It was in no fact surprising that Stella McCartney showed up to the annual ball wearing ripped jeans and a white t-shirt which said. 'Don't fucking care.'Her date, which was always her date for this kind of stuffs, Doctor Rodriguez, stared at her mouth agape, he stared at his million dollar suit and at her don't fucking care t-shirt.Can someone really dress this way to a ball? Because Stella McCartney fucking did that."You look...er." His hands moved over to the nape of his neck, and he scratched, rather slowly, "Different?""Thank you." She snickered inwardly, placing her hands on her hip, come on. Hate me now!He stretched his arm forward, attempting to take hers. "Let's go in."Her hands caught his, cold and not warm, weird. She took in a deep breath, like she always does; She was going to meet her parents at the ball, they were going to discuss never ending things with Doctor Rodriguez, yay.The ball was already going on, with people dressed richly dancing around slowly, this i
It was nine in the night.Zoey was seated comfortably on her couch, digging her arms into the bowl of popcorn, sipping out from the mug of coffee while flicking through channels on the TV, ah. Her darling Zara was probably asleep now, snoring and wishing her mother was right beside her, but she? She was shamelessly stroking her daughter's cat. What better way than to spend one's night doing unreasonable things? Extremely good. It purred under her gently, and she moved her hands through its soft white fur. Damn, she loved this kitten, and when she made a mistake by clicking on the news, she thought, heck yeah. The news was.And, it was the annual ball in which people attended, she never went, but she managed to see someone wearing a T-shirt, her face stained with tears, she zoomed in, wait a fuck, that was Stella, that was McCartney, her best friend.She couldn't control herself seeing her best friend cry, she had called, and she had even borrowed her neighbor's truck before driving t
Zoey and Stella ambled along the hall, both dressed in their work suits, Zoey clutched her bag, before whispering to Stella. "Just one applicant.""Huh?" Stella pretended not to hear, as she gazed at the tinted glasses. "Does this job really matter to you?""For the last time." Zoey waved her hand, "It's not a job, just a program, shit. I have wanted to be here since I was five, but they don't let people come in that way.""Why not? Their members don't die?""Funny." Zoey puckered a laugh, deep and sweet. "They really don't die. For years, I have wanted to get on this damn program, but the members here are really strict.""You are Zoey Hart, you could literally do anything, you are going to get into the program, I know so."The door of the other office facing them was pushed open, and a woman walked in, her blonde hair seemed to sweep across her face gently, she looked to be in her late thirties. "Hello, you must be Zoey Hart, right this way for your interview," She pointed at the oth
"Congratulations, Zoey Hart, you have emerged to the finals." The woman with geeky glasses that Zoey considered 'cheap' said with that deep broad voice of hers.Zoey's face formed into a deep smile, as she collected the white paper from the woman, squishing it into her hands. "So, I got into the program?""Not exactly."Oh.."Why?" Zoey's brows furrowed into a brow. Being in someone's office, and not being able to ask the questions one wanted to ask was nearly suffocating as it is."The finals only consist of you and one more person. You are both fighting for the spot.""Well. Can I know the said person's name?" Zoey asked, slumping into the soft mushy couch in the office, when the woman wasn't looking, she let out that groan, but when the woman turned to face her. That great smile that no one could resist plastered on her face."Sorry. But, it's confidential.""Oh. And, you will get the results on Monday." The woman smiled."Alright," Zoey balanced herself back up, before giving that
Heat rushed through Zoey's face, her heart thumping loudly was pulling really deathly, harshly, she pushed Dexter away, before she sat up straight, "We were not about to kiss, honey." Zoey said, too embarrassed to even glance at Dexter's side."Nah." The little girl stared at them curiously, before waving her teddy at them. "Mommy and Daddy do it all the time, I am really used to it." Dalia smiled, though it only shot out her dimple.Dexter and Zoey froze, still batting their eye lids at the little girl."I am going to go now. Carry on." She bowed, like a classy butler before walking away with her teddy, "Let's go, Mr. Hen, let's leave them to their Smoochies." She said, dragging it away.As soon as she was gone. Zoey gulped down nothing in particular, as she recalled the memory that almost happened twenty seconds ago, she had been so close, she was sure they were going to kiss. Their lips, his sweet scent encircling her body. Damn, nothing had ever felt so good."Err... Zoey." She sn
Zoey could hear the muffles of words behind her, Stella calling her to stay, but seriously, she should stay and talk? About what. That Dexter was better than her and he got into the program while she was ditched?Nope. A slid of raindrop landed on her hair as she stopped to catch her breath. How long had she been running, five minutes? Ten? She lost track of counting, her lips palmed together in annoyance, and how badly she just wanted to escape into her safe zone, except nope, because Dexter had been following her all along.And, when he yanked her arm, she turned to face him, her face stained with oh gosh, had she been crying?Dexter's heart squeezed, seeing tears sprawled all over her face, if he knew that she had been desperate to get into the program, he would have gladly dropped it, but seeing tears around the edges of her face, he couldn't help but stare at her pitifully.And, what Zoey Hart hated most; when people pity her.Don't pity me. Pity yourself.Her hands moved over to
Lin Shannel pushed the door open, pushing her heels aside, damn those heels, she had danced in those, and even someone had the audacity to even flirt with her on those heels.I don't need you, fucking heels! She pushed the red silhouettes away, before closing the door behind her, the thunder racked heavily, it's going to be a long night. She whispered to herself.She had woken up really early, had some coffee, tried to kiss her kids goodbye but they wouldn't even bother to look at her, they just clung to their father, and he? He had just gazed up at her from that mug of cocoa and smirked at her.When was the last time she had personal time with her own husband? Well, it was never going to happen, since they were getting divorced soon, sigh... She missed the old days that they snuck out in college just to see themselves.She missed the day when he introduced her to his best friend- more like a younger brother, Dexter and Sky, she hadn't failed to notice the spark in his eyes when he ta
As soon as it was bright enough for Zoey to wriggle herself out of the soft mattress, she threw the blankets away, before yawning softly, at a point, she figured she would do everything to have a normal life, maybe not being a Hart, now having people to depend on her. Just being a normal lawyer, coming home and watching movies.She could just be normal, at least for once, waking up in a room that smelled like ice-cream, but no. This could never be her life, and then she remembers that she had a kid, she had a Stella who was probably waiting for her at home, and lastly, she was a Hart.Bouncing out of the bed, she went over to the kitchen, Dexter wasn't awake, so she made some soup for him, and plastered a note on the fridge, gazing at the house for the last time, a gentle smile washed over her lips, before she went out of the house.•"Zoey Hart, Stop right there!" As soon as she opened the door, the alarming voice rang into her ears, and she froze. Her hands were hanging in the swift
Thank you everyone for loving Zoey Hart and as much as I did. Even with the late releases, I am glad that you all stayed with me throughout the journey of Zoey Hart and Dexter.You can check my other books.A deal with the billionaire (Book one)A game with the billionaire (Book two)Taming the billionaire (Book three)Book four and five alongside with other books is coming soon. Thank you to my readers, I don't know what I would do without you wonderful people, if you love Zara Hart, and think you want to hear her story, you can let me know in the comments section.Yours,Rae-Rae.
One year later,Thanksgiving day.The room smelt like any other thanksgiving room, roasted turkey, cream, salad and a bunch of people sipping wine. The dinner was about to start, and soon everyone was going to be saying what they were thankful for.Zoey recounted, she didn't even know where to begin, just one year ago, her life had changed ever so much. Perfectly well, it had gone along.Dexter came into her life, Rafael stumbled in, and oh, she didn't know how, but they both loved her daughter so much, well. Zara better get used to having two overprotective fathers.Miranda, Stella and Zoey have become quite the inseparable trio, having tea on Mondays, hitting the gyms, and gossiping about their husbands.Presently, Zoey was sprawled on the bed, her hands swiping through her phone, just waiting for it to be ringing, finally it chimed. She swiped it up immediately."Stella!" She beams, cheeks pink. "How's the baby moon going? Is Mexico alright?"Stella's voice sounded so angelic from
Two Months later."Zoey hurry! We don't want to be late for Sky's concert. Do we?" Stella yells from the bedroom, her gaze directed at the dressing room."Coming! Just trying to get the zipper on, damn, it's too hard!" Zoey yells back.Stella takes in a little giggle, and stares outside the room, the view is perfect, she could see the sun set even from here. She was having a giddy feeling today, but it didn't sum up her excitement.Today was Sky's first concert after his music block has been overcomed and he was singing his new song. People are flooding all over Los Angeles just to hear his voice, She, Zoey and the rest already got their tickets. She couldn't wait to see him sing after his music block. Excitement is washing over her. She can't wait.Zara enters the room, a smile on her face. "Aunt Stella!" She throws herself towards her."How was your night? Little Pumpkin?" Stella nudges her hair playfully, her hands moving to tickle her."It's fine." Zara scrunched her nose, before
Even though one week had passed and everything seemed to be moving well, Zoey still felt this urge: sinking and swimming through her, prompting her to see her mother in jail, so that's why early in the morning, she got into her Sedan and drove towards the lane."What do you want?" The receptionist barked at her, her face gruff, prison was not a good place, no doubt. It smelt of stale coffee, the place looks rugged, like criminals had been jacked into this place, struggling to get inside."I want to see my mother." Zoey made to speak again, but the angry looking woman waved her off."Sorry. Kid." The woman puffed her cigar in between her hands, "But visiting hours are over, if you would please return later, I am sure you would be entertained with whoever you want to meet."The woman is really rude, no doubt, but Zoey doesn't want to leave without seeing her mother. Sometimes, your name is very important, and if using that name would get her what she wants. Then, why the heck not?She
The whole room felt so small as Zoey ran past them, it was like oxygen was racking her spine as she counted the rooms. Her breath was short-lived, she could only pray under her breath."Zara!" She calls out, fear evident in her voice, the pain of losing her own daughter sends tears to her eyes. The hall was stretched out, too many rooms. The stairs looking back at her.She stopped at the living room, she could feel the throbbing in her head."Zara! Please come out. Please." She just stood there rooted, it was like the alarm was buzzing in her head: countdown, five, four..Sweat clanged the corner of her hair, she checked her father's study, it looked rather untouched. Her father's favorite novel, 'Rich man, poor man,' sat there elegantly on the table. Hope. It needled through her, then vanished into thin air. She called again, this time more loudly, perhaps her daughter might hear her. "Zara!" The room was eerily quiet.With lost hope, she just stood there, she would rather blow with
The next day came rather too quickly, and like her mother used to say when she was young: You just have to face it.So, when she sprang up from the bed, she kissed Dexter on the forehead gently before heading downstairs. Rafael was by the counter making cereal for her daughter while balancing a cup of coffee on one hand."Ready for the big day, huh?" He hands her a cup, while gently pouring the milk into the bowl, Zara watches with her eyes fluttering."It's funny how you made it sound so casual." Zoey says casually, everything has been planned, they are all meeting up in her father's house. Nova, her husband, Alec and his wife, Stella and Sky. Miranda was going to meet them there.Zara shoves her spoon into the bowl, her mouth full of corn flakes. "Mother. Can I come with you? Pretty please?""Yes. Dexter and I will get the car ready, why don't Rafael pick out your dress, okay sweetheart?"She nods and focuses on her food, just by staring at her daughter makes her heart swell, the on
In life, you could be either lucky or unlucky, but there's no such thing as luck or not luck, it's the chance we have, it's the choice we get that defines us, not our luck, that's why as Lin sat down, fiddling with the hemline of her gown, she recalled all the choices she had got to make, and one of them dealt with forgiving her husband, Asher.He was only being threatened, he just wanted to protect her. He loves her, that's why he wanted to protect, because for the person you love, you could go through extreme lengths just to make sure they were safe."Lin? Lin, are you listening to me?" Asher said, clutching the cup of coffee in one hand.She snapped out of her daydream, before staring around, waiting. What was he saying? She didn't even hear a thing."I was saying whether we should take the kids to Disneyland this year?" That was one thing she would always love about him, his ability to remember anything."But Mommy, we went to Disneyland last year!" Her seven year old daughter wai
Stella had imagined countless things in her life, but here she was. Seating opposite her parents with Sky by her side, this time. She wasn't scared, hope brimmed in her chest, because with him she felt strong, she felt like somebody."You want to date him?" Her mother said, under those lashes of hers, her words held some kind of deep warning, "What about Doctor Rodriguez?"Her father dropped the spoon on the plate, the metallic sound filling their eyes. "Stella dear. You can't go out with him. He's not for-""I didn't come here for your approval." Her tone sent them all warning, Sky placed his hand on her shoulder, his gaze, a reassuring one. He turned towards her parents."I am Sky. Well, I dated your daughter, until you threatened me to leave her, I fell in love with her, again. I fell hard, I am still falling for her. She makes me, she completes me. I love her so much."Neither of them blinked."And I am sorry, but you can't stand in the way of our love," He breathed in, "She helpe
Loud chattering filled the room, kids chasing each other, muttering words under their breath, some kids sprawled on the neat blue rug, playing with their toys.The kitchen linked to the living room, some adults were leaning against the island, each gripping a glass of wine. There's some muttering, no laughter here, just clear talking.Relax. Zoey's head throbbed, but she just couldn't. Dexter's hand was placed on hers, it was warm, at least that made her calm down a little, but still. She wanted to sprang up the seat, and protect those she loved, her mind reeled. To her mother's word, to Lin's words.Thankfully, Zara was talking to her cousin 'Damien', they seemed to be arguing though, but hey, it was her daughter."Everybody." Natasha clicked the glass, the whole room went silent. The kids stopped and turned to look at her, immediately she received the call, she didn't know what prompted her to call Natasha, Natasha was soothing on the other end, and they agreed to call a meeting.Li