Chapter 9
April
Money is numbers and numbers don't end. If your happiness is measured by money, do all it takes to increase the numbers to a point you don't need to work to earn it anymore.
That was what I could only think of as I entered my room in the Mandarin Oriental luxurious hotel.
I'd only seen photos of the 18th Century property online with the girls but I didn't expect it to look so grand in physical.
Traditionally filled with cascaded history.
My room had a floor to ceiling glass view opposite the large bed, heated marble-floored bathroom with tub, and a balcony that revealed the beauty outside especially the famous Milan Cathedral that took nearly six centuries to complete and the Teatro Alla Scala.
I hurriedly dropped my box by the bedside to go check out the other girl's room especially Vanessa's.
Jason booked a
Chapter 10AprilHe was coming at me and i was too flushed to retreat. The kind of shock that hits you when you're caught stealing meat from the kitchen pot by your mum except this time i wasn't the one stealing.He's the thief.In case you're wondering what he stole, it's my sexuality. His being is just too hot to ignore and speaking of ignoring, i quickly remembered my self made pact to stay away from him like he was a disease.I picked up the towel and made a retreat back to my room."Too hot to handle?" His deep voice filled the silent room with induced echo.He's a proud ass, thinks too highly of himself and rude individual.I halt on my tracks to give him the reply of the century."Hate to swim with a child"Or so i thought.I heard his footsteps directing
Chapter 11April"Why can't you just give him a chance April?"Vanessa said as we made our way to join the guys at the courtyard for dinner.I'd gone to my room after the whole phase with Sean and when we left for our Cathedral tour, the girls were smart enough not to raise questions concerning what happened until now.A quick glance at Jordan's dimpled smile from afar caught my eyes for a split second."We should talk about this before we join them," Vanessa said and we abruptly stopped walking."I honestly don't want to talk about it, if it's any better, i don't like Sean like that""How would you know? The only thing you see in him is dick service." Megan said as she linked her arms together."It doesn't matter and i don't want us to stress this topic any further, let's just go and enjoy this vacation, we've got five more days
Chapter 12April*You are in a lot of fucking trouble you little tease.*It played over and over in my head like a song on repeat. I quickly shake my head to knock out the thought. This was my tease to win and not the other way round.What happened to avoid him? Get your shit together April Denver.Meanwhile about 101 Corp, I'll mind my business until my attention is called. Besides, i called Cavanaugh's attention to the article and he didn't do anything so in other words, i did my part to avoid the current situation.I dismissed the bad vibe with a wave and then headed back to join the gang."Any problem?" Megan asked as i sat."None you should worry about" I replied."What did i miss?" I turn to face Megan who is seated beside me as the guys got busy in their heated conversation about who's settling
Chapter 13AprilIt's one thing to have your virginity taken and it's another ball game to be the one to take someone's.If JC was speaking the truth, what explains the different girls he's been tagged with?A girl claimed to be fucking pregnant for him.Didn't they have sex? Was he lying?Was she lying?But there was no hint of deception in his eyes. I watched him rub his hands all over my lap as he knelt on the floor.How can such a man be a virgin? My eyes trailed his body with so much uncertainty.If I was his first, what's going to happen next? I've never been anybody's first."Your brain might explode," he said huskily as my attention fell back on his face.I hummed in response."You're thinking too much" he stopped what he was doing to look at me. "It's no biggie"
Chapter 14 AprilThe harsh wind from the air conditioner hit my delicate body making me shiver. The room felt oddly cold. I mentally reached for the remote control and turned it off.I snuck deeper into the blanket, heaved a sigh before falling back to sleep again."You little slut" I heard someone say.My grip on the blanket tightened when i figured who it was.Megan.Oh shit, JC!I opened my eyes to hurriedly check the other side of the bed and was glad to find it JC-less.My eyes moved back to Megan and Kinglee. There was no music playing so i figured Jordan must have turned it off before leaving."He's long gone," she said still staring at me and rubbing king lee's hair."Who?" Did she see JC? I slept off so quick i couldn't tell him to go before sunrise."Sean. Don't look so flushed. You know i always know, besides the entire room reek of sex. I called and called you but you didn't pick up. I also knocked
Chapter 15AprilWe arrived at the beach a little after noon. The weather was cool thus making it perfect to come out. Megan had paired up with Broody and King Lee for a walk leaving me alone on the chair bed.Jordan was never alone and I needed to talk to him in private.The whole thing was eating me up inside.What's his deal?My phone chimed indicating a text message from Jordan.*i promise to do better next time and use a condom. Hope you love the gift?**don't worry, i wouldn't have let you go in bare if i wasn't on the pill. As for the watch, I'd like to return it.* I heaved a sigh and hit send on the screen after hovering on it for a while.*glad to know that we're safe. You already signed a lifetime agreement with me last night tease, remember? So you've accepted me. My gifts inclusive.*I read
Chapter 16April"Don't worry King, i promise i won't forget to pick you up this time" I rose up and handed his leash to a pet service attendant in the hotel.********We arrived at the club in a limousine and minutes later we were in it. I wore a burgundy lacy bodysuit tucked under a black mini leather skirt paired with fishnet stockings and heeled boots.I tried as much as possible to stay glued to my friends and avoid JC.If there's one thing I'm craving to do right now, it's to tell my friends about what happened but that'll be a shame on me. They literally warned me not to have anything to do with him.As we made way into the reserved VIP booth for us, I made sure to walk alongside Megan so i wouldn't be sitting with someone else. I was behaving like my old high school self and it made me cringe but i was not bothered. If that would keep me away from Jor
Chapter 17AprilAs the Elevator doors glided open on Jordan's floor I felt nervous than usual.Am I actually staring at the door of Jordan's room all naked beneath a trench coat? Did I actually sneak up here with dark shades on as disguise and heels?I've lost my mind and not even a second thought can snap me back--hell I'd broken three rules already, what's another one going to do?I snapped out of my trance when the doorknob slowly twisted and Jordan stepped into view. He looked at me inquisitively."How long have you been standing here?" His deep voice had the power to make me melt."I...not..a..a few seconds" I stuttered "a few seconds ago" I walked into the room and was jaw dropped to see the magnificent view. It looked way better than mine. More like a presidential suite.I didn't have enough time to take it all in because when he appeared before me, his lips p
PrologueGreyIf you are looking for a flawless male character, this is not for you.I repeat this is not for you.If you are looking for that dashing, successful, Romantic, loving, handsome, and perfect man, I am not the one. I am far from being perfect.And if you're thinking I'm going to be somehow redeemed by some woman, sorry not sorry to burst your bubble. I am not redeemable.Which is why you need to stop r
Chapter 33"Something is wrong with me Vanessa and I know it. That's why I've come to see you and not Megan b3cause I'm sure she wouldn't understand as much as you will." I paced back and forth in Vanessa's bedroom."Calm down April. Relax and tell me what's wrong""It's Jordan and I." I finally sat close to her on the bed, my legs intertwined and arms folded."What's wrong with you and Jordan?" She asked, turning to face me fully."Anytime we have sex, I don't feel it anymore. I don't get excited and butterflies don't travel in my stomach.""And by that you mean?" H
Chapter 32A week later.APRIL"So you think it's a favor?" I paused "So what? Poor April needs a babysitter since she can't get a grip?""You know that's not what I mean," Jordan said, his hands on his hips."I didn't force you to stay back at home and abandon your work. I don't even want you at home and you know what? I think it's high time I leave this place" I slowly retreated to go back to the bedroom"Wait" he called out, slowly walking to cover the distance between us. "I am sorry April. I didn't mean to let this happen but please you're being too hard on me. You've grown distant and cold towards me. It's almos
Chapter 31I peeped from the balcony to see the cops arriving at my house. I went into the room and awaited their arrival. Like perfect timing, Belcarlis eyes twitched and then fully open."Morning" she greeted and I didn't respond."Are you okay?" She continued and I remained silent still.I was still in denial of something that was glaring at me with genuine evidence."How could you?" I asked"What's wrong?" She sat upright"Why did you do it!" I exclaimed and became furious at the way she exuded innocence whereas she had been deceitful all this while.The cops barged into my room observing all protocols before cuffing and dragging her out."What's going on here? I didn't do anything. Jordan" she called outI stood still trying to get a grip as her voice trailed off."We need to go" Jaso
Chapter 30AprilDuring my days in this dingy place, I'd come to learn its a human trafficking chain that preys on female victims who are later sold into the Mexican border where they end up mostly sex slaves.According to the activities that have been going on, we were going to be moved in a matter of days and it bothered me a lot to know that we might not be found. I had no idea where we were or how to escape but, I was willing to take a chance on it. I'd made friends with a couple of ladies and together we will escape tonight and alert the authorities to come save the others who are too wounded to make a run for it.As the time drew near, I became nervous and scared but at the same time willing to risk it all. I'd made so many of them count on me and I am not ready to let them down. I won't let myself down. Diego suddenly walked into the room with a gun in hand and Sameera followed suit behi
Chapter 29AprilA few days ago.The past few days have been a joyful rollercoaster. I was almost getting used to coming home to meet him until this morning because he would be going back to his place tonight. The selfish part of me wanted to make him permanent residence at my place but I had to be considerate.My mum accepting Jordan wholeheartedly because she trusts my judgment was one of the major highlights. I know it'll take more time for her to accept Jordan fully and all I just have to do is wait until then. I trust Jordan not to mess things up and she trusts me."I'm sorry Megan" I faked pity with my voice as I used my shoulder to secure the phone properly on my ear whilst going through the bulky folder on my des
Chapter 28Days LaterAprilMy eyes slowly drifted open to accommodate the strange surrounding. I tried to sit up and saw my hands restrained and cuffed to each side of the bed I'd been placed on. The realization of the frightening situation dawned on me. I tried to recall the events before the blackout and remembered my call with Megan to meet up at my place for movie night, my excitement to tell Jordan I was leaving in person, and storming out of his office after catching him in a compromising position with Belcarlis. I also remember getting in my car and almost turning on the ignition when someone gagged me with a handkerchief that I figured must have been doused in chloroform because it immediately made me unconscious.Have I been kidnapped? The horror of where I could be and what could be done to me left me in fury. My gown was still intact a
Chapter 27April"Hey mum" I hugged and kissed her on both cheeks."Mariah" I bent to hug her "Hope he's been on his best behavior?" I pointed at King who doesn't seem to be too excited to see me."Mathew" I smiled at my stepfather and gave him a nod."I'm guessing this is Trevor" my mom walked close to Jordan who gave me a questionable look."Actually mum, his name is Jordan. I didn't want you to do a background ground check hence the fake name" I deserve the best liar trophy award for this stunt I pulled.Jordan gave me the 'we are not done talking about this' look and we all took our seats at the
Chapter 26AprilI woke up the next morning clutched in Jordan's arms. The time on the wall gave me a rude awakening. I tried to break free from his embrace to no avail and felt his grip tighten around me."It's almost seven Jordan. I need to get ready for work." I groaned."Five more minutes" He whispered into the back of my ear. His voice, raspy.I looked around my room in silence and when the five minutes elapsed, I slapped him on his arm softly."I really have to get dressed now""Good morning to you too tease, " he said sarcastically and I chuckled.