“Kate! Open up Kate!!” Debbie shouted, banging on Kate's door. Kate grumbles due to the noise she got up and fell back to the bed “ My head” she groans.She stood up again and opened her door, “ Aren't you going to school?” Debbie asked, a bit upset. “ Your eyes are so red, you drank too much Kate.” Debbie complained.She took Kate to the kitchen and prepared a concoction for her migraine “ I can't go to school looking like this, I shouldn't have drank so much yesterday” Kate whined, drinking the concoction.“You shouldn't, next time I won't be so caring. Who dropped you off last night?” Debbie inquired, as she sat on the kitchen cabinet. “ That was Camile's brother” she replied.“Okay, so you and Camile were busy matchmaking me with her brother. Who is he?” Debbie asked, Kate Snickers “ It's the hottest, youngest billionaire in the country! CEO of AJ STYLES!!” Kate announced, and whistled.“Camile's brother is Alex?, that was unexpected so the other guy that dropped you ?” Debbie ask
Camile how are you feeling?” Candice asked, whilst eating at the dinning table. “ I'm fine” Camile responded, her face downward with black shades on.“Why do sound like that? And what's up with the glasses, we're inside cam” Candice asked, he sat opposite her direction. “ My eyes burn and I have got a sore throat, I just wanna go back to bed” she said, her palms rubbing her throat slowly.“ Mom asked what happened, I convinced her that you fell asleep in my car thank God you were in Dreamland. Because the entire house would still be on fire right now” Candice said.Camile scoffs “ You should be happy that I wasn't awake, mom would have found out that her amazing goody goody son is a fûcker.” She said, her weary face contort into a sly smile.“You should be thankful that I saved your sorry ass last night and not scheming against me. You would have been grounded” Candice sighed, cleaning the crumbs by the corner of his lips with a table napkin.“What about Kate? The last thing I remembe
“I thought you weren't gonna be here till tomorrow” Debbie quizzed, staring at Zara whilst taking out their dinner. “ I wanted to spend the little time I have with my bestie, and besides we're going to the beach tomorrow” she clasped her palms in anticipation to the pancakes.“Liar, you came because I didn't tell you who the person was” Debbie rolled her eyes, sitting next to Kate who seemed entirely focus on her phone.Zara inhales the fresh scent of buttermilk, maple syrup been placed nicely on the dinning table “ I haven't seen you for an entire week and that's how you welcome me” she munches on the pancake filled with honey.“ Really, but you're seated and chewing loudly on a meal I prepared. I really have no words for you” Debbie resigns in annoyance.“I missed you too, I hope you're packed up for tomorrow” Zara smiled looking amidst the sisters. “ Someone would be joining us” she mumbled hoping there won't be any questions.“Someone? Who?” Debbie asked, perplexed. “ Jace” Zara s
Debbie bashed her lashes repeatedly to be certain that she wasn't seeing things “ Alex” She said inaudibly in disbelief.Alex stood staring at her from a mile away, he could clearly see the shock expression on her face. He got distracted by Jace “ I just spoke to Zara, they are here let's go” Jace informed.Debbie walked out in anger remembering how Alex kept her locked her up in his house and the number of times he never showed gratitude for helping him.Alex turned back but there was no sight of her “ Alright” he said, putting his shades back on. Both stride to find the girls.“Sis where were you? You should get changed I think jace just got here” Kate said laying on the beach wagon with her swimsuit on. “I'll get going” Debbie excused herself and headed straight to the changing room.Jace made way to their direction “ Hey girls” he said smiling through his mask. Kate turned “ Do we know you?” She asked with raised brows.Jace chuckled and removed his mask. Kate gasped “ Oh my goodn
“ Listen you don't know me neither do I, obviously you would be paranoid that a stranger saw you in that state. But I will not speak of it to anyone and I don't need your money” Debbie muttered taking in deep breaths.Alex just stood, her words cutting deep. She just had to remind him of his hideous past, putting him in dismay. The guts she had to speak so plainly, like she knew him or maybe she did see through his facade.He sighed having nothing else to say and walked away without a word, Debbie's eyes followed his retreating figure till he was far from her vision.Debbie sat looking back at the direction he passed and down at the money, she closed her eyes. Her anger dissipating “ Oh no why did I say that? I let my anger get the better of me.” She scolded.Feeling the weight of her outburst, she lay down reminiscing on the incident.“I said I'm sorry okay? I was just messing with you” Jace pleads running after Zara in the water. “ You both look like two kids playing tag” Kate giggl
“ Candice I promised Alex that you would come, so please get ready so we could arrive there on time. Plus the media would be there I want nice pictures of us roaming across the internet” Camile gushed, talking nonstop. Candice grunts in frustration “ Cam! You talk too much I've heard you repeat that since you woke me up. And we don't have to rush to the venue, we ain't the contestant of the show. I don't even want to be there, I've got better things to do” he muttered rubbing his temples gently. Camile frowns “ Why have you been avoiding big bro anyway? He's the sweetest even though annoying” she rolls her eyes. Candice sighs, she has no idea about Alex's condition and how badly he was also affected. Ever since Alex's return he's been trying so hard to forget everything and come out of his shell but nothing seems to work. He doesn't want to involve Camile, she's still young and vibrant and doesn't deserve to carry such burden. “ I've nothing to say to him. I'll be out in a jiffy
“Who are you talking about?” Kate asked, and looked back at their direction “ Sis! Could this day get any better, I get to meet my idol twice in a row” she gushed, totally forgetting her inquiry.“Yeah right, I need a drink” Debbie said walking slowly to the bar, she could feel the different pair of eyes on her. “ I should have just push through with my first choice, just a black long gown at least no one would look at me” she mumbled under her breath.The bartender smiled at her “ I need bourbon whiskey, thanks” she ordered and he went on to get it.She turned to Alex's direction and his eyes mirrored hers, he seems to be in a conversation with few business partners but his full attention is on Debbie. His eyes didn't leave her for a second until his siblings arrive diverting his attention and greets him only Camile did, Candice looks more like he was dragged to come.She took her time to look closely at his outfit, from his neatly trimmed beards, to his jet black hair, to his well i
Debbie left the restroom and walked hastily to meet up with the girls, she bumps into Tyson “Oh I'm so sorry” Tyson apologized, he squints his eyes trying to remember where he had seen her.“ You're the lady I met at Alex's company, I never forget a pretty face” Tyson smiled, his eyes ogling at Debbie's body.Debbie moved back rubbing her throbbing head, “ Yeah thanks” she muttered. “You're here alone?” He asked looking around for anyone who was waiting for her.“ No, if you would excuse me” she said intending to walk past him,the conversation seems to be going to a path she wouldn't like.“Would you be so kind to have a dance with me?” He asked taking hold of her hand inappropriately. Debbie felt uncomfortable with his touch.“ I told you that I'm not alone” she said calmly trying to not make a scene. “ She's my date Tyson, take your hands off her” Alex's voice boomed.Debbie just stood stunned, she just wanted to get away from this pervert and if she has to play along with Alex the
“ Candice, where's Kate?” Camile asked, holding onto his shirt. He sighed and she glanced behind him, her eyes caught Kate being carried by Thaddeus.She withdrew her hand and moved closer to the duo “ oh my God, what happened to her?” She quivered unable to grasp the mishap, her friend looked lifeless and stained in blood.“ We should get to somewhere safe” Thaddeus suggests, putting Kate in the backseat of Candice's car. They drove swiftly out of the school.Candice carried Kate in his arms and into his house, heading straight for his room “ I'll call the doctor” Camile informed. “ You can leave now, she's safe here.” Candice said curtly whilst shooting a glare at Thaddeus.“ I'm not leaving till she's awake” he retorted, “ Suit yourself but not in my house” Candice dragged him by the collar and pushed him outside.“ What happened?” Cole asked right after the drama, “ The hunters, they attacked and Kate encountered one of them tonight.” He responded.“ Shit! Is she badly hurt?” Sho
Debbie has her legs folded to her chest with her hands wrapped around her, she rocks herself back and forth, staring into space.Just when she thought, everything was right and in place, the one thing that made her feel sane and normal, was caught on fire. She sighs tiredly allowing her tears flow freely down her cheeks, every hardwork thrown into the mud, she might as well slit her wrist this very fûcking minute.She leans on her couch, glancing at every object in her small home, recalling how she started, from a scared little girl with the responsibilities of a parent. At that time, She only knew doctor Susan and she was familiar with rare cases like hers, she offered Debbie the best care and support while every other individual saw her as a burden. Being such a stubborn child, she didn't give in easily, she relapsed several times, went into the emergency room like a daily routine just to be revived, even therapy until the sudden revelation of paintings.She could be in a room for
The school bell rings, jolting Kate out of her daydream “ I shouldn't be here” she mumbled, regretting her decision on leaving Debbie alone.She received a call from Camile about an impromptu test, it's something she couldn't afford to miss as it covers her grade for the semester.“ Hey, that guy has been staring at you” Camile said, gesturing with her eyes to the opposite direction.Kate glances and swiftly looks away “ it's Thaddeus or whatever his name is, remember the day I told you someone almost raped me” She whispers.“ Too bad he made such a move on you, he just entered my trash list and he looks so hot. Such a disgrace” Camile shakes her head.“ He's coming!” Camile informs her, “ Hi Kate” he stood in front of her but maintained a safe distance so as not to frighten her.Kate remained mute and looked around, the class is filled with students, there's no way he would make a move on her. She eased up a bit.“ I'm sorry about that night, I was drunk and stupid.” he cursed, Kate
“Tyson?” Jace repeated, “ I know you both have had your differences but..” he paused, tracing Alex's eyes to the door.“ Why are you here?” Alex questioned, definitely didn't expect to get an odd visit from a not so friendly opponent.“ Oh wow that's my cue to leave but…” he sighs deeply “ Not until we discuss the reason for my arrival. The tension right here is palpable, did I come in at the wrong time?” Tyson asked staring at the two men upfront.“ You could have sent an email or your assistant” Alex raise a brow at him. Tyson chuckles “ Well yeah but nah I wanna be here in person” his lips curved up in a smirk. “ I got the award for the best historical attire of the year” he announced waving the sculpture-like silver award.“ You came all the way here, just to showoff? Are you that jobless?” Alex asked, a bit pissed at the moron. “ You can have that piece of shit, that ain't an award. Why don't you aim higher, huh?” “ Award to the best craftsmanship in clothing, I've won for eve
“ Why wouldn't you just leave me alone” Debbie grumbles in her sleep, still the loud bang on her door persists. Grumpily she walks up to the door and unlocks it, the sudden force startling her “ Can't I get some sle..” her remaining words got stuck in her mouth. “ How'd you guys get here?” She asked, staring shockingly at Kate and Zara as they look at the room in admiration. Kate glares at her but ends up shrieking in excitement. ‘ overly dramatic’ Debbie thought inwardly whilst shaking her head. “ Seriously, Is that how you welcome us?” Zara asked, raising an eyebrow at her. “ Gosh sis, you didn't feel the need to tell me you and Mr Alex were a thing?” Kate pouts, “ I've been drooling the minute I saw the front gate, you're cat walking in a lot of money here. The only problem is that you don't catwalk” she sighs. “ Yeah I also wanna know why you didn't tell me, I'm your best girl Debs” Zara interjects, her shoulder sagged in disappointment. “ You just left us unannounced last ni
Alex is seated in his office. It has just been for emergency, In cases whereby he can't go to the company. He just do all of his paperwork in this office right in the penthouse. The black blinds shifted at each corner as he looks through the windows and onto the busy road of L.A ( Los Angeles).He sighs deeply, not from all the hooting, but the clock ticking and yet no news of Debbie's awake.Jace who has been quiet and observant at Alex's straight face for almost an hour “ She's going to be okay. You could look like you careless with others but not with me. I know you, you're worried and concern. What if she ends up like your father” he spoke.Alex shifts his gaze shooting daggers at him with his stares. “ Christ, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant that you might be having such thoughts. Now quit glaring at me” Jace scoff.“ What was she doing with those goons so late? And with just a nightwear” Jace mutters.A nurse step in, her head bent “ Sir, I just came to inform you that
Kate, where did Debbie run off to?” Zara asked, staring at the wide open door.“ I've no idea, but she didn't look happy at all” Kate glanced at the same direction.“ Yeah, she looked frightened we should go find her now” Zara said hastly grabbing an extra coat for Debbie as they moved out of the house.“ Please, just answer” Debbie pleads, her eyes brimming with tears as she glance at her phone. “Dammit!” She voiced out in frustration, still no response.She walks down the street barefooted and shaking visibly from all the chilly winds coming her way, she cursed recalling how she left with just her nighties. Debbie looks around her and shudder at the unfamiliar dark route.“ Shit I think I took a wrong turn, maybe I should just head back” she mutters to herself, wrapping her arms across her shoulders.A whistling sound caught her attention, she turned and gasped at the men whose eyes couldn't stop staring at her body.“ Ouuu la-la, tonight just got better. I thought I was gonna go ho
“ What's wrong kate?” Candice asked, sensing the distress in her voice. He moves to the edge of the bed flipping the switch on just by the bedstand.She got pissed upon seeing Candice, lifting herself off the bed “ You fuckin prick!” She roared, if eyes could kill Candice memorial service could have be held at this very moment. “ Can't you just stay away from me, you're just so shameless. Yet you accuse me of being a slut when you're a man whore!” She raises her voice.“ I'll not be insulted by someone who walked into my room willingly. You wanted to give your body to me as a peace offering, hmm?” He countered back, his eyes twitched in anger.Of course he was angry, he has every right to be. She knows absolutely nothing about him and yet make such vile comments. Yes, he's a flirt and yes he's a man of many many ladies. But he has never taken advantage of their advances.“ Your room, but Camile said the room was empty” she said lowly.“ You walked into the wrong room dammit, so it's
As fast as lightning they parted, Debbie's hair on her hand stood at alert. “ That was my first kiss! Douchebag!” She screamed inwardly.“ Shit, I messed up that wasn't the plan. But fûck she taste like candy what if we actually went further. What's happening to me? No willpower” Alex scolded himself.They stood transfixed as the air grow thicker, reminiscing on the bothering yet addicting moment. Long excruciating minutes past.“ Seriously, the silent treatment? No form of intimacy did you forget? I thought that you were a man of your word” slightly annoyed Debbie said.I mean the man and being quiet whenever he's around her, at least he should apologize or just say something! Instead he messes with her head.He sighs “ It's just a peck and you wanted it, don't try to act like a saint. But yeah I shouldn't have breached the contract, don't worry it won't happen again. I'll be keeping a safe distance” he states, grabbing his blue shirt from the couch.Debbie felt like something she ha