"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 world's beauty standards. A perfect figure. But I still won't tolerate her rudeness toward you. You didn't create yourself, Beauty. I want you to believe in yourself. You're really a Beauty. It's not just a name-it's who you are. Please see yourself the way I see you." She smiled and hugged me.
We both pulled back from the hug, but our hands stayed locked.
"You're beginning to sound like my mother, Jessie," I teased, chuckling.
"Well, little one, you can call me Mother, as a matter of fact," she replied.
I spanked her hard on the bum.
"Ouch!!" She laughed out loud.
We both burst out laughing and hugged again.
"Thanks for being my best friend, Jessie," I whispered.
"Come on, let's go back to the office. I'm sure you've got work to do before that human worm decides to get on our nerves again." I chuckled and nodded.
We walked back to our departments.
Even though Jessie was always trying hard for me-being the good friend she was-sometimes she acts like I don't exist. And those times were my hardest.
I thought about it quietly as I got to my desk. I sat down, and sighed deeply.
After a minute of silent meditation, I pulled out the cabinet drawer, took out some folders, and placed them on the table.
As I flipped through them, I found the particular document I'd been searching for. I returned the rest of the folders and picked up the document, heading to the capture room.
I needed to submit the hard copy feedback reports from customers about the company's fashion magazines.
I stopped in the photograph department.
Mr. Bruno was there-with his assistant and some models.
I took a deep breath and walked toward Jessie.
She was standing right beside Mr. Bruno! How lucky! I am so jealous. How could she stand that close to him without freaking out?
I shook off the wild thoughts in my mind and walked toward them.
"What's the theme?" Mr. Bruno asked Kathy.
"Seduction," Kathy answered, her tone dripping with it.
Se... what? I snapped inside my head.
Kathy was the model for this theme's photoshoot. Her body goals hit differently. She was picture-perfect, and the cameras seemed to love her-like they were kissing her with every flash.
Mr. Bruno stepped back from her and turned.
Then I saw him approaching, and I clenched my fists tightly. My heart was racing.
Wait a minute!
Why is he coming over to my side?!
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
It was a Saturday morning luckily. Beauty got home and saw Jessie waiting for her at her entrance door."Thank goodness you are back, where have you been? I called you ceaselessly yesternight to inquire about the date, but you never answered, I was so worried”.She walked past her without uttering a word.That move surprised Jessie, it kicked a nerve."Girl, don’t just ignore me what the fuck is your deal? You don’t know how worried you got me last night”.She shouted at her, but unusually Beauty was still quiet, her body language was disturbing too.“Beauty, are you alright?” She asked softly.Beauty forced a smile. “I am okay Jessie, just a failed date again, but its fine l am used to this”.She opened the door and turned to her friend."Come in, please”.Jessie sighed. “It's okay to feel sad…but…maybe it's not meant to be…you know”.“Yeah, but if it keeps happening then something is wrong with me right? It's obvious it's my fault”. She dropped her bag on the couch and walked s
Bruno stepped out of his car, his usually composed face filled with signs of exhaustion.His night had been spent tending to a drunk employee, a task he hadn’t anticipated but felt obligated to handle. Also, for some reason he was glad it was him who was there to help her, not some other guy from the company.As he walked towards his family mansion, he exchanged polite greetings with the security guards and the servants.He was their favorite person and they couldn't help it as their faces lit up in delight seeing him back to the Mansion.Bruno lazily walked towards the entrance, only to be intercepted by his sister, Abigail, who was on her way out. Her face was buried in her phone, a habit she formed since forever.As always, she was dressed to kill.Well, no need to expect less from a famous model and a fashion freak, who spends every penny on designers.Abigail wore a form-fitting designer dress in deep emerald green, accentuating her hourglass figure, with an elegant slit that h
Bruno cursed and quickly grabbed his laptop, then navigated to the company's website.His fingers clicked on the keyboard as he searched for Beauty's profile.After a few clicks, he found himself staring at her profile picture, her bright smile, chubby cheeks and sparkling eyes captivating him once again.A little smile drew on his lips.He snapped out of it and scrolled down, his eyes carefully scanning the whole page until he found what he was looking for — her home address.“Got it”.He said in satisfaction and quickly copied the address into the food delivery app.He wanted to place the order but hesitated.Why is he so determined to send this to her?Could it be?"No, no, no,"He chided himself, shaking his head. “You're just being kind. To help an insecure employee boost her confidence, that's all. Also, she must not know it was from me. I need to make it anonymous.” He tapped on the order button and closed his eyes.“Well, I did that …as a good boss.”However, the voice in his
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