I Love Her Cousin

It was Monday, the first working day of the week and everyone was either on their way to work or to school.

Sounds of vehicles moving and people chattering were heard as people hustled and bustled the streets of Washington Dc.

In a large pinkish bedroom could a petite feminine figure be spotted on a big bed and she was deep in sleep.

*knocks* *knock*

Megan knocked on the door but got no reply. She sighed before pushing the door open. She wasn't surprised when she saw Valerie still in bed.

Knowing the type of person Valerie was, she was a deep sleeper...She brought out a whistle and blew it near Valerie's ear startling her.

Valerie jerked from her bed in fear and frowned when she saw Megan next to her.

"I've told you countless times to wake me up gently...do you perhaps want to kill me by increasing my blood pressure", Valerie asked

Megan looked at her without feeling remorse. "Get up, you're late for your photo shoot with M&M Cosmetics", she said.

"Shoot", Valerie exclaimed when she heard that. She got down from her bed and pecked Megan. "Thanks, Meg, you're the best best friend I've ever had and best manager", she said.

Yeah, that's right, Megan isn't only her best friend but her manager. While Valerie was in the bathroom, Megan helped pick out the clothes she'd wear for the photo shoot.

Valerie came out after a few minutes and dressed up. She was putting on a short black leather skirt with a white shirt and a long black coat because of the cold.

She brushed her long hair which stopped at her ass. She put on a pair of black heels and stepped out.

She didn't dare eat because she didn't want to add weight before the photo shoot.

"Get into the car, we have only thirty minutes", Megan said and entered the car. Valerie entered and the driver drove off.

Luckily they arrived at the scene early and Megan heaved...She was happy they made it in time because the owner of M&M cosmetics isn't a nice woman that tolerates improper attitudes to work.

Valerie was led backstage to change into the outfit that was arranged for her.

The outfit was a two-piece red lingerie and Valerie wasn't quite satisfied because it'll expose her body but she couldn't complain because she didn't have a choice.

She knows that if she doesn't do this, the contract will be given to her cousin Mariana and that's the last thing she wants.

All her life she has always wanted to be very successful but Mariana is making it hard. She tries to steal any gig meant for Valerie and the ones she couldn't steal, she'd sabotage them.

Valerie sighed and put on the lingerie and stared at herself in the mirror...She couldn't help but admire her nice curvy body.

"Okay, let's start", the photographer said and Valerie knew it was time for work.

She was given the product she was to advertise and was told to pose for the camera.

Valerie was good with the camera so she didn't have a problem posing for the camera...it's her talent.

After what seemed like forever, they finished and Valerie changed back into her clothes and drank the water given to her by Megan.

"Good job bestie...You killed it. I wish I was as curvy as you are", Megan pouted. "Quiet Meg and stop spewing nonsense. I'm tired let's go home", Valerie said

"But you have another appointment", Megan said. "What again", Valerie sighed. "You have to be home for a family meeting..remember", Megan said.

"Gosh, hearing that makes me feel sick...can't believe I'll have to see Aunt Avery's face and that bitch Mariana", Valerie groaned. "Don't worry, you can do it, just smile and don't take what they say or do to heart", Megan advised

"I always do that but I wonder what is it they want from me this time", Valerie wondered. "Let's go, don't worry we'll get something to eat before you go there so they won't poison you", Megan said

She said that because there was a time Valerie lost consciousness on set and when she was taken to hospital, she was diagnosed with slow food poisoning and she had to move out of her aunt's house to her own.

"Sure", Valerie said and they both got into the car which later drove off. They stopped at a popular restaurant in the city which is also Valerie's favorite spot, Tasty T restaurant.

She quickly put on her mask and dark shades with a face cap so as not to attract unnecessary attention. Both Megan and Valerie walked into the restaurant and everything was going great until someone shouted.

"Isn't that Valerie King...she's the one, she has the longest hair in Washington Dc and that's the same way she walks too", a girl shouted. Valerie and Megan made eye contact and Megan nodded.

Valerie removed her mask and glasses and waved. The once calm place turned into a noisy place as people gushed at her presence...it was quite obvious that almost all were her fans.

"I love you all, bills on me", Valerie said and went to sit. "Thanks, Valerie, you're the best...we love you too...you're finer than Mariana", different comments came from the crowd but the last comment made her smile. "Of course, I'm more beautiful than Mariana", Valerie smirked

Valerie and Megan finished eating and paid for everyone's bills and signed some autographs before leaving. "Now we're going to the place I dread the most", Valerie muttered. "Sorry you have an amazing family", Megan said. "Amazing indeed", Valerie scoffed and Megan chuckled.

The King's house wasn't quite far from the restaurant so it only took them 15 minutes to get there. Valerie breathed in and out before knocking on the door. The door opened at the first knock and it was her uncle, Charles that opened it.

Valerie was happy when she saw him and pulled him into a tight hug. He's the only one that was nice to her when she was still in this house and even when she's not in the house again. Sometimes she wonders if Mariana is his daughter.

"I've missed you so much uncle", Valerie smiled. "I missed you more V", Charles said and broke the hug. "Good day Uncle Charles", Megan smiled. "Oh Meg, how are you", Charles asked. "I'm fine",

They entered inside after exchanging pleasantries. Valerie met Mariana and her mother Avery seated already. They were shooting her daggers with their eyes but Valerie cared less.

"Hi Valerie", Mariana smirked. Valerie just gave her a fake smile before sitting down. "You should at least show respect Val, Ana here greeted you and you just smiled, can't you greet her back", Avery said with a fake smile too.

"First of all Aunt, I acknowledged her greeting by smiling, and second of all it's Valerie to you and not Val", Valerie said politely. Avery opened her mouth to say something but Charles butted in. "Enough, let's talk about why we're here", he said because he knows that if Avery had spoken, it'll have turned into the fight as usual".

"Why am I here uncle", Valerie asked. "We wanted to invite you to Mariana's wedding which is coming up in two weeks", Charles said.

Mariana has been dating Valentino...as in Valentino Preston, the richest and the youngest CEO in Washington Dc and they've been dating for three years and finally decided to seal it next two weeks.

Valerie burst into laughter when she heard that. Was that why she was called? They want her to attend Mariana's wedding. "What's funny", Mariana asked with a frown. "It's nothing", Valerie said and continued laughing.

Everyone looked at her, especially Avery and Mariana, they felt like strangling her right now. Valerie calmed down and smiled "I'll be there...I'll take my leave if that's all...I'm a busy person", Valerie said and stood up and left with Megan following from behind.

"That bitch", Mariana cursed as soon as Valerie left. "Don't worry about that little fly, you should focus on your wedding that's coming up in two weeks", Avery said and Mariana smiled

Both of them continued planning the wedding...unknown to them their planning was about to go down the drain.

There was a commotion in Preston's mansion. Valentino was pacing up and down looking so pissed.

"How do you expect me to marry someone I don't have feelings for, I love her cousin and not her", Valentino said. "You'll have to learn to love Valerie because she's the one you'll be getting married to and not her cousin Mariana", Marcus, his father said

"Mum", Valentino called hoping she'd support him but he should have known better. "I agree with your father, Valerie will bring us more opportunities than Mariana. Don't worry you'll learn to love her", Mary said

"I can't believe you two...I'm getting married to Mariana and nothing can change that", Valentino shouted, and that pissed Marcus off.

"You're getting married to Valerie Kings and that's final", Marcus yelled and walked out and Mary followed suit leaving only Valentino.

"Shit", Valentino cursed.