Arielle winced as she moved her phone far away from her ear. Mariam kept screaming and cursing Hannah to hell and back until she ran out of breath. Arielle quickly grabbed the opportunity to talk to her and get her to calm down.“Mariam, I know you are angry but you need to calm down.” Ariella started.“Did you just say that I need to calm down?” Mariam resumed screaming and this time, it was directed at Ariella, “If you were in my shoes you’ll understand that I cannot be calm. This dinner is very important to my career and I worked so hard to get here. Why should a stupid bitch just ruin everything for me? With what's going on, what if my invitation might get canceled. You know how much the CEO of Irish Gold hates scandals and will immediately cancel any model who gets involved in one without mercy. My manager is already going crazy and trying to get people to publish other news to drive the attention from us but it looks as if someone is fanning the flames from behind!”Arielle slap
This author is back from the hospital and slowly recovering. Chapters for this book will be dropped everyday. Happy reading
By the time Gladys returned with the doctor, Ariella had fallen into a fitful sleep. The doctor ran a test and fixed a drip then prescribed some drugs for her to take once she woke up. She was tired and having the flu so it was not something that should cause alarm.“Put your boss on the phone, Jerome.” Gladys snapped in anger for the umpteenth time. She’s been trying to reach Kelvin since she placed a call to the doctor to come and treat Ariella, but Jerome kept picking the phone to tell her that Kelvin was in a meeting.She was pacing in front of Ariella’s room, her hand was holding the phone tightly like she was going to break it in two because of how angry she was.“Ma’am, Mr. Patrick is in a meeting now. He said he would call you back once he’s done.” Jerome’s voice sounded strained. It was as if he was tired of explaining the same thing over and over again. It also sounded like he hated the position he was in right now. Both his boss and his mother were difficult to please and
Something cold was cleaning her forehead when she woke up and even in her groggy state, Ariella knew that someone was wiping her down. She was feeling hot inside while on the outside she was sweating badly and also felt like using the bathroom; she was feeling pressed. With a low groan of discomfort, Ariella forced her eyelids open. Thankfully, there was not much light in the room, so everything came into focus quickly and she recognized that she was in her room at Kelvin’s house.She did not need to think much to remember how she got in this position. She hoped that she was not seriously ill. Ariella wanted to sit up so she could demand for water, but her body felt too heavy, and her mouth was too dry to open. She could feel something connected to her hand and when she turned her head to the side, she saw that it was an IV drip. Was it that bad?“Hey, are you awake?”Shock. That was the first feeling that hit her. She had thought that the person wiping her down must be one of the
“Why haven’t you said anything to me if you don’t like taking medicine?” He asked in a soft voice, “We could have found a solution to that. Because nothing is wrong with you and the baby now does not mean that there won’t be complications later if you keep up like this.”Since his hand was under her chin, she could not look down. Her eyes darted away from his as she felt shame lick at her insides because she knew that he was right. There must be a reason the doctor was giving her the drugs, so it might actually affect her or her baby’s health.“Hey,” he turned her face using her chin so that she had no other choice than to take her eyes back to his, “We will find a solution to that. For now, you need to drink this one so that you’ll get better.”Ariella could not help it, she cringed inwardly, and her face squeezed into a tight frown. She might feel ashamed and might even agree with him that not taking her drugs would affect her and the baby later on but that did not mean she was read
The sun was high up in the sky and shining directly on her face when Ariella opened her eyes the next morning. She squinted with a deep groan and cursed whoever opened the blinds in her heart as she used her hand to cover her face before struggling into a sitting position.Her head snapped to the side when she heard low music and her eyes widened, her mouth dropped open in utter shock when she saw who was sitting on a sofa in the corner of her room and scrolling through her phone.“Mariam?” Ariella called slowly, not believing her eyes. She felt like she was in a dream because if not, how else would Mariam be inside her room in Kelvin’s house.Mariam’s head snapped up and a wide smile appeared on her, “You are finally awake. I thought you were going to sleep the whole day away. It’s two in the afternoon already.”“Two in the afternoon?” Ariella asked in disbelief as her eyes went to the clock on the wall to check the time, thinking that Mariam was pulling her legs but it was really tw
“Mariam!” Ariella exclaimed as her eyes popped out in shock, “What the hell,”Mariam had the grace to look innocent as she asked, “What? It’s just a little question,”“It’s not a little question. What would you even ask that?”“Why won’t I ask it? Have you seen the man? He is so fucking hot,” Mariam used her hand to fan herself, “He came into the dining room this morning. Believe me when I say I would have jumped him if he wasn’t your baby daddy,”“Good Lord,” Ariella groaned as she slapped her hand against her forehead. “Girl, please stop.” Mariam rolled her eyes at Ariella’s action, “Seeing him up close made me realize why Hannah is obsessed and had refused to let him go. Let me tell you something, that’s a complete man right there, a total package, it would be your loss if you let him go.”“He’s not mine in the first place so there is no letting go and I have nothing to lose,”“Sometimes I do wish you were not my friend so that I can beat sense into your empty skull,”Ariella just
“Now let’s talk properly!” These words were not completely out of Mariam’s mouth when Ariella’s phone on the bed stand began to vibrate.Mariam was the one who reached out to pick it up and she frowned when she saw the name displayed on the screen, “It says doctor Mitchell,”Ariella’s heart began to beat in fear immediately she heard that doctor Mitchell was the one calling. In the past, doctor Mitchell’s call was usually about how her mothers health was deteriorating and how she needed to move faster in paying for the surgery. She usually got scared anytime doctor Mitchell called her because she was always reminded that her mother was dying in the hospital and there was nothing she could do about it because she was poor.That time has passed. She had paid for the surgery and her mother was fine and recovering well in the VIPs room that Kelvin had moved her into. Maybe her mother wanted to reach her as she has not visited for days so she asked doctor Mitchell for help.Ariella told he
Sophia’s POVThey did not know. I could see it in their eyes as they looked at one another and as they whispered. I knew that my mother and father could hear everything they were saying but these people seem to have forgotten as they continued to talk in hushed tones among themselves.It's been three days since my mother walked into my room and found me looking like I was well over thirty five years. She had immediately raised alarm and called my father into the room. He was just as shocked as we were when he saw my appearance. He stopped at the door as his jaw dropped open in shock before he rushed over to me and grabbed my face in his hands, his eyes wide in alarm as he turned my face left and right the same way mother did. Three days later, I looked like I was over forty five to fifty years old. The first day, we kept it a secret among the family as they tried to analyze the situation and check if I was using something that was making my face look old but nothing I had was harmful
Joanne's POVThe sun shone through my window early the next morning, throwing the light across my room. I woke up feeling refreshed but also aware of the chaos from the night before. My head was still buzzing with thoughts about Poppy and Collins. "I need to blend in today," I told myself as I got out of bed.After getting ready, I decided to keep things simple. I pulled on a comfortable outfit and tied my hair back. “Just a quiet day,” I said, nodding at my reflection. “Nothing too dramatic.”I made my way through the halls of the hotel, trying to avoid any unnecessary attention. As I walked, I heard footsteps behind me. I turned to see Mia catching up.“Joanne!” she called out, her face a mix of concern and fear. “I’m so glad I found you! I wanted to talk about what happened last night.”“Hey, Mia!” I replied, forcing a smile. “Don’t worry about it! I’m fine.”“No, I really need to apologize,” she insisted, her hands waving in front of her. “I should have immediately when you saw al
Joanne's POV As the night wore on, I felt energy pulsating around me. The music, the laughter—all of it made me want to keep going. But I noticed Mia and Lila starting to sway a bit on their feet.“Hey, you two,” I said, waving them over. “Are you alright?”Mia yawned dramatically. “I think it’s time for us to call it a night,” she said, stifling another yawn. “I’m so tired!”“Yeah, I’m with you,” Lila agreed, rubbing her eyes. “Tonight was fun, but I can’t keep my eyes open.”“Alright, get some rest!” I replied, grinning. “You both deserve it after a long night of dancing!”Mia smiled back. “Thanks, Joanne. You did amazing tonight!” “Yeah, you really showed Poppy! I can’t wait to hear about all the chaos you plan to cause!” Lila laughed, throwing her arms around me for a quick hug.“Trust me, I have plans for the next two weeks,” I said with a smirk. “Poppy’s going to know exactly who she’s dealing with.”“Good luck with that!” Mia joked. “Just don’t let her drive you crazy!”“Neve
Joanne's POVI sat in the garden, tears pouring down my cheeks. The news about the tournament cancellation hit me hard, and I felt lost. After everything I had hoped for, this moment seemed unbearable. I tried to wipe my eyes, but every thought about the tournament made my heart sink deeper.“Joanne!” I heard Silver call from a distance. I looked up and saw her rushing toward me, worry etched on her face.“What’s wrong?” she asked, kneeling next to me. “You look devastated!”“I am,” I admitted, sniffing. “They canceled the tournament! Everything I prepared for is gone!”“Hey, hey! Don’t cry!” Silver said, her tone soothing. “Wipe those tears away. We need you calm down and see poor Cassian, he is a blubbering mess!”“I don’t even know how to feel,” I said, my voice shaky. “It was everything I wanted. Now it’s all up in flames!”“Maybe it’s not over yet!” Silver said. “You don’t know what might happen next.”“I can’t believe this,” I whispered, struggling to calm down. Silver put her
JOANNE The maids went on to assign us to rooms as they read from their tablets our names and the room we were to be in. “I'm still quite surprised that you followed me all the way here,” I whispered to Amara who stood beside me. “ You make it look like I haven't been here since,” she replied. “ You know, you don't have to accompany me,” I said, genuinely not wanting to burden her. Since this was a contest to select the bride for the Lycan King, we'd be staying at the palace until the contest is over. “ It's a little too much to be saying accompany, though you're not wrong,” she nodded her head not wanting to admit that she was worried. “You make me wonder if I'm weak,” I mumbled. “I heard you by the way and you know that's not the case,” she folded her arms. “I simply need to ensure that you are safe and I mean, knowing how unsociable you are, it would be a lot easier for you if you had your best friend with you,” she gave me a thumbs up and
As Ariella moved from boutique to boutique, buying both the things she wanted and the things she needed, swiping Kelvin’s card here and there, it almost felt like the burden she’s been carrying inside of her was lessening. It was the same as when people cut themselves to bleed out so that they could feel better.Her driver for today was not the one she was familiar with. Anytime she picked something, his eyes would widen but she did not care. She did not know if he was surprised because of the multiple things she was buying or the prices of these things. She was trying hard not to look at the price herself because anytime her eyes went to the price, she could feel her heart beating faster than normal in her chest. He was following her so closely like he was her bodyguard. Maybe Kelvin did care about his child after all. She’s never seen this man before so he might as well be a bodyguard disguised as her driver. This made her relax a whole lot and enjoy her shopping. She ignored Mar
Joanne's POV Silver had already left the room and I was as exhausted as fuck. I wanted to take a walk to clear my head After spending some time in the garden and then at the party, I finally made my way back to my room for probably the 100th time today. I slumped onto my bed, feeling a mix of exhaustion and lingering tension. The events of the day swirled in my mind, and I needed a moment to regroup.“Ugh, what a day,” I muttered to myself, staring up at the ceiling. I rolled over and grabbed my phone from the nightstand. “Maybe talking to Nathan will help me clear my head.”I dialed his number and waited. It rang a couple of times before I heard his familiar voice. “Hey, Joanne! What’s up?”“Nathan! Just checking in,” I said, smiling a little. “How's everything back at home?”“Busy as usual,” he replied, sounding cheerful. “Dad is still buried in those pack reports, you know how he is. But Mom misses you! She keeps asking when you’ll be back.”“I miss her too! I can’t wait to see h
The people around them let out loud gasps of surprise at the same time Kyra did.Her hand slowly lifted to touch her burning cheek as she winced in disbelief. “How dare you suggest that we find a way to clean up my dress? We? Clean? Do you know how much I got this dressed? It was tailored just for me to wear to this party, yet you ruined it by walking around like a blind bat!” The lady yelled, her face creasing with angry lines.Kyra was still dumbfounded by the slap that she just kept on staring at the lady without a word making its way past her lips. “What? Cat got your tongue now?” The lady continued to yell as if oblivious to the fact that all attention was on them or that Anton was now walking down to where she and Kyra were standing. “Just a few days ago you were sold off like a slave because you shamelessly went to get yourself pregnant with Tristan’s child, and today you think you are a princess again because Alpha Anton bought you and brought you to this party? Better think
Ariella fidgeted nervously and wiggled her hands together. She had received a call from the hospital five hours ago that her mother collapsed. Her mother's surgery that was scheduled for five weeks later has been brought forward because of this. The doctor was demanding money for the surgery, and she also had outstanding debt for the drugs her mother's doctor was kind enough to give to her on credit. After her father's death, Ariella's mother fell ill, so she had to drop out of college and look for a job. In the process of looking for a job, she met an agent, who helped her secure a position to become a model. Since Ariella was beautiful and had a good shape for modeling, she was able to get a spot in the company, but she could never go far. She had no connection, she was not willing to sell her body. Most of her resources were snatched by the other models. Even after two years in the modeling industry, she was not making enough money to take care of her mother's medical bills