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 POVInside the car, I sat and stared at Annalise as she finally moved her feet and walked into the hotel. I didn’t know whether to laugh at the stunt that she played or frown at the bulge in my trousers that hadn’t reduced. She almost made me go insane, I was fooled completely and didn’t realize that that was what she was up to.Annalise wasn’t the type to speak such raw words so I should have suspected but it didn’t even cross my mind that she was playing a trick on me.Yesterday I got a call from Grandma Smith saying she knows Grandma J had asked me to go with Anna. The moment Grandma J asked that from me, I had cleared up my schedule for the whole day and the next because I wanted to be fully concentrated on Anna. Scenarios of her getting drunk and having to be there to watch her until the next morning, everything made me cancel my plans for the next two days for her.But Grandma Smith's next words made me pause as I couldn’t understand why she didn’t want me to go with Anna
Annalise's POV. 'Deep breath Anna, take a deep breath and don't fucking think about the kiss or your failed seduction' I chant those words in my mind as I head towards the venue, I'm pretty sure some of my mates saw the little drama display. Something in me wishes they hadn't why the other savage part of me raised a middle finger to them and whatever shit they wanna talk about. "Your invitation, ma'am." A deep masculine voice brought me to a halt as I was about to enter the hall. "Invitation?" I asked as I looked at the burly man by the door, what invitation was he talking about, I had entered this place without an invitation, why did I need an invitation to enter the Hall?"Yes, ma'am, you can't access this part of the hotel unless you're part of the ex-students or have an invitation as a guest." He explained and I took in a deep breath in order not to roll my eyes at him. "My mates are in there and I'm not a guest, will you allow me in now?" I asked, looking around, everyone ins
Annalise's POV: As they all announced what they would do to me tonight, I tried as much as I could to remain calm and recall Grandma Smith's words to me. Somehow, I find her encouraging words always strengthen me. The crowd slowly began to divert their attention to the small crew around me. Something I really didn't want today was attention. I felt a push by the side of my shoulder, “You haven't told us who is going to save you,” Elsa questioned. “I don't need saving from anyone, Elsa. Unlike you who kept Hannah by your side because you knew your strength wasn't as big as your mouth that would continuously get you into trouble where you would need some saving” Now, this was my starting point. If I'm going to beat all six of them without lifting a finger, I have to make them go against each other. And Hannah would be my starting point. “And who told you that I don't have the strength to beat you?” She asked, ignoring my comment. “Oh, so you agree that's the reason you kept Hanna
Liam's POVI didn't bother to wait outside for David to show up before I got into the hotel. Because I wanted to see every bit of Annalise at the reunion, I booked one of the private rooms upstairs with transparent glass walls. From where I sat, I could see the event that was going on downstairs. “God bless the architect and interior designer of this building,” I murmured as I positioned myself on the chair that was facing the glass wall. It didn't take long before the door opened, David came in, thanking the lady who brought him there. As he did that, he stared at her ass as she walked back and I shook my head. He hasn't changed a bit. “Woaw!” He breathed out before finally moving his gaze at me, “My dear friend,” he grinned so wide as he made his way to where I was. I was going to shake his hand and focus back on Annalise but the moment we shook hands, he pulled me up. “Man!” He burst into laughter after seeing me on both legs again. His laughter and joy were so contagious that
Liam's POVI stormed down the stairs with David at my heels, his fucking annoying protests falling on deaf ears. My eyes were locked on Annalise and the man who dared to put his hands on her. The sight of him embracing her so intimately fueled my jealousy and possessiveness to an uncontrollable level that surprised me so much. How did my feelings for her skyrocketed so much, I know I admire her, I love her kind of person and I respect her but all these? How? My feelings for her were just something I'm finding hard to understand and to make things more crazy, I don't know how to control it. As I neared the group, I could hear Elsa’s shrill voice cutting through the chatter, “You know, it’s funny how Annalise thinks she’s better than us now that fortune smiled on her, she can be a fucking heir but she's still the pathetic Annalise. Let me tell you something, everyone. That guy hugging her? He’s none other than her school crush! She was so pathetically in love with him that it was emba
Annalise POVSince I left the hotel and got into Liam’s car, I have been smiling like a fool. I don’t know which of the events was making me smile so hard but I was happy, really happy, and relieved. All that happened tonight continues to fill my head and sometimes I end up giggling in the car. “Was the party that exciting?” Liam’s voice rang out pulling me out of my thoughts.“Why did you ask that?” I asked turning to face him and he raised his chin at my face,“You’ve been smiling since we left the hotel” and I pressed my lips together, the smile still lingering that my cheeks began to hurt. I wanted to hold it in but just couldn’t anymore,“You should see Elsa’s face, and Sasha just couldn’t believe I was the one who treated her husband. I can’t believe I feared those freaks while in school. They were just weaklings trying to use other people’s weaknesses and turn them into their strengths”“That’s the spirit” Liam grinned.The car suddenly went quiet again, everyone in their own
Annalise's POV“Grandma!” I gasped in shock as I looked around. The light was turned on for me to see properly only to find Grandma J, Mother, and Grandma Smith smiling at me. What the hell?!“Why aren't you all asleep?” I asked, staring at each of them. And why is Grandma Smith still here? “It's almost 12 in the morning, why aren't you all in bed?” “And miss all of that?” Grandma J asked, referring obviously to the kiss. Damn it! I should have noticed that they were watching.“This is so unfair spying on me!” I almost yelled when Grandma Smith silenced me, “Nonsense, child! We have better things to do than spy on our grandchild, right J?” She turned to Grandma J who grinned with both her hands in front of her like a kid, “Of course” I rolled my eyes at them before asking, “So what were you guys doing? If you weren't spying, how would you know about the kiss?”“Well…” Grandma Smith stated, “I wanted to leave…” “Yeah…?” “So we opened the door and saw you both kissing, we quickl
Author's POV In the quiet room, Lara was lying comfortably on the bed as she filed her nails and responded to the person on the other side of the phone. It was her mother,“Mother, why would I lie to you? Your best friend has suddenly changed her preference in women. She no longer cares if I'm the daughter of her best friend anymore. She wants me out” Lara snarled. Although, this has been going on for a while— how Mrs Walford started supporting Annalise since she found out that the lady was now a Smith but Lara didn't say a word about it, thinking Mrs Walford was trying to just get her hands on the wealth. What she didn't know was how Mrs Walford kept pushing her husband to go back to the slut. “I can't believe this. She dare not!” “As you must have heard, the ex daughter-in-law has suddenly become rich and famous, a person of influence and is making it in the business world. Mrs Walford no longer sees the slut in her,” Lara informed. Although she was upset about everything, she
Annalise's POV “I’ve missed you so much too Anna” Liam whispered, my back arched further into him. We were both having the time of our lives when the vibration from my phone caused me to pause. “Liam…” but he didn't plan to stop, I didn't want him to either so I ignored the call. Soon, the call ended and I sighed, ready to give my all to Liam when it started ringing again. Liam's hand on my ass couldn't let me concentrate until we heard a loud bang on the door, “Annalise, it's your Father!” I heard mother's voice and pushed Liam off the bed in fright. Liam landed on the ground with a thud, “Serves me right,” he groaned. “Sorry,” I whispered before rushing towards the door to open it, “What's it, Mother?” I saw Grandma J. standing next to Mother, she had a deep frown on her face. I wondered what was wrong— I was going to ask when Mother shoved the phone into my hand. That was when I noticed that Father was on the phone. “Hello Father,”“Annalise George Smith, where did you drop
Early Seduction Liam's POV The room was quiet, there were noises right outside the room but I remained seated on the bed, not saying a word but working on my phone. The sound of rushing water from the bathroom kept making me look towards the bathroom, not wanting to do so anymore. I moved to sit facing the wall instead of the bathroom door, yet I kept hearing the sound of water– completely disturbing me from my work. My thoughts filled with the person using the rushing water, I gulped time and time again. I was trying to focus on my phone, distract myself from my own thoughts but it wasn't working. Annalise had asked that I go over to the office and she would meet me up at the office but I refused. I wanted to take her to the party myself so I waited. She pulled me into the house and into her room without asking me if I wanted to be there. I suspected she must have done that because of her Grandma J but I wish she didn't. Now, I can't get my thoughts from thinking the right
Annalise's POV The loud ding of the bell rang around the classroom causing everyone to drop their pen. Professor Ken walked around picking up the answer booklet from our tables as he spoke,“This is the easiest examination I have ever set for my students, so I expect you all to get an A, right?” I wanted to snort, he probably must have been sleeping when he set the exams. This was the first examination that I didn't submit on time but the bell rang on me. “You all behind, come and drop your answer booklets on my desk,” He instructed as he walked back to his seat. The classroom was quiet, no one spoke, the atmosphere was heavy, like we all knew we had failed the examination. The only people with a lively mood were Mia and her minors. Somehow, they happened to have submitted even before the bell rang. Now, these ladies don't get this excited for other courses, making me wonder if they had done something behind our back to know answers to questions that weren't taught in class. “Ho
Author's POV “Any news?” Mrs Walford asked but Benson shook his head dejectedly as he walked into his room, taking off his tie with one hand. His eyes dim, his face unsure of what to do next as he stared into space before sitting lazily on the bed. Mrs Walford could already understand her son's mood and was ready to do everything to make him happy again. “Don't tell me that's the reason you are this way? Come On boy, Annalise would definitely come around” “I… I don't know, mother. Can you see what's going on? Did you see the pictures out there? She's with Liam now” Benson sighed. He hated that he was feeling useless because of Annalise. This was someone he had used and treated like trash just a year back. Things had turned a 360 degree and he can't believe he had to drop his pride to get her back. Sending flowers and letters and even calling her. To the extent that his mother started sending the flowers herself, along with the letters as he was giving up already. “It's not over
Liam's POV Days turned to weeks after the meeting with the family. Everyone became extremely busy, especially Annalise. I was busy of course with the company but I never stopped going to drop Anna in school and pick her up from school also. Our relationship only became better since the meeting and I just cannot believe I had been able to get to her heart. I was seated in my office with my computer staring at me because I was completely lost in thought, but the knock on the door caused me to regain myself, “Come in,” I ordered and my secretary stepped in. She bowed to me, “Good afternoon sir, the company from China just called.” I sat upright hearing this. This is a company I have been trying to secure a contract with for more than two weeks. “And?” I wondered why they didn't call me directly. “They would like to work with us, sir” she smiled and added, “They would send the contract via mail tomorrow.” I sighed in relief and let my body relax some more on the chair. This is goo
Annalise POVThe words kept ringing in my head as I quieted down all of a sudden, I could see Grnadma’s smith lips moving but I couldn’t hear what she was saying. I was lost in thoughts. How can I get married now? I just got divorced a few months ago, how can I just jump to another marriage?“Our decision is final, I do not know how the both of you plan to do it but make it work,” Grandma Smith said before taking her seat.I could feel Liam’s gaze on me and his hand on my thigh still moving gently but I was lost. The fear of getting married to someone again. What if he changes immediately after marriage? What if he doesn’t want me any longer? What if he had a lover somewhere that would come later on to take her rightful place? Just like what happened with Benson.“Anna, Anna…” “Hey baby” I felt his hold tighten on my thigh and I noticed that all eyes were on me. Were they waiting for me to speak?“Annalise, you have to say something,” Father said and I moved my chair backwards and Li
Annalise's POV It was an impromptu family meeting and I knew why it was held. Of course, it was because of what happened between Liam and I. When we thought everyone deleted the content that day, the pictures were still spread around. We didn't know who did it. One of the pictures was a picture of only me staring at the crowd with wide eyes, my hand holding the duvet tightly, Liam was somehow cut out of it. While the other picture was me looking at Liam as he looked back at me. In the picture, his chest was exposed for the world to see.Newspapers carried it, business news, social media, it was everywhere. When I got home that day, I had slept off until late evening when Grandma J and Mother came rushing into the room to show me the pictures. I didn't know Grandma J was on Instagram until that day. This one keeps surprising me.But that wasn't my concern as my mouth dropped when I saw the content, I thought Grandma Smith asked the entire thing to be deleted. I immediately called G
Arthur's POV Mia stood in front of Grandma Smith and Father, she was staring at them but shut herself from listening to what they were saying. She didn't care one bit about their yelling and their screaming. She could hardly sleep the night before knowing that her plan was already on, she was so sure that everything had fallen into place. That is why she couldn't understand how everything went haywire. She had gotten a call at the party that Annalise was already in the room and she also saw when Anna was taken into the elevator. There cannot be mistakes, she had also called Professor Ken before going to meet Liam and Annalise was already in room 315. So while Grandma Smith and her Father were yelling at her, she wasn't even listening. How was it, Liam? How? That was why she confidently woke her Father and Grandma Smith up saying she had something important to show them. Before they got back to Dreamland, she had called the media to position themselves. Kelvin only tagged along be