James Hill sat behind his massive mahogany desk, his eyes fixed on the dean of Nicholas's college, Dean Richardson, who was seated across from him."Thank you for coming to see me, Dean Richardson," James said, his voice firm but polite."Of course, Mr. Hill," Dean Richardson replied. "I wanted to personally inform you about your son's recent... announcement."James's eyes narrowed. "What announcement?"Dean Richardson hesitated before speaking. "Well, Nicholas took the college's microphone system and announced his date with a student, Sarah, in front of the entire college. He said something about taking her out on Friday and—"James's face turned red with rage. "What else did he say?" he demanded.Dean Richardson shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "He said he was finally taking her out, and...and that he was excited to be with her."James's jaw clenched in anger. "That boy is going to be my death," he thought.As a trustee of the college, James expected the dean to keep him informed
Griffin's eyes burned with a fierce intensity as he thought about the injustices he had suffered. His father's death, the destruction of their family business, and the loss of Sarah—all at the hands of Nicholas and his father, James Hill.A venomous hatred coursed through Griffin's veins, consuming him with an unrelenting desire for revenge. He was hellbent on making Nicholas and James pay for their sins, no matter the cost."Nicholas thinks he's so perfect with his rich family and his precious Sarah," Griffin sneered to himself. "But I'll show him what it means to cross me. I'll destroy everything he holds dear, just like he destroyed mine."Griffin's mind raced with schemes and plans, each one more ruthless than the last. He would stop at nothing to exact his revenge, to make Nicholas suffer as he had suffered."Sarah thinks she's so much better than me now that she's with Nicholas," Griffin's thoughts continued. "But I'll show her. I'll show her that I'm the one who truly loves her
Nicholas pulled up to Sarah's house in his sleek, black car. He stepped out, adjusting his jacket, and walked up the path to her front door. Sarah answered, looking absolutely stunning in a simple yet elegant dress that accentuated her natural beauty. Her hair was styled in loose waves, and her smile lit up the evening.Nicholas's heart skipped a beat as he took in the sight of her. He felt like he'd been punched in the chest; his breath caught in his throat. He couldn't help but stare, his eyes drinking in the sight of her."Wow, Sarah, you look... incredible," Nicholas stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.Sarah blushed, her cheeks flushing pink, and smiled. "Thanks, Nicholas. You don't look so bad yourself. I wanted to thank you for the beautiful dresses and accessories you sent over. It was so sweet of you."Nicholas smiled, feeling happy that she liked them. "I'm glad you liked them. I wanted to make sure you felt special tonight."Sarah's eyes sparkled with gratitude. "Yo
Nicholas's eyes searched hers, as if seeking reassurance. "Promise me," he said, his voice cracking with emotion. "Promise me you'll wait for me, no matter what happens or how long it takes."Sarah's heart went out to him. She could see the fear of losing her, of being apart, etched on his face. She squeezed his hand, trying to convey her commitment. "I promise, Nicholas. I'll wait for you. I'll be here, always."Nicholas's face relaxed, his eyes closing in relief. He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling. When he opened his eyes again, they shone with determination. "I'll make it worth it, Sarah. I'll work hard, and I'll come back to you. We'll build a life together."Sarah smiled, her heart full of love and promise. "I'll be here, waiting for you," she repeated, her voice firm.As their food arrived, they continued talking, sharing their dreams and aspirations with each other. The conversation flowed easily, and they found themselves lost in each other's eyes, excited to
When they finally reached the front of the line, Nicholas helped Sarah into the carriage, and they settled in for the ride. As the Ferris wheel began to turn, Sarah squealed with delight, her eyes shining with joy.Nicholas laughed and put his arm around her, holding her close as they rose higher and higher into the air. From the top, they could see the entire carnival spread out before them, a colorful tapestry of lights and sounds.As they descended, Sarah turned to Nicholas with a mischievous glint in her eye. "Next, I want to try the ring toss," she said, her voice full of determination.Nicholas grinned. "You're on. But if you win, I get to pick the next activity."Sarah nodded, her ponytail bobbing up and down. "Deal!"As they walked away from the Ferris wheel, Nicholas realized that he was having more fun than he had in years. Being with Sarah brought out a side of him that he thought he'd lost long ago.They walked to the ring toss booth. Sarah skipped ahead, her eyes shining
Nicholas drove Sarah to her house, she leaned her head against the window, her eyes growing heavy with sleep. The excitement of the night had finally caught up with her, and she felt her eyelids drooping.Nicholas smiled, watching her sleep peacefully. He felt a sense of contentment wash over him, happy to have been able to share such a wonderful night with her.As he pulled up to her house, he gently shook her awake. "Hey, we're here," he whispered.Sarah stirred, rubbing her eyes. "Oh, I'm so sorry. I fell asleep."Nicholas chuckled. "It's okay; you deserved it after tonight."He got out of the car and walked around to her side, opening the door and scooping her up in his arms. Sarah smiled, feeling safe and protected in his embrace.Nicholas carried her to her front door, fumbling for her keys in her purse. He unlocked the door and carried her inside, setting her down on the couch.Sarah snuggled into the cushions, feeling grateful for Nicholas's care. "Thanks for taking care of me
Sarah walked into Dean's office, feeling a mix of nerves and curiosity. Dean was sitting behind his desk, a stern expression on his face."Ah, Sarah, thank you for coming," Dean said, his voice firm but polite. "I'm sure you're wondering why I called you here today."Sarah nodded, her heart racing with anticipation."Well, I have some good news and some... conditions," Dean said, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You've been accepted into the Sweden University scholarship program. Congratulations."Sarah's eyes widened in shock and excitement. "Thank you, Dean! That's amazing!"Dean held up a hand, his expression turning serious. "But there's a catch. The university requires a recommendation letter from me, and I'm not willing to give it to you just yet."Sarah's face fell, confusion etched on her face. "Why not?"Dean leaned forward, his eyes glinting with a hint of malice. "Because I want to see if you're truly committed to this opportunity. I want you to handle this year's charity gala
Sarah went to her room, feeling utterly devastated. She couldn't believe what her father had just said. She felt like her world was crashing down around her.As soon as she closed the door behind her, Sarah broke down. She collapsed onto her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. She felt like her heart was shattering into a million pieces."Why is this happening to me?" Sarah cried out, feeling helpless and alone.She thought about Nicholas and how much she loved him. She thought about her father and how much she loved him too. She didn't know what to do or who to choose.Sarah's body shook with sobs as she lay there, feeling like her emotions were spiraling out of control. She didn't know how she was going to get through this or how she was going to make a choice between the two people she loved most in the world.As she lay there, Sarah felt like she was losing herself. She felt like she was being torn apart, and she didn't know how to put the pieces back together again.As Sarah lay there,