Camilla's POV It's been exactly two months since my mom got married and two weeks since the last time I saw Andrew. Except for the times I hear him leaving his room or coming back from God knows where. I have heard him knocking on my door sometimes but I don't bother opening because I do not want to talk to him. The first time he came knocking, he said he wanted to apologize for what his girlfriend did but I don't care about him nor her so they can both go to hell.His friend came one certain time and I could hear them from my room talking about the women he has dated and all that.I always make sure I do everything I need to do downstairs before he gets back or sees me and if he is at home I don't go downstairs. I remember one evening. Five days into my self isolation, my stepdad came knocking. When I opened the door, he was holding a plate of food. My stomach rumbles at the sight of it and my mouth watered.I moved back so he could come in and take the food from him. There's no n
Camilla's POV What he did next surprised the hell out of me. He kissed me and I liked it. It happened so sudden that I didn't even know how to react.I ran and left him in the hallway. My lips were still tingling from the kiss that I had to lick my lips and also touch them to make sure I wasn't dreaming.Ohhh my God, this is going to be awkward and here I was thinking about how to tolerate his overbearing ass then this happened.I almost bumped into my mom on the stairs when she was coming upstairs. I was still absentminded with my hand on my lip. I am pretty sure she was saying something but I can't make it out because I wasn't paying attention. She shook me and that jolted me out of my haziness. She asked if I was okay. I assured her that I am fine and then she repeated what she said. “I know I promised you a movie night but we could do that because of your isolation and I didn't want to disturb you. But I promise we will do it when I get back. Okay?” She kissed me on the forehead
Andrew's POV ‘Maybe later.’That's the last thing she said before slamming her door. I don't know why I want to be nice to her. 'is it the kiss? It's just a little chaste kiss. Why would I be feeling this way? I wondered.I came back to my senses to realize I was still standing at her door. I checked my time to see it still AM so I timed it to give hours for now, I will come back to wake her up since she hasn't even had breakfast yet.Then after breakfast, we can head to the movie room. I walked downstairs to see the maids doing their job. They said their hello's and I just acknowledged them before heading to the kitchen.There I was hoping to see our old guy Ralph because he is the chef but I saw a completely new person and her face screams familiarity like we have met before.Before I could rake my brain for a possible explanation she cut me off from my train of thoughts. “Good morning Sir. My name is Aaren. I am the new chef.” And it clicked. She was the same person that caught me
Andrew's POV What she said made me try to finish my food faster because I don't want her to think I am keeping her waiting on purpose.As I dropped my plate in the washer, I checked my watch to see that it's two PM. I walked out of the kitchen to see her hunch down.“Hey, I am done. We can go now.” She nodded, and I made my way to the movie room while she followed closely behind me.I input the code and it clicked open, I held the door for her so she would go in then I closed it behind me.“Wow, this is beautiful and so big, just like the library.” She was gushing about it but I don't see how big it is. Maybe it's because it is not a new place for me.“It's not that big, the library is bigger.” I argued but she rolled her eyes at me.I went around arranging everything we will need from coffee, popcorn and sweets. She was just staring at me still in awe. “Wait, there's all these things here? Or where did you get them from?” “They are all here. You can't be going downstairs in the mid
Camilla's POV He is now fully in the room, he scanned every point of the room trying to look for anything that will indicate I am lying. ‘the nerve of this guy.’ I scoffed and he turned to look at me. ‘that came out loud.’ “What? Aren't you watching the movie again or should I go back to my room?” I said quickly trying to divert his attention from whatever is running in his mind.“Let's watch.” He walked to the sofa and lay down. I followed suit and got comfortable on the sofa.“Let's watch something else, this series is not that interesting.” I told him, he was staring at me now.“Why? You said you like it.” He was emphasizing on the like it.“Let's just watch an action thriller or anime. I love those types more, I just wanted to see how this one is, if it's worth the hype but unfortunately it's not.” I shrugged.He started searching for anything else to watch while I picked our coffee cup so I would get a refill before he settled on what to watch.I came back to see that the movie
Camilla's POV Some many people got awarded but the most award went to Andrew and one of his lady friends. I think Josephine is her name. I counted fifteen awards given to him. Everytime he is called to the stage. His dad was wearing a proud smile. I gaze at him in awe and he returns it with a smirk. Cocky much……After the award, he was called again to come give a speech as the best graduating student. He walked to the podium wearing the most arrogant smile I have ever seen.I couldn't contain my laughter. “Must he be arrogant all the time?” I was giving him the bombastic side eye look.“Well, I tried.” He puff his chest confidently, “You are so unbelievably. Can't you not be arrogant for once?” My phone rang, I picked it to see my mom calling. I made a motion for him to be quiet.I made a quick glance at the time before picking it. “Mom, you called early. I thought you won't till.”“No honey, we landed an hour ago, I wanted to rest a little before calling my baby. So how's everythi
Andrew's POV When she ran out of the movie room, I wanted to go after her but I was stuck in my head.I didn't want her to think I am so desperate to have her when it's not like that. I am still figuring out my feelings for her. I know I like her but I don't know if it's because of how close we're becoming.‘I don't really regret it but we would have to talk about it. It's not like we are related for it to be a taboo.’ I wondered.I stood up from the sofa, turned the television off and packed all the albums and videos. I walked out of the room and locked it.I stopped at her bedroom door, about to knock but decided against it. ‘What if she doesn't want to see me?’ my stomach dropped at that thought.I hope it doesn't get to that. I put my hand down and continue to my room. My phone started ringing immediately I went in but I ignored it l, the items in my hand found their place next to my bed. I'll arrange them later. I took off my clothes, walked into the bathroom. My stomach rumble
Andrew's POV “What the fuck is she doing here?” I was glaring at her as she approached. Camilla went back inside the car. Why? I don't know. She stopped right in front of me, and threw herself at me. “Baby, you haven't been picking my calls. I am sorry. I know you don't believe me but if you like I will apologize to her right now.” I know she was feigning innocence but I don't have time for that shit right now.Looking at her now, I don't even know what got into me to date her in the first place. She is such a nuance. I can't even stand her. I grabbed her bicep tightly because I wanted whatever I said should be on her mind and she would know that I was not bluffing. “Now you listen, you are not going to say anything to her! You hear me?” “Ahhhh, Andrew you are hurting me.” Her voice sounds so annoying right now.But I won't allow her to ruin my day for me. I released her and turned around to get back inside the car when she held my hand.“What do you think you are doing?”“Is ther
Camilla's POV I made sure to lock my door, then hit my bed not bothering to change, even though I slept all the way through California and I still need more sleep. My eyes droop and I let my body take over. Andrew's POV She left the dining table angrily and she didn't even turn when I was calling her. She's definitely angry. I rack my brain for something I said that made her angry but I couldn't come up with anything.I left the dining table and headed upstairs. Her room was my first stop, after knocking for five times and no response. I held onto the handle trying to open the door but it won't budge. It dawned on me that she locked it.I started struggling to force it but it's not working. “Camilla, Camilla.” The door jiggled from the pressure as I kept on yelling her name but no response.Maybe she's doing it on purpose, I know she can hear me.My ringing tone halted me from what I was doing. I checked and it was f****ng Brielle. Ohhh for the love of God. Can't she take a hint?
Camilla's POV We got to the airport and Andrew was telling me how he had planned a surprise for me but the artist guy ruined it.“Well, what is the surprise?” I asked him, to know if I can convince him to go back so we can do the surprise.“It doesn't matter now because we are going back home.” He tried to brush it off but I am not having it.“Just tell me, alright? If it's worth going back for, then we will go back and why didn't you tell me earlier?”He looked amused by my question, I don't get what's amusing about it. “If I had told you then it won't be a surprise anymore and we are not going back.”With the tone he said that— I know I can't convince him. “Alright, we are not going back but you have to tell me what it is.”He held the small of my back, pushing me to get inside the plane, a male attendant greeted us. And I turned to Andrew, looking at him in question.He dragged me to my seat, placing me in a cubicle that looks like a room but it's not. And that's when I noticed, th
Camilla's POV After what he said, the silence in the car was deafening and I could cut through it with a knife.The driver came back with the food, and handed it to Andrew through the divider. We started eating in silence. I focused on my food till I was done. I was also thankful that he didn't press more on the conversation.He also finished eating just in time for the driver to inform us that we've reached our destination. I looked down at my outfit and I just felt self conscious. “Do you need to change?” Andrew asked, as he was also eyeing my already squeezed outfit.“Yes, can you wait for me outside. You can come back in when I am done.” He nodded and stepped out of the car. I start doing light makeup while still pondering on what to wear.He opened the door again and handed me a set of clothes and shoes. I held it up to inspect it. It was a maroon dress, with a back open and a slit that runs up to my thighs. The shoe was also maroon and it fit.I changed into it asap, and stepp
Camilla's POV We settle down and buckle up just like the captain instructed, but what running through my head right now is when he referred to us as Mr and Mrs Reynolds. Andrew was still staring at me expecting me to say something. I didn't know what to feel or say to him, I mean on one hand mom's angry because I didn't tell her I was going anywhere and that's his fault. But on the other hand, he's apologizing and I can't stay angry at him.I always wonder why, and it hits me like a rock, my eyes growing the size of a saucer as realization dawns on me. I AM IN LOVE WITH ANDREW FREAKING REYNOLDS. ohhhh my goodness. “Here, let me help you.” His voice broke me out of my reverie, I looked up to see that he's offering me his hand.I took it and he helped me up, we moved to the door, he pressed some buttons and it started descending. We walked out of the plane and a car was waiting for us.I remember our luggage, and was about to ask Andrew for it but he beat me to it, “they will take ca
Andrew's POV I watched her as she drifted off to sleep, I smiled as my eyes trailed down to her lips. I inch closer and peck them a little. My little trouble maker.I finished my glass and poured another one while I played a game on my phone to kill time. Talking about time; we have been traveling for two hours now and Camilla is fast asleep.What amazes me with her is she doesn't even get tired of sleeping. I saw the attendant coming from my peripheral sight. I focused on my phone not wanting to have any discussion with her.“Sir, do you need anything?” I looked up to her, staring at her from head all the way to her neck before my eyes landed on her shirt that's unbuttoned down to her bra and her boobs were visible. She's wearing a black bra. She cleared her throat which got my attention.“What are you trying to do? Huh?” She starts fidgeting under my scrutinizing gaze, not being able to answer.“Trying to seduce me?” She licks her lips, casting a glance at Camilla's sleeping figur
Camilla's POV “What do you want to know?” His question came as a surprise because I thought he would lash out because of how silent he was.I turned to face him, tucking my legs under one another, “I don't know; anything you would want me to know.”He did just like I did, tucking his legs on one another, before he started talking. “My mother left when I was eight, it's been me and my dad all along, I still don't understand why she did —-,” he sigh and was silent for few seconds before he continues, “last I heard of her, she got married to her lover and that's like seven years ago.”“ That's where my lack of trust stems from because no one would love you for real but because of what you can offer them so I choose to use them just like they used me.” “My dad has been in and out of relationships but most of the women mostly want him for his money and not him. Your mom has been the only one who hasn't shown that trait.” His eyes were filled with tears as he blinked and bit hard on his l
Camilla's POV The sun peeking through my window woke me up, I threw the duvet off me, yawning before my eyes caught sight of the wall clock reading five PM isshh, I jumped down from my bed and rushed to the bathroom for a quick shower. I came out of the bathroom and walked straight to my closet to get something on. I settled for a white floral dress, that's just above my knees before grabbing my phone and walking downstairs. I checked Andrew's room but he's not there so I figured he would be downstairs.But when I got down, he wasn't there either, wondering where he might have gone. I decided to explore the whole house. My first stop was the backyard when Andrew said the maid was residing. The mansion was indeed a big one because just the building at the back was a huge one. A maid I don't recognize stepped out but she stopped in her tracks, eyeing me suspiciously.I shyly waved at her but she rushed back inside and came back with Aaren, the chef. Who smiled when she saw it was me.
Camilla's POV I took a long shower, allowing the warm water to hit my whole body, soaking my sensitive part. I was afraid of touching myself down there.After I was done, I dried myself and walked to my closet. I wore a hoodie and bum shot before arranging my bed, my eyes landed on Max as I recall what happened. Diving into my bed, I got comfortable before searching for my phone. I found it under the bed and I saw a ton of missed calls from Mom. I called back but she wasn't picking so I kept it closer to know when she called again.I remembered the tickets Andrew gave me earlier. I hop down from my bed to check it. I retrieved it from where I kept it and it was a ticket to an art gallery. I was so excited and was about to run to his room when I remembered that he told me to get some sleep. Moreover, the dates on the date and time tickets say it's being held tomorrow. I will thank him later when I see him for dinner.I checked my phone again but there was no call from Mom, keeping th
Camilla's POV I was still resting and already feeling sleepy when Andrew barged into my room. I scrambled up to get something to cover myself. “What the fuck Andrew?” I snapped at him God, forgive me for thinking he has changed cause he is clearly still the same. What am I thinking?He was staring at me amused and he went on to tease me, “What? I have seen everything. What are you trying to hide?”My fist clenched in anger. “No, you have not seen anything and this should be the last time you are barging into my room without knocking, to think I thought you've changed but you are still the same.” “Well, technically people don't change so easily so— I am still me. The same person that wants to bend you over the reading table and have you say my name over and over again as I finally claimed you as mine.” The look on his face as he said that did something to my inside as I felt my legs turned jelly and my stomach flustered with a burning sensation. How can just his words affect me like