Richard's point of view... "Anna Stanford...!" I exclaimed as I saw her there in that room. A chuckle left my lips wondering how small this world is. I agreed to this stupid deal because Mom promised me that she would leave me alone once I met this girl. At first, I thought that I could just explain to that girl that I didn't want to get married right now and leave, but seeing an old friend made me excited.I never imagined meeting her here in a small town and that too as a blind date. It was totally unexpected. She is a good artist. I met her at an art gala a few months back in New York. She participated in it as a co-artist but I really loved her work back thenAnna is a friendly girl and as I requested her, she agreed to play along but on one condition that I had to attend a party with her the other day. After a brief talk and a hearty dinner with her family, I felt a special closeness with them. Her Mom was so kind and definitely the best cook that I have ever met. It was g
Juliette's point of view... Damn... That bloody playboy...! He stole my first kiss. He is an a******e who sleeps around with everyone but that damn was my first kiss...! Ugh... I am so pissed off. Following him came the other one. I thought he was here to lecture me like how he had done ever since we met, but he closed the door and I jolted. My soul almost slipped down my mouth. I glanced at him and he left without a word, leaving behind the fruit juice he bought. For once I thought that he was concerned, his anger, and his eyes showed me a different picture. Jealous...! Was he...! But soon all my imagination sank in the river of reality. He actually called Anna and told everything to her, including that matter regarding the forced kiss. Guess what...! Now she has a thing against me. I had to beg her to keep it from mom. Screw him...! Damn...! I had to clean her room and wash a heap of clothes to pay her back to keep it a secret. My mom is a typical woman but with a diffe
Richard's point of view... It had been two weeks since I was here in this town and guess what, I already started getting used to it. I walk to work and on my way, many strangers wave at me with smiles and I wave at them back. Mom promised me that she would leave once I attended that stupid arranged blind date but even after that she had no intention of returning. Why would she...? This is her hometown. Though she doesn't have any direct relatives, everyone around her is just like a close one to her. That's strange. This kind of warmth we can only find in small towns like this. It was the weekend and I wanted to take some time to relax but mom had other plans up her sleeves. She called Anna to fix another date for us and though Anna was busy with her gallery work, she agreed. It was forced on me and I had to pick her up from her house. I could have denied it but I don't know why I agreed, maybe I wanted to go there. It had been a week since I saw that little trouble around. She
Juliette's point of view... Strawberries...!?!Is he serious? Was he talking about me? It was embarrassing to face him after what had happened at home but listening to him I felt butterflies in my stomach. Heat curled up on my face and I was blushing like a burning hot iron. But soon all those butterflies flew away and a splash of cold water spilled on my face when I saw Anna wearing a strawberry-printed scarf. So that's it...! All that craving was about her. I should have thought about it earlier. Why would a man so handsome and successful like him be drooling over a girl like me?I smacked myself back to reality and left them alone to flirt.Yes...! I am jealous...! And I know I shouldn't be. Don't judge me okay...! Any girl who sees him, that devilishly handsome face, that body, and that killing smile of his, will definitely be for him. But all this made me get my horses on the track. I must keep him away. I must stay as far as possible from that man. He is dangerous. Damn,
Juliette's point of view... Dead...! I was so dead. My heart started pondering inside my chest as if it would soon break its way out of my ribcage. Just how it feels when we get caught by the DEO while cheating in a board exam, just like how it feels when we get caught watching porn films by our mom...! Exactly...! I was going through that kind of fear at that moment. Everyone was frozen, my hands and legs were melting on the spot. He frowned and his eyes bore into mine and that made me forget to breathe. "What the hell were you guys doing?" he yelled moving a few steps ahead, I saw Scarlett walking behind him. So she didn't run away but went to bring someone to help me. But...! Darling...! It didn't help at all. The other girls stood up hanging their heads but slightly giggling while gossiping with each other, I am sure they are imagining my future right now, the most crappie one. "In my office...! Right now..." he yelled while walking away with his tall slant legs. We foll
Juliette's point of view... "Answer my question and I will leave, Miss Juliette" he pressed on that same point while crossing his hands over his chest. His jaws clenched and his eyes narrowed. There was no chance of escape for me.I hate Selina and her minions...! Screw them...! I wouldn't have ended up here if it were not for that stupid gang of bullies.Should I just tell him that they were indeed bullying me?Will he accept it as an excuse while not registering a complaint in the disciplinary office? I gaped at him bluntly when he slowly stepped forward, "I think I made it clear to you, Miss Juliette..." he added and my hands and legs went numb. What the hell...! "A...a... I... Was..." I stammered as I tried fetching for better words to explain myself but nothing seemed to be popping up in my mind. It was completely blank. Maybe because I hurt my head.Wait...! I just hurt my head in his office and he is here, interrogating me as if I was a criminal or something...! "Argh...
Juliette's point of view...DJ leaned forward with a disgusting grin spread on his face and pressed his shabby lips that of mine. I was wrapped up in many plasters, almost everywhere on my body and I couldn't even move my finger. What the hell is going on...! "Freaking bastard...!" I sat up jolting, on my bed yelling out louder that even Anna rushed to my room. It was then I noticed that I was alone in the room and it wasn't the hospital bed that I was lying on but my own bed that I was laying on. Huff...! I huffed out the hot air that was stuck in. "Are you okay?" Anna rushed over to me, tilting my little head in every possible direction, checking it once again. "I am fine Anna, I just had a nightmare...!" I yelled pulling myself back from her concerned grip. "Thank God, I thought you were hurt again" I was touched, deep in my heart. I was so much touched by her concern that I wanted to kiss her cheeks red for the first time but soon my illusion faded away as she added the next
Richard's point of view... It was the weekend already and that damn party was today which I no interested to attend. I mean what the hell am I going to do with those old farties and those little ones? No one is a good match for me, not at least to talk. And about Miss Olivia and the other ladies in the school, they are ready to jump into my pants each time. I am just tired of them. Really...! I miss those days in New York when I spent sleepless nights enjoying the best pubs and clubs with my friends. Here in this town, I couldn't even find a better wine let alone a pub or a club. I am getting bored...! I walked over to the calendar and marked the days I had spent here in this place. Feeling proud of myself that I had been enduring this for two weeks. Wetting my hair slightly, I shoved them back when I pushed my hands in my pocket to bring out my phone, to call Liam. I don't want to be alone. I can call him to come over. He was my roommate for two years when we lived in New York
The ground was bustling with almost all the students from the school and the University. Richard took Juliette towards the ground and made her sit at one of the safest corners. Juliette never expected that Richard would bring her here. Soon Scarlett and Lissa joined her. The game began and it was then that Juliette spotted a known figure among the players. "Richard..." she exclaimed in shock to find Richard joining the team. "What was going on? Why is he there?" she mumbled to herself and stared at the ground puzzled. The refry whistled and the ball was tossed. Though it was the university guys to grabbed the ball first, it didn't take a minute for Richard to snatch the ball and throw it in the basket. "Wow...! That was the fastest basket that I had ever seen in this game" the commentator announced excitedly. Juliette felt a strange pride in her heart. When she looked up, Richard saw her in her direction which made her heart flutter. The whistle started the game again and Richard
Juliette's point of view... Though Logan managed to hit the break right on time, the car collided with the truck and stopped. I bumped into the deck that raised a strong pain in my head and gradually, lost consciousness for quite a while. When I finally got my senses back, I saw we were still in the car. Nobody cared if we were alive. I quickly check on Logan. He looked fine as the car was not damaged that bad but when I tried to wake him up, I was dumpfonded. His forehead was bleeding so much. I searched for my phone and called Harway right away. I struggled a lot to stop his wound from bleeding, while waiting for the ambulance. Soln Harway showed up with an ambiance following him. On the way to the hospital, I was still in a maze. My hands were still trembling. Seeing my condition, Harway reassured me that Logan will be fine. With the help of the staff, he took Logan on a stretcher and carried him to the Emergency Wing. I sat outside in the waiting area and started praying to
Author's point of view... "How about having fun with us...!" the man sneered and Juliette's heart skipped a beat as she quickened her pace, hoping to slip by unnoticed. But the menacing laughter that followed her every step told her she wasn't going to be let off that easily."Hey, sweetheart, where do you think you're going?" one of the guys called out, his voice dripping with malice. The alley was dark with almost no street lights nearby. The light from far away was barely enough to point out any moving creature in that way. That man switched on his phone light and focused on Juliette. The others followed him on their bikes, focusing their headlights on her as well. Juliett's pulse quickened, her mind racing for an escape route. She was like a deer caught amid city lights. Panicked. Terrified. She wanted to scream for help but being an isolated alley, it was doubtful if anyone could hear her. Yet she didn't want to give in, but before she could react, a voice cut through the an
Author's point of view... Both of them stood before the bed staring at it as a battlefield that was waiting for them. The bed in Richard's room was hardly sufficient for one person to sleep comfortably. Juliette swallowed hard at the thought of lying beside him. She awkwardly stole glances at him thinking that it was exactly like stepping on a triggered explosion. The burning sensation of her cheeks grew worse but Richard's condition stopped her from making any discussion. She strode towards the bed and grabbed a blanket to roll it and place it on the bed as a wall between them. They both lay down quietly. Her fragile body hardly covered one-fourth of the bed but no matter how long they tried, they couldn't sleep a wink. After twisting and tossing on the bed for a few minutes, Ricard finally started a conversation. "Juliette, is this necessary?" he removed the blanket slowly from the middle and Juliette jerked sitting up on the bed. "Yes...it is" She tried to snatch it back but
Juliette's point of view... "Miss... Miss Alissa" I greeted her trying to get up but she smirked pushing me back. "Juliette, right! I will remember you" I saw Alissa looking at me menacingly then she walked passing by, deliberately stepping on my hand. "Hey...!" I hissed in pain but she didn't see back. That woman is really something. I entered the class rubbing my hand and sat on my place. Lissa instantly turned around to ask me, "Jul, why was Miss Grey asking for you? Did you meet her just now?"Miss Grey...! So she was the new teacher they were all talking about. Beautiful and flirting with boys on the very first day...! I wonder what kind of a woman she is. Few more classes gone by at ease but before the long bell, an attendee walked in from the room and called my name. He said that Miss Grey wanted to see me in her office. I was not in the mood to face that woman at all but the man before me said that she just wanted to give me some materials about the class I missed toda
Juliette's point of view... The way he was staring at me, with his eyes narrowed and his forehead all creased, I thought he would shout at me or even worse. A fear crept into my heart when I slowly hung my head.Did I do something wrong? He stepped forward and I stepped back immediately. The temperature in the room seemed to be dropping every second. I was shivering inside out. "What do you take me for? Where did you get this money?" he asked in his husky voice but in a chilled tone. I gulped down to wet my throat before answering him. "I...I...sold my chain..." I stuttered and closed my eyes. He was very angry. I couldn't help but feel the anxiety building up inside me. But soon I felt his hand over mine, the one that I had extended towards him and opened my eyes. He kept a few more notes on top of that envelope. "Return the money to your friend and get back your chain, today" he said domineeringly and I looked up at him completely blank. "But..." I wanted to tell him that I d
Juliette's point of view... We reached his office and that shameless woman was still waiting for him inside, sitting on his chair. I sheepishly stood aside peeking at that woman. What an indecent creature...!!"Richard you are back..." she instantly stood up with a smile across her face but as she saw me, her smile faded away instantly."Richard..." she called so intimately, they look so close, "Why did you bring that kid back here?" she asked as her eyes rolled over me in disdain, stopping straight at our hands, still binding together.I twisted my wrist to free myself. Richard turned around and grabbed my wrist again while closing the door behind us."Miss Alissa Grey," he turned around and called that woman's name, "I want you to meet my wife, Mrs. Juliette Solomon" he pulled me closer and wrapped his arms around me so intimately. A cold shiver run down my spine. I wiggled trying to free myself but he leaned closer and whispered. "Stop resisting or I will kiss you right before
Juliette's point of view... Even when Mr. Thompson was taking classes, my mind was swirling in a whirlwind of thoughts. Clutching the notes bundle in my hand, I recalled what that shop owner said. Richard was so much worried and was reluctant to remove that ring from his hand. I couldn't understand where to keep him, in the good side or the bad side. What is he in reality? The man who wanted to help me or a pervert who brought a woman to home? Where should I count him!! As I thought about it, if he did want to help me, why didn't he gave me the money directly? He didn't pay it directly but instead he asked Mr. Thompson to do it, just why? I am not the idiot that he thinks I am. He might be having ulterior motives behind his deeds. Fine, I won't accept his help, anyway. During the lunch hour, I strode towards his office to return the money I owed him but as I opened the door of his room, I was dumbfounded. He was crouching before a woman with his hands on her thighs and that w
Juliette's point of view... When Richard dropped me near the intersection, I saw Nathan and Scarlet waiting for me before the cafe. I initially planned to tell Richard everything about the money I needed but after hearing his mother scolding him, I was clear about one thing he himself was in short of cash, what would he possibly do to help me? I wish I was a Cinderella and he was my prince charming or at least a hidden billionaire or something like that. But...! Fictions are fiction and reality sucks. He was just a normal man with a low bank balance who could not help me right now with my situation. I called Scarlett earlier to ask her to accompany me to the pawn shop as that was my only way out. I needed the money so badly and as my family was not responding, I had no other choice but to pawn the only precious thing with me, my platinum chain. It was a gift from Mom when I stood first in my tenth standard. I never wanted to lose it but today I am hopeless. Though I called Scar