Annalise's POV “Hey Anna, Hey,” Liam shook me gently on the shoulder, I groaned and slowly opened my eyes, “What? What's up?” I asked before I straightened myself on the car seat. “We're home. Get up,” I heard him say, but my eyes were slowly closing again. I was exhausted, I just wanted to sleep.“Hmm, I'm tired. Let me sleep for a while.”“I could carry you” he suggested, and I turned to look at him. For a moment there, I wanted him to, I really did, but remembering that the two grandmas in the house would not let me be, I opened my eyes. “Okay, let's go. I'm up, I'm up,” I struggled to get up when Liam came down from the car and came to the other side of the car. He opened the door for me.“Thank you” I whispered. My wobbling legs didn't help a bit, I struggled to steady myself and kept my eyes on the door. “Let's go” Liam's hand snaked around my waist and I allowed him until we got to the door, “Now back off!” I threatened, and he raised his hands in an innocent surrender a
Analise’s POVOur ride to the school was a quiet one because Liam and I had a bit of a fight because he scolded me for not picking up his calls. Did he think I would see his call and ignore him and go back to bed when I knew I’d be late for class? Grandma J chased us out of the house just to end the argument but we weren’t done. I was still filled with so much anger coupled with the fact that I was going to class late. It was already past 9 am.I sighed in relief when we got to the school compound, Liam stopped the car at the park before saying,“Look, I’m sorry, I just---“ I slammed the door in his face before walking into the school building.Who the fuck does he think he is yelling at me? Just because I allowed him into my life doesn’t give him the right to speak to me like he owns me. I would tolerate it from any man ever again.As I walked toward the class, I noticed the way the students around me were staring at me. Is there something on my face? Behind me? Was Liam following m
Author’s POVAnnalise turned to see Professor Ken walking towards them and she couldn’t be more excited that the man came. Although she would have loved to give that girl a slap that would make her see her future.“Mia, don’t tell me you’re oppressing Annalise here,” Professor Ken asked, and Annalise gave him the most pitiful face she could summon.Mia was shooting lasers at Professor Ken as he walked past her to meet Annalise,“Are you okay? Did she do anything to you?” he asked her with concern “She broke my phone,” Annalise complained, staring at the broken phone on the ground. The Professor frowned before picking the phone up,“I’ll make sure Mia fix it for you and send it to your house first thing tomorrow morning,”“I won’t do that” Mia plainly refused, her arms crossed under her armpits. She was greatly upset that Annalise was going scot-free today again because of Professor Ken. She had planned to make the girl pay forever for being born in the first place. “Do not worry, I'
Annalise’s POV."What the heck happened back there?" Liam asked as he drove away from the school but I wasn't even looking at him, I was really frustrated, angry and sad... I don't like Mia and she made me hate her, that bitch gives me new reason to hate her more every fucking day... To think that we are blood related was insane. I know, she has every reason to hate me but fuck! Making my life miserable is crazy. Why can't she just accept the fucking reality instead of making my life hell?! She's still a Smith after all. "Anna? Are you alright?" Liam asked calmly, but I just ignored him, staring at my broken phone; my phone doesn't cost a fortune but it was useful to me."Calm down dear, if it's about your phone, I'll take you to a friend's place and get you a new phone." He informed me but I just sighed."Don't worry Liam, I think it's best we go home. I figured something out. Just drive me home." "Nope, we're going there and getting you the phone you want, no excuse and don't try
Annalise's POV. Good Lord!Why her?! I don't like Sasha and she despises me, I hate her because of how miserable she made me feel but I don't know why she hates me and I never bother to find out cause it was probably gonna be stupid anyway. Sasha strutted over, flanked by her usual entourage of mean wealthy girls, each one smirking as if they had just won the lottery. I clenched my jaw, bracing myself for whatever new torment she had cooked up... I knew without a doubt that nothing good comes with her, I wonder if she knew I was the same doctor she was thanking for saving her husband's life. She didn't see me back then because I was wearing a mask but the media took the news and she must have known. However, judging by her arrogant look, there's a high chance that she doesn't know her husband's savior."Well, well, well, if it isn't Annalise, slumming it with the commoners," Sasha sneered, her voice dripping with malice.I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "What do you want
Annalise's POV. "I can't believe you're going to the get-together after a long time, it's really great to see you trying to socialize again, it's great." Mother said as we were having breakfast and I sighed. "It was a terrible mistake mom, I don't know what made me accept to go, the whole shit is today's evening and I'm not even in the mood, I don't feel ready for such shits and I will never be ready, I don't wanna go." I whined, playing with my food. I had lost my appetite because it's Saturday morning. I love weekends but for once in my life, I wish it was Monday already, I don't wanna go to the shitty get-together. Not after my video confrontation with Sasha was a hot topic in the group. I never really give a fuck about the group and I actually didn't intend to go to the get-together but now, I'm so stuck... I have pride and it would be a slap on my face if I don't go. Liam had urged me to go but I don't even have anything suitably to wear; that's me lying to myself, my wardrob
Annalise's POV. "All set!" The lady responsible for decking me up announced joyfully after what seems like eternity to me, it's weird and crazy how I was still alive, my butt hurt and I feel so different. "Here ma'am, your heel." She said and I just groaned clearly showing my displeasure."Can I wear one of my sneakers instead? My legs hurt a lot." I lied; my legs don't hurt, I just don't wanna wear any heels, it's so uncomfortable to me and I think hell would freeze over before I'll love them."Um. Ma'am, it's best you wear your heels, that's what suits your dressing, your grandmas and Mr. Liam strictly instructed me to make sure you look your best and that's what I'm trying my best to do, please cooperate with me and we'll be done in no time." She explained in a humble manner and I bit back my harsh response.These people are pushing me to the walls and that's so fucking unfair, I don't wanna wear heels and they want me to wear... Don't they realize that I'm an adult already? "Yo
Annalise’s povThe ride was a quiet one, neither I nor Liam spoke a word as I was deep in thought. Although Liam had been speaking, I ignored him as I lost myself in deep thought. I was anxious and nervous; I don’t know why I accepted to attend that day. I wish I could ask Liam to reverse.I am sure that was why Grandma wanted Liam to take me to the reunion himself, she knows her granddaughter so well. I will simply change my direction and act like I went when I didn’t.As much as I am eager to face-slap those monkeys, I don’t think I want to anymore. I just want some peace and quiet. We finally made it to the hotel where the party was to be held; my eyes remained at the entrance of the hotel as I watched some people go in and out.“Nervous?” I heard Liam ask from the side.“You have no idea,” I replied with a sigh. His hand reached for mine he gave it a light squeeze causing me to turn to him.“You’ll do just fine,” he assured me and I smiled. That wasn’t assuring but knowing he wou
Liam's POV The moans and how her voice had suddenly changed, filled me up causing me to completely lose it. As much as my erect was screaming for her, I don't know what Annalise would do if I gave in. She's not in her right state of mind and having her now, would she kill me? I didn't get to think much about this because her soft hands began to undo my button in a hurry. I was stunned because she let go of my shirt went straight to the zip of my trousers and helped me undo them.My suit was already off my body, Annalise was shaking, she was impatiently and desperately trying to get my cock out of its cage. Her eyes were teary, her lips parted slightly. She wasn't able to get through as quickly as she wanted because she gave up and just sat on my still-covered dick and began to ride me. Her back pressed on my chest as she moved up and down my length. “Uhmmmm” she moaned and soon, she began to lift herself up and down in desperation as she cried. “Fuck!” I cussed and quickly turned
Liam's POV The people kept coming around to say Hello and I smiled and shook hands with them and I was already tired. Where was Anna? Isn't she taking too long in the ladies room?After she left, I had gone to the security men by the door to ask if they had seen Benson walk him but they replied that they were strictly told not to allow the Wilford family in so obviously Benson wasn't there. It gave me ease but seeing now that Annalise hasn't returned, I don't know what to think anymore. I had deliberately not left my position so she could easily find me amongst the crowd when she came back but she still wasn't back. “Hey Liam” it was Mia and I looked at her from the crown of her head to her toes. Wasn't this the same gown that Anna wore? “You like it, right?” She asked, her eyes glowing like a child waiting for praise, I sighed, “Hello Mia, are you looking for someone?” I asked. “No, why would you ask that?” She asked me and I shrugged, my eyes fixed in the direction of the lady
Annalise's POV Getting to the restroom, I bumped into someone and dropped my purse. I quickly apologized and was about to pick my purse up when the person's shoe stepped on it, almost stepping on my hand. I raised my head up to see Mia staring right back at me with a smug. “Oh, so it wasn't a mistake after all” I raised myself back up leaving the purse on the floor. Mia stood there with her arms crossed looking so beautiful, her hair neatly fell to the sides like mine. She was wearing a gown similar to mine, the only difference was the color, hers was green. I wonder why she had done that. How she knew what I was wearing and why she had to wear exactly that. Or was it just a coincidence? “Annalise, what a pleasant surprise” she acted like she always does. And I crossed my arms, “Is it pleasant to you? It isn't to me. You see, when I bumped into you, I could perceive something but I didn't want to say a thing but knowing that it's you, I now understand why I had perceived disgust”
Annalise POV Liam, as the driver and the gentleman that he was, held the car door and I stepped into the passenger's seat while he made his way to the driver's seat and entered. “So you did get the outfit. Tell me, who—” I swallowed back the rest of my words when Liam covered my lips with his. I thought we weren't doing this. I didn't stop him but quickly responded, my hand let go of my purse as I held his jaws before my hand slipped to the back of his head. The kiss wasn't a slow one or an innocent kiss, it was demanding and filled with so much desire that I wondered how I didn't notice it earlier. I moaned as his hand reached for my ass and gave it a light squeeze causing me to moan some more. “Fuck!” He broke the kiss and cussed, “Fuck, Annalise, my self-control is slipping away” he announced. His eyes staring right at me, his face was so close to mine and his breath literally fanning my skin. I had gone red as I tried to catch my breath, God, I had never had it this good. I
Annalise POV “My exams are coming up, Liam, I don't have time to party. The party is supposed to be at the end of the year. Why now?” I asked as I dropped the book I was reading on the bed before stepping down from the bedToday is finally the day of the party and as much as I wanted to please Grandma Smith by enjoying all of this, I have an exam to prepare for. Not to forget that the emergency calls almost every day at the hospital made me miss a lot of classes. I walked towards the dressing mirror as I listened to Liam explain how women could be when it came to parties, and he laughed at me for being a different kind of woman. “Well, as long as I would have another opportunity to spend time with you, I don't mind. I don't care if they decide to arrange a party every week” he held back a chuckle and I rolled my eyes. Unbelievable, they must have gotten used to always going to gatherings. I hated it and avoided it when I was in school. I don't know how long I would survive it. “T
Annalise’s POVBefore Kelvin could respond to my question, Father and the rest of the family came out making me furrow my brows. Did they decide to follow Liam out or what?I wouldn’t be surprised if only Father and Grandpa Smith had stepped out but for the entire family to come out, something was going on.Kelvin came to stand beside me while Liam stopped pushing the swing,“Is everything alright?” I asked Father with a smile and he nodded,“Yes, my child. Your grandma has an announcement to make” he informed before turning to look at Grandma who was making herself comfortable on the other swing beside me. I waited for her to speak along with the rest of the family. They didn’t seem to know what she was going to say either. Curiosity almost eating me up.“Kelvin, come give your grandma a push” she instructed making me raise my brow a bit.“Yes, my lady” Kelvin walked behind her and began to push her gently. I smiled.“There’s going to be a party coming up. It’s a collaboration we nor
Annalise’s pov Kelvin and I kept speaking until we were called for lunch and as much as I really wanted to eat with Grandma and Father, the thought of the past came back strong into my memory, there was no way I was eating with this family. “I took something at Liam’s office, I’m not hungry” I gave an excuse that made Liam narrow his eyes at me. Yes, that was a lie, but what else can I do? Once bitten twice shy. The family looked at me but I didn’t care about what they thought or said, I made my way out of the house. The thought of what happened then still floods my mind like it was yesterday. As for whether I had forgiven them for what they did, I’m not sure I can. “You’re good?” I turned to see Kelvin running after me. He was a slim handsome young boy. He has brown hair which matches his eyes and gap teeth that make him look really cute. I can’t believe I have a stepbrother that was completely different from the rest. I really wanted to know which of the women was his mother but
Annalise's POVThe drive to the Smith family house was swift and quiet. That was because Liam was deep in thought about what I had told him. I shouldn't have but I didn't know when it slipped my mouth as I spoke about the stress I had been facing because of him in school. Well, I think it's because we haven't spoken for a long time and I needed to tell him a lot about what had been going on in my life. I had missed him. When we got to the family house, Liam came over to open the car for me like a gentleman, “Ready?” I sighed, “I don't think I can ever be” “That was what you said when you wanted to go for the reunion but see how it turned out” he smiled at me. I wanted to be positive so I nodded, assuring myself that I was here to only visit Father and Grandma then I'll go back home. “Ah, what's she doing here?” I heard one of the sons speak. What was his name again…? Jerry. “Big sist,” another one smiled as he came over to meet me then pulled me into a hug before I knew it. A fr
Liam's POVIf I say I haven't missed Annalise, I would be a big fat liar. I didn't know I'd get to miss a girl like I missed her. This only means that she had entered my system and had mixed with my blood because what kind of a man would drive from his house early in the morning only to come to stare at a girl's house for more than an hour then drive off? I've been doing that for the past three days. I'll go to her house and park my car there, staring at the house for minutes, and turn to an hour before finally going to work. I had tried as much as I could to put all my attention to work. And yes, I had bullied my employees because I had diverted my anger at them. They suffered it more. The project they were supposed to accomplish in a week, ended up doing within days, really annoying how I had transferred aggression to them. When I heard that Annalise was downstairs, I literally jumped up from my chair. My heart raced as I tried to put my office in order, not like anything was out