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Chapter 8: Do You Still Hate Me?
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Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewHow did these paperwork piled up in just three days? I feel like my fingers are about to come off!Oh to sign hundreds of papers!"Lila, can you sign these papers in my stead?" I asked in a pitiful manner with quivering effect.I looked at my secretary with puppy eyes however, she's so cold. She just bow her head shook her head. "I'm sorry, Miss McKenzie. I can't help you with that as the content of the files are strictly confidential that I am not allowed to even see a page."I can feel the forced tears streaming down my cheeks as I sob in an exaggerated manner."You can throw tantrums all you want, Miss McKenzie. Rest assured that not a single word about this will be revealed in public.""Shut up, Lila. I love your professionalism and public but it's making me feel worse for acting like a brat right now."Looking at these pile just reminded me of my school project which is to be passed before the month ends which is in two days! Two days, bitches!I ca
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Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewHow did these paperwork piled up in just three days? I feel like my fingers are about to come off!Oh to sign hundreds of papers!"Lila, can you sign these papers in my stead?" I asked in a pitiful manner with quivering effect.I looked at my secretary with puppy eyes however, she's so cold. She just bow her head shook her head. "I'm sorry, Miss McKenzie. I can't help you with that as the content of the files are strictly confidential that I am not allowed to even see a page."I can feel the forced tears streaming down my cheeks as I sob in an exaggerated manner."You can throw tantrums all you want, Miss McKenzie. Rest assured that not a single word about this will be revealed in public.""Shut up, Lila. I love your professionalism and public but it's making me feel worse for acting like a brat right now."Looking at these pile just reminded me of my school project which is to be passed before the month ends which is in two days! Two days, bitches!I ca
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Tiara McKenzie's Point Of ViewI was projecting a crumpled paper-like kind of expression while walking down the stairs. Eli was staring at me with the tip of his fingers against each other, leaning forward with smile."What's with the grumpy look, Tia? Your outfit would look gorgeous on you when you smile," He said."My outfit does look good on me wven if I do not smile," I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms under my chest.He made a face. "You sure?"I wanted to throw my purse at him but this is a customized Louis Vuitton that costs more the clothes he's wearing at the moment.I flipped my hair. "Of course. I'm pretty enough to make even the cheapest clothes look elegant."He shook his head and chuckled. "Whatever bitchy-bitch you say, Tia. Let's go."He walked before me."How dare you call me bitch while you're being an asshole?!" I traced his steps, marching that I think I can even break my heels.I pointed at his back. "You got a lot of nerve barging into my fucking condo and waki
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We sat silently on the bench at the corner most of the place. Not a single word was uttered for a while-"I'm horny," He muttered, breaking the silence.I stood up and threw a sudden punch at his face that he wasn't able to avoid it. "How dare you ruin such a relaxing mood, asshole?""What was that for?!" His hand was placed against his right eye. He was in utter shock that he almost fell on his feet when he stood up."Well, I'm so sorry you're so stupid enough to voice your dirty thoughts!""I was just kidding?!""I was just shocked," I retorted with sarcasm evident in my voice."Ah fuck!" He mumbled.I grabbed him by the arm and took him with me."Now, where the fuck are we going?! After punching me on my handsome fu-"I did what he could have done. I grabbed him by the collar to level his face on mine to kiss him.I pulled away when I felt his body stiffen."Stop cursing, darling. We're in a public place, they might misunderstand," I said in a flirtatious manner while giving him a
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TIARA MCKENZIE'S POINT OF VIEW "Shit!" I cursed under my breath when I almost died. I sucked my lollipop as I try to focus on the game better. I am on a fuckin lose streak because of these random noob people.They should just stop playing. These fuckin' botfrogs!I did not even bother to look who took the blanket off of my head since I can tell who it was by his scent."Damn it!" I screamed at the screen and almost threw my joystick when my team suffered another loss because apparently, the last of my team is the fucking bitch who knows nothing but force her voice to sound like a dying chipmunk."Tia," He called and sighed.I listlessly leaned on my gaming chair, looking at the screen with annoyance evident in my eyes while holding my lollipop.I groaned and rolled my eyes when Eli turned my chair to face him. When our eyes met, I noticed how the way he looks at me changed.Eli sighed and gulped.His adams apple moved annoyingly sexy all of a sudden."What happened to your eyes?" He
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