It's finally over, the last four days were hectic, several clothes designed by Vera, several wear and tears, clothes worn and lots of pictures taken. I was worn out and given a day off. Today is my free day. I lay on the couch with popcorn in my arms as I watched TV, chewing and getting the rest I needed. Just then my phone started ringing. I dropped my popcorn picking up my phone from the side of the couch. The Caller ID named Mr Inman. “Hello” I replied immediately I picked up the phone. “ Selena, sorry to disturb your free day but something came up, I got a call from a client who said he needed you as his model” “Me?” I asked “ Yes, he said he saw you at the Cyber Connection gala and wants you to be his model,” he replied. “I would have gone instead to talk things with him but I am busy right now with Mr Santos, you know what I mean!” “ Yeah I do, but is Mr Santos okay with it?”“How?, I don't understand!” He asked. “ I mean, I'm his company's model right now, won't he be an
Colin took steps closer while looking at Zack. I turned to Zack looking into his eyes, as I shaked my head. I hope he understands what I meant.“ Selena!” Zack said again, walking closer.“ How have you been? It's been a long time!” “ Who is he?” Colin asked almost immediately.I looked up at Zack and then at Colin. “ His my childhood friend, we grew up together” I lied, before Zack would say something.“ Your childhood friend?, you never…” “ It's all in the past now Colin!” I interrupted.I took a step forward and held Zack’s arms. “ Like I said, Zack is my childhood friend, Zack this is Colin!”“ Colin?” Zack asked, but then I said nothing.“ I'm Zack,” he stretching his hand for a handshake. “ I’m Colin,” Colin replied, taking his hand for a shake. It suddenly felt awkward and I waved at Colin.“ Goodnight Colin, thanks for the flower and the dinner” I said, not wanting Colin to stay much longer.“ You're welcome, aren't you leaving yet?” Colin asked Zack.“ We have a lot to cat
Lisa dropped the couch pillow, rushed to me and held my hands “ Selena I really need your help, my life depends on this, if you don't help me I might lose my mind. Selena with this I'll know if you're truly my friend” Lisa urged.“ And what's that about?” I questioned.“ I need you to help me with Zack, you know I've loved him for years, I regret not being able to tell him how I felt , I lost my chances alot, so right now I don't want to lose anymore chances, right now I'm in for the words You only live once”. She pressed.“ So what do you want me to do?” I asked. “ For a start, because I really want to take things slow and sweet, help me tell him good things about me, Interesting things, things that will make him laugh. You always say I'm cute right?, tell him those cute things I did. I read in books that it do works, he will find me attractive and you know try to….” Lisa smiled shyly looking me in the eyes “ you know what I mean”.“ I understand, but I don't know how to bring that
Seeing the look on her face, I looked away, averting my eyes from hers. Thinking she would take a step, and just walk away but surprisingly she didn't, I looked up to see Bella looking down at me. “ Why do I feel so small with her looking down at me” I whispered to myself and then stood up from the seat, arrange my clothes and made to take a step forward but Bella blocked my way."Fancy seeing you here, Selena!” Bella said, but I said nothing. I moved to walk the other way but Bella blocked me again.“I wonder what you could possibly have to talk to Dr. Andrew about. He must be very busy already with all his important patients in his list." “I'm sure whatever it is, it's none of your business.” I respond, dismissing Bella‘s remark.“ Well….!”Lisa and I met Bella in College in our first year, we became friends and we decided to become three best friends Forever but then it never worked out, Bella and I fell out after three years of friendship. Although she's still friends with Lisa,
As soon as Jasper asked what Mr Zack does, I couldn't move or say a word. Telling Jasper, Mr Zack is actually Colin might bring up issues. “ Are you still there?” Jasper interrupted my thoughts. “ Yes…Ehmm he's a game developer, yes a game developer” I answered, hoping he wouldn't get caught on with that, I know his aware of Colin being an App developer. “ Oh, have you finalized everything with him?” Jasper pressed. “ No, not yet!” I whispered trying to think of a way out, I really don't want to hide it from Jasper but then again I can't tell him the truth. “ We haven't finalized it,” I added. “ Alright, and I really don't want to be away from you Selena but now I got no choice” Jasper said all of a sudden, but then went silent. And I said nothing. “ I almost forgot, with Vera’s help I was able to find out that one of the photographers is actually Colin's friend, I mean the guy with met with him at the restaurant named David. and funny enough I didn't notice it, at first I won
Colin walked off and I sat there losts in thoughts for some minutes before gradually eating my meal. I was about finishing my meal when one of the staff walked to me.. “ Miss Kings, the car is ready, Miss Rachael and Mr Martins are waiting for us at Luxe Scents. “ Okay” I replied, stood up and we both walked to the car, soon the car Zoomed off. We arrived at Luxe Scents and I was greeted by the CEO Mr Martins. Who showed me the fragrance I would be modeling. And soon we went on with the contract signing.i “ You would be Luxe Scents model for the next Six months, you can choose to make it a year if you want” Mr Martins explained. “ I’ll go for the six months plan first, but will I be in Paris for the next six months?” I asked, and immediately stole glances at Rachael who shaked her head and Mr Martins continued. “ No, miss Kings, you’ll go back to Boston Hills, But you will need to come to Paris anytime we need you as a model, that's the essence of the contract!” “ Oh, okay”
Immediately I pushed Colin away from me and landed him a slap. “ I told you we aren't a thing, I'm here right now because you are one of the company's clients, you called Rachael to arrange this meeting as a CLIENT” I emphasized, “don't cross your boundaries Colin and get that into that head of yours!" I spat. Colin placed his hand on his cheeks and I could see the shock in his eyes. " But you forgave me when I apologized," Colin explained, trying to move forwards to touch me. " Don't get your sticky hands on me" I spat. " You apologized for dragging me on the day I got discharged from the hospital, that's it. I’m here right now because you are a Client. I'm literally emphasizing on the word Client right now, don't forget that!” “I'll leave now” I added, and walked out of the restaurant, I got outside, stood at the road side and kept waving at passing Taxis but none were stopping, i waited for 15 minutes but there were none passing by.I took out my phone and checked the GPS of my
On hearing what the leader said, I stood behind Colin frozen in fright, I stood there watching with bated breath, my heart pounding as the leader moved steps closer to Colin.“You’re not as tough as you think, youngman” the leader smirked and blew a breeze on his knife, sending shivers through my spine.“I don’t need to be tough,” Colin replied, standing tall, and strong. “I just need to be tough enough to save her from you.” Colin added and immediately, Colin lunged forward, catching the leader by surprise grabbing his hand as he grappled for control over the knife.Through the struggle, Colin punched the leader to make him free his hold on the knife but he didn't, surprisingly the other men moved backwards on sighting blood oozing out of their leader's nose. “Don’t just stand there,” the leader shouted at his men as he struggled with Colin. “Get her!” he yelled angrily. On hearing that, I looked up at the rest of the men and they started walking closer to me. One of the men rushe
Aviva POV My stomach fluttered as I stood there, still lost in the intensity of Levi's gaze. His words had hit me and had made my heart flutter, and I could feel blood rushing to my cheeks."I want you to know…." I trailed off and swallowed hard. "that I've never stopped thinking about you. I've missed you every day since we stopped talking, but I was too stubborn to admit it."We suddenly heard a door crack open and Levi quickly turned back and then faced me, " That might be my mom. She's on her way here to wish me good night. Can we meet tomorrow?""Sure," I stepped back, giving Levi some space, and tried to regain my composure. "Just tell me where and when."Levi glanced over his shoulder, listening for the sound of footsteps. "Meet me at the cafe downtown tomorrow at noon, We can talk more then."I nodded, and before I could say anything else, Levi leaned forward and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. "Goodnight, Aviva," he whispered, his breath tickling my skin. Levi turned to le
Aviva POVI gasped, shutting my mouth with my hands and pulled myself back into my room. I watched Levi step out of the car and glance over at our house. I can't let him see me. Dad had already issued his ultimatum and made it clear that I was on probation but still I refuse being on one. If Levi saw me trying to escape, he might try to help, and that would only make things worse. I held my breath and pressed myself against the wall, praying Levi wouldn't catch a glimpse of me through the window. After a few tense moments, I breathed a sigh of relief as Levi walked into their house ,probably not expecting me to be standing at the side of my window. The thought of Levi in town, just across the street, made me so excited. If only I could see him, talk to him, tell him what had happened. But that would be foolish, and I knew better. I stood in the darkened corner of my room, keeping a watchful eye on the street. It was getting really dark, and I found myself wishing for it to get very d
Aviva POVDad finally turned to look at me, his expression unreadable. For a long moment, he said nothing, simply staring at me as if he were trying to see into my very soul.At last, he spoke, his voice as hard and cold as steel. "Aviva, I hope you understand the seriousness of your actions today. Not only did you endanger yourself, but you also brought dishonor to our family name. Do you have anything to say for yourself?"I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly feeling dry. "I'm sorry, Dad," I whispered, maybe this will defuse his anger, i bent my head, unable to meet his gaze so everything could die down. Dad's face remained expressionless, his gaze still fixed on me. "Sorry is not enough," he said flatly. "You need to understand that your actions have consequences. You were warned about associating with the Santos family, yet you deliberately disobeyed me. This will not be tolerated."I felt my heart sinking as I listened to his words, knowing that whatever punishment he had in sto
Aviva POVMom, clearly noticing my disheveled appearance, stepped forward and placed a hand on my arm. "Aviva, are you okay? What happened?" she asked.The Vice-Chancellor cleared his throat, clearly uncomfortable with the situation. "I'm afraid there has been an altercation on campus," he began. "Both Aviva and Jeff Benson have been involved, they got into a fight, and there are consequences for their actions."Dad frowned, "What kind of consequences?" he demanded, But then turned to me, "Before that, Aviva, what happened? Why did you and Jeff…Ben get into a fight?"I swallowed hard, trying to find the right words. "He...he was being aggressive, and I tried to defend myself.""And why was he being aggressive?" my mother pressed, glancing at Jeff."Because..." I hesitated, knowing that the truth would only make the situation worse.Dad stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. "Because why, Aviva? Don't make me ask again."I bit my lip, feeling my heart pounding in my chest. "Because he was
Aviva POV"Yes, your parents. This incident must be reported to them, and to the school authorities."My heart pounded, "Follow me," the guard ordered, motioning for Jeff and I to follow him towards the administrative building. As we walked, I caught Jeff shooting me a glare.The security guard led us towards the administrative building,while my heart raced. I knew that once my parents found out about this incident, it wouldn't just be a matter of school gossip. They would be furious.I could picture my father's expression, his disappointment and anger. And my mom.. she would be heartbroken. They had always been so protective of me, and now this.Jeff walked a few steps ahead of me, silent and sullen. I could feel his eyes glancing back at me, but I kept my gaze fixed on the ground.With each step towards the administrative building, my pounds. It wasn't just the thought of getting in trouble with the school authorities that terrified me, it was the thought of my parents finding out a
Aviva POV For a month I heard nothing about Levi, I tried his contact but it wasn't reachable, I got Sam's contact and asked him about Levi but he said nothing and told me he has nothing to say to me. " what do you mean you have nothing to say to me, i really want to know about Levi i haven't heard from him for a month" " That's none of my concern Aviva or whatever you are called" Sam snapped, " You messed with Levi and now you want to know about him, what audacity!" I stared at the screen of my phone, stunned by Sam’s words. How could he just brush me off like that? I know I made a mistake. Despite Sam’s hostility, I decided to keep trying to find out what's up with Levi. I strolled out the house and waited at our gate staring at the Santos house waiting to see if I would catch sight of Levi but I didn't for a week. One evening i waited, staring at the Santos house when I saw the house help walk out with a trash bag. Immediately I came out and followed her from behind, when she
Levi POV"Are you serious?" I asked, glancing around, "Just because Jeff Benson wants something, doesn't mean he will get it. Aviva is a person, not some prize to be won."Sam shrugged, clearly unconvinced. "Look, I'm just telling you how it is. Jeff is the king of this place right now. If he wants Aviva, he'll get her. And once he does, she'll forget all about you." "You don't know Aviva like I do, Sam. She's not some shallow girl who can be bought with money or status and besides her Dad is rich."“ Oh come on, who doesn’t want to have fun with the big guys?” “ She isn’t like that!”Sam shook his head, “I get that you're all in on this, but you need to open your eyes, man. Aviva might be special to you, but she's just another conquest to Jeff. He'll get bored of her in a week and move on to the next girl, and you'll be left picking up the pieces."I scoffed, ignoring Sam's words. "You don't know what you're talking about. Aviva is different. She won’t allow that, I trust her with
Levi POV"I thought you'd be excited about this opportunity, Levi. The program is for gifted students in Tech, and it's a chance for you to further your education in the States. It's a prestigious program, and not everyone gets in."I swallowed hard. "But I...I don't want to go."Mom's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why not? This is a great opportunity, Levi. It could open up so many doors for you and like you always say, you want to work on things yourself without your dad’s help, this is it."I shook my head. "I just…"I just don't want to leave," I said firmly, my eyes meeting Mom's. "I have my life here, my friends, my studies. And while I appreciate the opportunity, it's not what I want right now.""Levi, are you sure about this? This could be a life changing opportunity for you.""I know, Mom," I replied, "But I'm happy with the life I have here. I don't want to uproot everything for this program."Mom's expression hardened as she realized I wasn't budging. "Levi, you're being inc
Levi POVQuickly I turned, taking a step to the restroom so I could inform Aviva my mom is here, "Levi!" I heard my name and slowly turned, forcing a smile. " Mom!" "Hey, Mom," I said, the smile still frozen on my face. "What are you doing here?" "Oh, I was just in the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by for a visit. It's so nice to see you, honey."I glanced nervously toward the restroom, wondering what Aviva would say if she saw Mom here. "That's great, Mom. But I should probably get back to class..."Mom shook her head, putting a hand on my arm. "Don't be silly, Levi. I was hoping we could spend some time together," Mom said, her smile turning into a gentle pout. "I haven't seen you in weeks! You've been so busy with school and everything else."I sighed, knowing I couldn't say no to Mom. "Okay, okay. Maybe just for a little while."Mom beamed, wrapping an arm around my shoulders and leading me away from the restroom and toward a table. I beat her to it and sat on the chair faci