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
Since she's finished with her shopping and headed to the checkout.She found herself smiling at the little conversation she had with Bruno playing in her head, and how he handed her the cake mix.It felt like she was in one of those K-dramas with a tall, handsome male lead.Well, except that I have never seen an actor that can compare to him."Oh my goodness, he is so handsome up close!"She giggled.He just gave her a K-drama moment. The way he stood behind her like that hot handsome tall main character in a romantic drama.Well, the only difference is that none of them had the same attractiveness as Mr. Bruno.She can't wait to give Jessie the full gist. First, she needs to stop thinking about it or her face will be so red and make her excitement obvious.The cashier at the checkout desk cleared her throat loudly to get her attention.Beauty blinked, only then did she realize she had been acting weirdly in front of the cashier."You are next in the line""Oh sorry..."Beauty murmu
"So this is my contact..." Nia said, typing her number into Beauty's phone.Just then, someone clicked a wine glass with a fork to grab everyone's attention. The room fell silent as all eyes turned toward the podium.Beyoncé stood on the podium, smiling forcefully like a beauty pageant contestant."Good evening, everyone! It's truly wonderful to see so many familiar faces here tonight. Welcome to Prestige High School Reunion, Class of 2014!"The crowd erupted in applause, cheers echoing throughout the room."Well, the Bee is about buzz," Nia commented, rolling her eyes.Beauty felt her heart racing at that instant.Beyoncé would surely get back at her, and she would do it in a very unexpected way.Nia smiled brightly, her enthusiasm contagious."Thanks a lot. Oh my goodness, I was so nervous you would say no. If I were you, I would say no, but thanks a lot! We should definitely hang out sometime. I'd love to
Bruno, sensing Beauty's shyness, stood up and turned to the man, mistaking both for her classmates."You better speak to her nicely, or else...""Bruno!" Beauty snapped in shock.Nia and her husband exchanged glances, their faces darkening at Bruno's threat."I... I understand, but please, I am not here to make her feel uncomfortable. I came to ask her for forgiveness. I am Nia, and he is my husband, not a classmate," she introduced awkwardly.Bruno's eyes lowered a bit, embarrassed. He sat down slowly."I apologize; please have a seat with us," he replied, his tone suddenly friendly."Thank you," Nia replied with a smile, and she whispered to her husband, probably to calm him down after Bruno's threat.Beauty felt her cheeks warm as she looked up at Nia, who was radiating confidence and happiness."Hey, Nia," she finally managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper.Nia smiled happily and took her hands, maki
After the photoshoot, Bruno and Beauty walked into the party room, which was buzzing with laughter and chatter. The vibrant decorations created a festive atmosphere, with colorful balloons and streamers hanging from the ceiling. The sound of clinking glasses and lively music filled the air."Wow!" Beauty gasped."Are you okay?" Bruno whispered, taking her hand.Beauty nodded and smiled at him. "Just happy to see everyone again.""Even though they were rude and mean to you?" Bruno asked.Beauty smiled back at him. "They were high schoolers; it's a teenage attitude.""You know that's not how it works. A bully is a bully, no matter their age," Bruno replied, then scanned the room until he found an empty table in the corner, away from the crowd, and settled down."Great, a quiet corner," Bruno said beneath his breath."Come on, I found a table," he said softly, leading her to the spot.His presence didn't go unnoticed; eyes
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