Aliyah and Beyoncé froze at the awkward situation, looking around embarrassed as the kiss drew attention.Those two are out of their minds!A soft moan escaped Beauty's lips as Bruno's hand slid to her back, pulling her tighter against him. The sensation of his fingers pressing into her waist sent a shiver of desire down her spine.Bruno, on the other hand, was consumed by the moment. It was his first kiss, and yet it felt so natural, as if his body had been waiting for this moment all along.Of course, his body had been waiting!The feel of Beauty's lips against his was more intoxicating than he had ever imagined. He couldn't stop kissing her.Her taste, her warmth, the way her body fit perfectly against his-it was everything. It stirred up feelings he had never experienced before. His heart pounded in his chest, his mind clouded with nothing but the need to hold her, to feel her respond to him.The kiss deepened, and Bruno's
As the polished black limousine glided to a halt in front of the mansion, a hush fell over the crowd gathered outside.Heads turned, whispers floated through the air, and the excitement of the party dimmed momentarily as everyone's attention shifted to the luxurious car.It was clear this was no ordinary arrival; the anticipation crackled like electricity.With a smooth motion, the uniformed driver stepped out and opened the rear door."They're not joking. Who could that be?!" someone gushed in the crowd.Bruno emerged first, his tall figure commanding attention. Dressed in an expensive suit-though not from F&F to avoid suspicion and attention-he stood out. The suit emphasized his broad shoulders and trim waist."That is definitely the most handsome guy at the party," Aliyah whispered, and Beyoncé smirked."I found a one-night stand now... Who's the bitch? Happy breakup day," she smirked to herself.The moment Bruno
EAST ASIAShelley walked into the house, her footsteps heavy and her face clouded with frustration. She dropped her bag by the door with a sigh and made her way into the living room, where her mother sat comfortably on the couch, knitting.The rhythmic click of needles filled the cozy room as her mother hummed softly to herself."Good evening, Mom," Shelley said, walking straight to the refrigerator to get herself a cold drink.Her mother looked up from her knitting and smiled warmly at her daughter."You're home early," she noted, her fingers still working skillfully through the yarn.Shelley said nothing and kept gulping down the water like she had been deprived of fluids for a lifetime."What's wrong, Shelley? You look like the weight of the world is on your shoulders," her mother asked again.Shelley stopped drinking and sighed. She put the bottle of water back into the fridge and walked to the couch, her shoulders slumping
The evening air was filled with laughter, chatter, and distant music at the legendary Prestigious School's outdoor garden.Decorated with a large budget, a red carpet, a glow-up photo stand, a pool, and an archery target with your worst teacher's picture, many interesting and fun activities were available at the event.The guests and former classmates were already mingling, sipping drinks, and greeting each other excitedly.The huge hotel, where they would all be spending the night, was a new project sponsored by Beyoncé. Beautifully lit, it made the perfect backdrop for the reunion party.At the entrance, Beyoncé sat confidently on a plush chair, directing the flow of guests. Dressed in a sparkling, fitted sequin gown worth millions, she looked every bit the queen of the night. Of course, the award for the most expensive and well-dressed would be hers.Her closest friend, Aliyah, equally stylish, sat by her side with a judgmental loo
Beauty's eyes drifted to Bruno's lips. They were tinted with a soft shade of pink, plump and inviting. She hoped to taste them tonight, at least.Kai grinned, clearly pleased with their reaction."Blown away? You're welcome!"Beauty's brow furrowed as she shot Kai a disapproving glance."Kai, he specifically asked for a transformation so he could look like someone else, not a female version of himself!" she snapped."Oh, that's why they had that reaction," Bruno muttered under his breath.Kai rolled his eyes playfully, brushing a strand of blue hair away from his face."But it's not easy to make someone who's naturally good-looking look less attractive!" He winked at Bruno. "Mr. Bruno is just so pretty, it's hard not to make him look fabulous.""Kai!" Jessie exclaimed, throwing her hands up in frustration. "We're trying to make him unrecognizable, not turn him into a beauty pageant contestant!"Bruno laughed nervously.
Bruno blinked, looking a little surprised by Beauty's outburst, but then a small smile appeared on his face."Oops, did someone say something?" Jessie said with a grin, breaking the awkward silence.Kai gasped dramatically, putting a hand over his chest."Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't know."Beauty's face turned bright red instantly, and she waved her hands in denial."No, no... it's not... actually-""Actually, you don't need to apologize, Kai," Bruno calmly cut her off, stepping forward and gently wrapping his arm around Beauty's waist.Beauty held her breath the moment his hand rested there, almost as if claiming her.Was he really playing the part of her fake boyfriend? Or did this mean something more? She looked at Bruno, searching his face for answers, but he kept his eyes on Kai."She's right," Bruno said, his voice steady. "I'm not single. Beauty and I... we're together."Beauty's eyes went wide, her heart racing
They walked to the window and saw his car outside.Just then, the doorbell rang downstairs.Jessie turned to Beauty, who instantly tensed up."He's already here," Jessie said, her voice soft but firm. "You need to go and talk to him. It's time to sort this out, Beauty."Beauty bit her lip nervously but nodded."Okay."They both rushed down the stairs.Kai was on his way to inform them about the visitor at the door when he saw them at the top of the staircase."Should I open the door?""Don't worry, Kai, she's got this," Jessie told the young man.As Beauty reached the door, Jessie called after her."And hey," Jessie said, "You must go to that reunion tonight. You hear me?"Beauty paused, her hand on the doorknob, and glanced back at Jessie then nodded.Jessie gave her a reassuring smile as Beauty opened the door.There stood Bruno, looking a bit anxious.His eyes met Beauty's, an