Dana reached the apartment after the 10th call from Lara.
“Lady, I don’t have wings.” Dana scorned as she saw Lara waiting impatiently at the door.
“You’re not planning on bailing on me, are you?” This was what Lara was most afraid of. She knew Dana did not like these events and would not force her normally. But this time she was nominated. She was really nervous and wanted Dana to be there.
“Isn’t Ed coming?” Dana quirked her eyebrows.
“You are bailing, aren’t you?” Lara sat on the sofa with a dramatic shriek.
“Did I say so?” Dana felt like she had a headache coming on. She slouched on the sofa next to Lara.
“I am really nervous. This is really huge. It is like the biggest event in the industry hosted once every 5 years. It looks at nominations from 6 countries.” Lara started to hyperventilate.
“Okay…. okay… I get it. W
Ed walked with Lara towards their car. Once inside the car, Ed leaned close, facing Lara “I want to…” Ed’s face turned red.“Ummm??” Lara raised her eyebrows; she decided to pretend ignorance; Ed looked too cute…Ed edged closer; their breath intertwined… Lara felt like a thousand horses racing in her head. Ed gently sealed her lips; he liked her taste. He nibbled her lower lips and then her upper lips. Lara was staring, eyes wide open. She didn’t expect the shy Ed to suddenly turn into the big bad wolf.Ed raised his hand and covered her eyes and deepened the kiss. He tasted, savored, taunted and devoured. Ed pulled back and stared into her sea green eyes “You’re mine. Life is mine, death is my ghost!”Lara stared at him in a daze. Ed caressed her swollen lips, his lips curled up into a smile. He was very satisfied with her reaction.As the car slowed down, Lara regained he
The banquet was more of an open style where people mingled and got whatever they wanted to eat. Most people took advantage of the opportunity to increase their network and visibility.Dana and Sarah sat chatting in a corner while everyone else walked around mingling. The girls sat with Dana looking around in awe at the world of glitter and glam. Ben wanted to drag Dana along with him, only to be glared at.Lara, being one of the stars of the night was dragged into conversations one after the other along with Ed.Amber spotted Ben toasting with a bunch of entrepreneurs, she picked a glass and swaggered up to him.“Mr Adalase, long time no see.” She smiled seductively and stood next to him almost giving an impression of someone who is close to Ben. She was secretly glad when Ben didn’t come with Dana in a high-profile manner into the venue. This proved that Dana didn’t hold much weight in Ben’s heart and was just another
Dana stood in front of 1305 and knocked on the door. She could feel her vision becoming hazier and her body getting hotter. She persisted knocking with all her strength thinking Lara was in trouble. She used a little more force to knock just in case Lara didn’t hear her, but the door that was left slightly ajar opened.Dana walked into the lounge area “Lara… Lara …”The door behind her closed. Dana turned quickly to see Maine standing near the door. Dana shook her head to clear her senses “Why are you here? Where is Lara?”“Dana, I have missed you.” Maine took a few large steps and hugged Dana ignoring her question.Dana pushed him with all her strength. Maine fell back, he wasn’t expecting her to react so fiercely after being drugged. He could see the effects of the drug on her flushed face.“It’s only me and you, here.” Maine smiled. Whether the smile was amiable or s
Bryan was about to turn off the lights when his phone rang.“Dring….Dring….Dring….”Bryan looked at the caller id and frowned. ‘Why was Shadow calling this late?’“Hello” Bryan held his heart in his hand and answered trying to be calm.“Big Brother sorry to disturb at this hour… but something happened. I need help.” Shadow didn’t have the mood for pleasantries. He needed to deal with this and rush back to Boss’s side. Boss didn’t look normal when he left…“What is it?” Bryan’s brows knitted deeper. Shadow would never call him for help unless the person in trouble was Ben.Shadow briefly explained what happened. “What should I do?”“Wait there.”Bryan walked to the closet as he spoke. He changed quickly and came out. He had seen Ben’s state when Dana was kidnapped. This time, he was
Amber woke up with a terrible hangover headache. She opened her eyes and stared vacantly at the ceiling. Her body ached like hell… She thought back to last night. She remembered how Ben threw her away like a piece of rag and went to look for Dana. Her lips curled up as she thought of the miserable state Ben would find Dana. No man can forgive finding his woman in another man’s bed…‘DUK’ ‘DUK’ ‘DUK’Loud knocks and noises outside the room pulled Amber out of her thoughts. She panicked as she remembered organizing a few paparazzies for come to her room this morning. She tried to get up hurriedly but the pain in her body gave way and she fell back. Amber froze… she didn’t fall back on the bed…. She fell on someone…. There was someone in her bed. She raised her head in shock and was even more shocked as she saw the face of the owner of the body…. ‘Maine?? Why was he here?&rsquo
Amber rang Bryan as soon as Irene left.“Hello”“Big brother, its Amber.” Amber spoke sweetly with a slightly nasal voice. She had followed Irene and kept calling Bryan big brother to establish the relationship.Bryan frowned ‘How did she get his number?’ The frown only lasted for few seconds ‘It must be his brainless sister!’“Big Brother…” Amber called again.“Um”“Is it convenient for me to meet you?” Amber asked sweetly.“No. I am in the hospital.” Bryan’s tone was stiff.Amber’s heart shook ‘Why was his tone stiff? Does he know something?’“Big brother, I wouldn’t trouble you if it wasn’t important.” Amber spoke in a polite respectful tone.“I can come there and meet you.” Amber spoke hurriedly.“Okay. I will wait at cafeteria in 10 min
Amber called Irene as soon as she reached her apartment and started crying. She cried without saying a coherent sentence.Irene was so worried that she rushed back to Amber’s apartment. She had seen the news. She was worried Amber might do something insensible.“Irene… oh… Irene…” Amber cried as she hugged Irene.“There…. There… calm down.” Irene patted her back gently.“Irene… I really have nothing to live for…. Oh… so painful…” She hit her chest. It was part acting and part real… She really loved Ben! After all these years and schemes, it was hard to accept that Ben would never be hers.“What happened? Did that bitch make things difficult for you?” Irene gritted her teeth. She had seen the news; she couldn’t believe that a woman could be so vicious.“Ben…. Ben…. He is going to marry her. He w
Ben finished the last of his work and got up. He took his car keys and went downstairs. Shadow was waiting; he stood up as he heard the door open.Ben looked at the time, 3 am. He frowned “Why are you here? What are you doing?”“Boss, I will drive.” Shadow closed the door once Ben got in “Peach apartment?”“No. She will have moved back to Pete’s drive.” Ben leaned back and closed his eyes.Shadow wanted to remind Ben that today Sunday and Dana always stayed with Lara on Saturday and Sunday but somehow, he didn’t want to disturb Ben’s tranquility. He could always drive Ben back to Peach apartments once they confirmed she was not here.“You stay here.”“Boss…”“No arguments.”Shadow lowered his head.Ben jumped into the backyard and stealthily entered the house. He found Dana’s bedroom and walked in; she was s