November 4, 2024. Chapter 2 -2. Thank you for waiting. The next update is tomorrow.
Piano music played softly in the background, and as the lights returned, the lyrics began.~ “Uhh-uhh-uhh, ohh-yeah, hmmm A hundred and five is the number that comes to my head” ~Riley was shocked to find dancers surrounding the entire studio. She realized that the audience members were actually dancers!They were dancing to Jason Derulo’s song ‘Marry Me’. The dancers had sparkling eyes as they smiled at Riley. When Riley turned to the female host, the latter winked at her. At that moment, Riley realized that it was a surprise for her!The group of dancers crowded at the center. They sang the song’s lyrics while dancing cheerfully, with vibrant and synchronized movements. When the song hit the second chorus, the dancers split into two groups, revealing a tall, elegant-looking man behind them. ~ “I’ll say, will you marry me? I swear that I will mean it I’ll say, will you marry me?” ~Riley’s eyes rounded when she saw it was her husband! Finally, Riley realized her husband was about
While Adrian was processing their hotel check-in, Riley was very touchy. She kept kissing his cheek, secretly grabbing his ass when no one was looking, and she would purposely press her breast against his arm or back. “Hurry up, please.” Adrian tried to be as calm as possible, but his patience could only hold on for so long. The second the key card was given to him, Adrian snatched it from the front desk’s hand. Then, he rushed his wife to the lift, where they shared a heated kiss. “Mmmm.” Riley hummed into Adrian’s mouth as they made out. Of course, she only dared to be so bold because no one was in the elevator with them. The couple switched from side to side, making out like they had not kissed in ages. By the time the lift stopped at the twenty-fifth floor, Adrian carried his wife over his shoulders. Fortunately, Riley was in her favorite white business attire, so Adrian was not worried about flashing his wife’s long and sexy legs. Riley laughed as she was carried through the
Adrian and Riley’s second wedding was held at a garden resort covering more than a hectare of land. The entrance to the event was a three-hundred-square-meter garden maze with a fountain at the center. The maze led to an entranceway beautifully decorated with floral archways. The archways were densely adorned with white, pink, and peach flowers interwoven with green foliage. At the center of the walkway, a musician played on a white grand piano, serving as an elegant focal point and enhancing the venue’s sophisticated atmosphere.The main venue was the Grand Pavilion. Inside were beautifully laid-out round dining tables, each adorned with floral centerpieces. The tables were arranged in curved, concentric patterns that created a flowing, almost river-like path through the space, leading toward a stage. The ceiling was decorated with hanging lights resembling stars, radiating a soft, ambient glow over the entire pavilion. The floor was polished and reflective, enhancing the lighting
“So, who is the next one to marry?” Riley asked the ladies at one table. They were nearing the end of the wedding celebration, having enjoyed two hours of lively entertainment, fun, and games. Adrian was drinking with Kyle at another table with the rest of the Kings, and Gaby was too. So, Riley was with Megan, Brian, Clint, Zia, and the Bradfords. Prince and Trina also sat at the same table with Jake. Samuel Bradford answered, “It’s definitely—” He pointed to everyone at the table before concluding, “My son.”When the group laughed, the former chief justice pointed at Clint, saying, “Son, you’ve had a fair trial, and the verdict is clear: marriage will be your most rewarding case yet!”Clint only chuckled. Everyone did. It made Samuel hiss, “Clinton! You’ve been warned. Love is in the air, and marriage is your fate. Let’s just call it ‘compulsory happiness.’ And you’ll end up making us happy too.” “He gets it,” Carla said to her husband. “Our son will get married if they are ready.
"I thought - I thought!" Zia asked in confusion, her mouth hanging open. Everyone was laughing their hearts out, and their eyes gleamed in delight. Clint walked to her side and explained, "We are sorry, Sweet Lips. This was Grandma's idea.""So, Grandma isn't -" Zia asked, her brows meeting. "Oh, I already have mild cognitive decline, Dear," Grandma Brena slowly said. "But I'm still in stage two. For now, I tend to misplace things and easily forget names - wait. What's your name again?"Zia's mouth fell agape again. She looked at Clint, unsure what to say until Grandma said, "Gotcha! Haha! Works all the time!"Everyone burst out laughing, and Zia was amused. She shifted to Clint and said, "Wow, your family has a talent for comedy.""But honestly, Dear Zia. I am already in stage two," Grandma Brena admitted. "But it's still manageable. Like I said, I forget a few things.""I'm sorry to hear that," Zia said, shaking. "It's part of getting old." Grandma Brena smiled and caressed Zia's
In the afternoon, Clint gave Zia a grand tour of the plantation. She tasted different kinds of grapes, drank wine, and ate cheese to pair. By the time dinner came, she wasn’t hungry at all. The same could be said with Clint. Thus, they both retired early to rest. It no longer surprised Zia that they were given a single room to share. Zia bathed first, and when Clint took his turn in the bathroom, she took out the photos of Clint. Carla had given her the entire album, and she was surely considering taking them home. When Clint came out of the bathroom, Zia giggled at one particular photo. Her face was red as she showed Clint a toddler photo of him, giving a kiss in the air. “Your lips were pouted so cutely,” Zia remarked. “I love this photo of you.”Clint, fresh out of the shower, shook his head. He boldly dropped his towel on the floor, shocking Zia!His dick was already hard!“Really?” Clint asked. “You love me as a child?”He quickly climbed up the bed, hovering over her, asking,
Two months passed. “Let’s do it together,” Zia said to Riley. Riley nodded and said, “Okay, one, two, three!”Zia and Riley stepped out of their restroom cubicles and showed each other their pregnancy tests. They had promised not to look until they held each other’s HCG test kits. Looking at Zia’s pregnancy kit, Riley’s eyes rounded. She screamed, “Oh, my god! You are pregnant!”“And you are -” Zia paused, and Riley noticed how her friend struggled to speak. Riley glanced at her test kit, and seeing it only had one line, she frowned. Her heart ached a little. “Oh, come on. Sometimes, it takes a while,” Zia said while taking Riley’s hand. “Let’s go back to my office and talk about it.”At Zia’s office, Riley asked, “Why are you not surprised about your pregnancy?”Zia chuckled. She said, “Oh. Napa Valley happened. But let’s not talk about me for a while. Let’s talk about you. How long have you been trying to get pregnant?”“Around five months now,” Riley replied. “You used to have
~ “Tonight I just want to take you higher Throw your hands up in the sky Let’s set this party off right” ~ Previously hidden amongst his groomsmen, Clint emerged from his flock of male friends and cousins to sing and dance to the tune of 24k Magic by Bruno Mars. This was Clint and Zia’s wedding celebration. They did not wait long and wed while Zia was still ten weeks pregnant. Clint and Zia wanted to make things formal before Zia’s belly grew too big. Clint glided down the center aisle of the ballroom with casual, effortless confidence. His steps were smooth and rhythmic, exuding a cool, controlled vibe as he moved to the beat. He and his crew of groomsmen dancers execute sharp, synchronized moves that give the choreography a sense of unity and camaraderie.With every slick move, their smiles were evident. They occasionally winked at the crowd, giving off that suave look. The wedding was held at the Marriot Hotel, and over five hundred guests were invited. Most guests were Clint
“It’s so cold,” Charlie muttered while staring into the balcony. She sipped on her hot chocolate before taking a deep breath. “I wonder how long this bad weather will last.”“I checked the weather. It will rain until tomorrow. Classes will most likely resume the day after,” Taylor said behind Charlie. He drank his hot beverage and sat on another sofa, his eyes also studying the heavy downpour. There was a storm, and so classes were temporarily suspended. Thus, Charlie was stuck at home with Taylor. “So, what’s the story with you, Charlie Blondie? If we are going to be housemates, we might as well get to know each other,” Taylor suggested. Charlie turned to him, her gaze lingering longer than she intended. Taylor usually let his hair fall freely, but that morning, with his hair pulled back into a man bun, his sharp features were in full display. “Mmm. What do you want to know?”“Where are you from?” Taylor asked without looking at her. He resumed drinking his coffee. Charlie made a
“Eww! This is sticky—wait! I have gloves!” Charlie exclaimed after attempting to mold the ground chicken with her hand. Charlie was in the kitchen of the new apartment at seven. Her roommate was not home yet. She was watching You*Tube, learning how to make cheesy chicken croquettes. Earlier, she had followed instructions, mixing spices and condiments into the meat. Now, she was forming balls and putting a big slice of cheese inside. “Yummy cheese,” Charlie said with a smile. She loved cheese. “Cheese is life!” She claimed it.After making ten balls of chicken croquettes, she prepared the olive oil. Charlie muttered, “I’m getting the hang of this. I’m so good at this.”Charlie happily began frying her chicken croquettes. She was so excited to eat them that she took pictures of her cooking while she was at it, which she happily sent to her family’s group chat. [Look, guys! I’m cooking a very complicated dish!]Riley: [Meatballs? I’m so proud of you, Charlie!]Charlie: [Mom, it’s ch
As Taylor had promised, he was up early and about to leave for basketball practice at seven a.m. He was already in his basketball jersey, but given the bad weather, he wore a jacket over his frame. He was really tall. At six feet, he towered over Charlie.Taylor caught Charlie having another food delivery. He frowned and said, "It's not healthy, you know. You should cook on your own. There are a lot of videos on You*Tube."Charlie unpacked her food and said, "Oh, I can cook. I just haven't done my groceries yet."That was a lie. Charlie wasn't good at cooking, but she knew it was about time to learn. She had to admit it: Sofia and Ashley somewhat spoiled her by doing most of the cooking. Her contributions to the previous apartment were mostly cleaning and washing the dishes. "Anyway, I have to go," Taylor said, his voice still a little hoarse. I'll be back at noon.""I won't be here," Charlie said. "Good!" Taylor said before leaving. Well, she did not die. Thank god. Charlie conclu
At the condo, Charlie and Taylor sat in their seats, staring at each other. Both of them were clearly second-guessing the situation.“I still can’t believe I ended up in this mess,” Charlie muttered. “You are the worst possible roommate I could ever have.”“Really?” Taylor reacted. “This is given your experience of being roommates with other men?"“You -” Charlie gritted her teeth, her face burned in anger. “Why don’t you tell me, Charlie Blondie, why were you looking for another place to stay just weeks into the first semester? Where were you staying before this?” Taylor scoffed and suggested, “Maybe your roomies couldn’t stand you, and you got kicked out!”“You don’t know what you are talking about!” Charlie retorted. “I have my reasons, and it’s none of your business.”Clearing his throat, Taylor said, “Well, anyway, Charlie Blondie -”“Stop calling me that!” Charlie snapped. “It’s a way for me to differentiate you and Charlie Slade,” Taylor answered. “Who is Charlie Slade?” Cha
###FLASHBACK: TWO DAYS AGO ###“You have to try to get out of trouble! I’m tired of the school calling me every time…” Taylor’s father was ranting about the recent fight he had been involved in at school. Taylor was rarely home, yet this lecture served as his welcome-home speech. Taylor, however, barely paid attention.His phone suddenly rang. He interrupted his father, saying, “Dad, hold on. Tanya is calling.”“Tanya?” Taylor answered the call while his father was still talking. He could not focus and rushed the call altogether. “Taylor - a Charlie King - to co-rent the condo,” Tanya said on the other line. “Charlie?” He did not know why, but a certain Charlie flashed in his head. Charlie was a third-year engineering student, and they were in the same Structural Analysis class. Coincidentally, this Charlie had asked him about any vacancies at Fernwood Residence. So, Taylor immediately assumed it was him. “Yeah, I know Charlie,” Taylor said. It did not help that Tanya was out of
“Your new apartment is great!” Charlie’s sister complimented. Charlie gave her sister a virtual tour of the new place through a video call. It was late at night, but she was pumped up. She could not sleep!“I know, it’s clean and spacious. I guess it’s worth $3000. Haha!”“Pfft,” her sister, Freya, scoffed. “I think it’s cheap.”“No! Haha!” Charlie laughed again. “Luxford is not as developed as Halliport. It’s only known for the university. So, rent should not be this expensive, but I’m just glad I found a place to stay.”Charlie smiled as she sat on the sofa. She looked around, the wind blowing on her face from the living room balcony. She said, “I feel like this condo and this view will make me finish the rest of the year in Luxford.”She only had one year left, and it would be really inconvenient to change schools in between. So, maybe, just maybe, she could bear it. Charlie chatted with her family next. They had many questions, especially about her friends, but she said, “I just
Charlie looked up and met the guy’s gray eyes. His eyes were so beautiful, but this man was angry… and had a cut on his lip!‘Taylor West?’ Charlie silently named. Her heart raced as she mused, ‘How did he get into a fight early in the morning?’“I said, watch where you are going!” He repeated. His tone was sharp, and his eyes narrowed. He grabbed a younger student next to him and demanded from Charlie, “Apologize to him!”“I’m sorry. I was in a hurry,” Charlie explained. “It’s okay. It’s okay, Taylor, I’m fine,” the younger student said. “Head back to class,” Taylor told the young man and the latter nodded. He smiled at Charlie before leaving. “Look, I’m sorry. I need to go to class,” Charlie said. Taylor did not respond, so she took off.“Do I know you? You look familiar?” Taylor later asked. Charlie turned around and raised her brow. She answered, “No, we have never met.”“Okay, well, watch where you are going next time,” he said curtly. Just then, a group of students emerged
“Space, huh? You needed to focus on basketball?” Charlie reacted with sarcasm. “Wait, don’t tell me you just met this girl today? Because we just broke up the other night!”Following Charlie’s arrival, The Nook & Brew Café fell silent. She caught a look of horror on her best friends’ faces—Ashley and Sofia.Luke’s hold on Regina loosened. He looked down before meeting Charlie’s gaze and admitted, “I’m sorry, Charlie. I could not tell you. I… I did not want to break your heart.”Charlie scoffed. She felt tears brimming in her eyes, but she held it. Instead, she allowed her anger to take over. “You could have just said so and not leave me wondering what I did wrong!”“I deserve the truth, Luke. I have been good to you for the past two years.” She pointed at him, adding, “You know it!” Then Charlie eyed Luke’s friends, including their girlfriends. She added, “And they all know it!”“And you two!” Charlie called Ashley and Sofia’s attention. “It’s obvious that you knew, but you chose to l
‘I love you, Charlie, and you’ll always have a special place in my heart, but I need space. Let’s break up,’ Luke’s words the other night rang in Charlie’s head. ‘I need to focus on my studies and basketball. Scouts will be in town this year, and this might be my only chance to get into the NBA. I hope you understand, Charlie.’He meant that basketball would be his life from that moment on, and she was nothing more than a distraction.To think, Charlie was ready to introduce Luke to her family. Luke would have been overwhelmed, but sadly, he ended it before he could truly know the real Charlie Rae King. Charlie was watching the game between Luxford University’s The Atomic Heat and The Wall Street Warriors. Their school had four basketball teams, and each year, they competed for the chance to represent the school at the National College Basketball Association. Luke Sullivan was the captain of The Wall Street Warriors. They represented the business courses, whereas The Atomic Heat rep