CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO *There's so much she doesn't know about and it is disturbing!* "Welcome back Honey and a hearty congratulations on your award. You know that I'm always proud of you!"Her mother said with a wide smile plastered on his face as he kissed her on her cheeks. She returned to London today and Mr Briggs was sent to the airport to pick her up. "Thank you, Dad. It feels so good to be back in London. Meanwhile, it is already freezing in Paris." She said as she slumped into the comfy couch, exhaling a wary sigh."That's the peeks of staying in London! London no doubt has the most amazing accommodating weather ever. You ready to eat?" He said as he joined her on the couch opposite hers. "Or a drink perhaps? it must have been an exhausting trip for you because you had to leave a little early." She shook her head gently. "Not exactly." He nodded. "By the way, your speech was fantastic. I couldn't help but cry. Your Mum must be so proud of you." He smiled
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE*"Do you believe in Karma?" *"Heyyyy! A hearty congratulations to you Janice!" Hannah hugged her tightly as they settled down on her sofa in her room. Hannah had called to confirm if she was around and quickly drove over to her house. "I've been dying to see you so badly! You think I would just let you gist me over the phone and that's that? Hell, no way! Thankfully I got off work quite early today!" she smiled widely at her friend and embraced her again. Hannah leaned back and let her light-brow eyes to danced over her friend appreciatively before she added, "Paris sure looks good on you babe. First of all... I want to express my heartfelt congratulations to you! I'm so freaking proud of you Janice. I know how hard you have worked for this and I am so excited to see your dreams come to fulfilment. honestly, I couldn't be prouder. You go, girl! Keep breaking those boundaries, and living your life to the fullest because you deserve it! Come h
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR *It's about time I know what the heck is going on! I won't be left in dark anymore*"I do, I think. Why?" Hannah pursed her lips. Janice chuckled. "Everything.... all the horrible things Casanova did to you, Hannah do you think I would make it easy for him huh?" Hannah squinted at her friend dubiously. "Janice, what on earth did you do to Casanova?" "Inconceivable things," Janice muttered fiercely, a devilish grin spreading across her face as she leaned closer. Hannah widened her eyes. "What do you mean?" Janice burst out laughing, seeing the dead expression on her friend's face. Waving it off she said, "Okay, I was just kidding about the past part. But I did do something embarrassing to him. I couldn't help it after everything he did to you." "Okay, what the hell did you do to him? Just say it already! Surely it couldn't be that bad right?" Hannah rolled her eyes at her and shook her head. Janice puffed out a deep breath in resigna
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE*The nagging feeling was far from being gone rather it intensified... *"Why? It's rare to see you here honey. Do come in." Mr Thomas Jordan said as he held out the door for her. Janice gingerly stepped into her father's spacious bedroom.When was the last time she was aware? She certainly can't remember... Oh, that's right, since her mother passed away. They had one kind size bed and two separate beds and rooms when they require privacy. She found it absurd for a couple to have two separate beds and rooms or maybe because there were plenty of rooms and her father didn't know what to use them for. Anyway, she was here with one goal in mind: To seek answers. No looking back. Hannah had just left for about half an hour and she had retired to her bedroom to gather thoughts before she finally decided to barge into his bedroom and have a talk with her. Thankfully, he obliged her. He gestured to the Chesterfield sofa beside the window. "You seat t
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX*The day his once bright, happy life turned black as the night.*Mr Jordan chuckled as he rose to his feet. "It's no big deal. Matt doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut whenever he talks about you. Don't blame him." He waved that off and smiled at her. "I just want you to give him a chance is all and see where it leads. Isn't it about time you settle down? Im not sure I have seen you with any man around lately. Or is there something I need to know?" She gulped. Of course not! No fucking know you would know that your daughter is in love with a horse keeper! She shook her head aggressively. "Of course not! Dad is not like Matt did anything so terrible or anything is just that I don't like his gut and I feel like we aren't compatible." "How can you be so sure?" He asked, drawing close. " You can never know until you tried. I felt that same way towards your mother at some point, I felt she was beneath my league, I underestimated her but when I
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN *Brewing Rival*Drake was getting ready for the get-together, grooming the horses at the stables when he sensed a presence behind him. Slightly startled he whipped around and was surprised to see a man behind him, looking intently at him. His amber eyes scanned his features closely as if he was trying to decipher a message. Drake furrowed his brows. Who was this man? He looked quite sophisticated. His long blonde hair gleamed under the afternoon soon. He was clad in dark blue jeans and well-polished brown boots and a White tank top. His expensive cologne wafted the air around them and Drake couldn't help but inhale the strong scent. He smells expensive. There's only one answer. He was aware that the Jordans fixed a little "Family" get-together today and his best friend was going to be in attendance which also means that his son will be coming as well. Could this be him? The Matt Castle dude? Judging from the hardened expression on his face
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT*She wished it had been just the two of them*Matt chuckled and shook his head. "Harass? Nah it's far from that love. I was merely getting acquainted with the horse keeper. Courtesy demands that at least I know the name of the horse keeper tending to us today. I don't see anything bad in what I did. Or do you have your reason for suspecting such nonsense?" Janice glanced at Drake and back at Matt.She cocked her head. "Well, you could at least approach me first rather than going off by yourself. I would have introduced you to him." Matt scoffed. "He seems to be more than just a random employee. Why do I have to approach you first, Janice? Besides, he's not your employee, he was employed to tend to the house of Jordan's horses. Which also includes your father and other related persons like me for instance. So I don't need to seek your permission for us to have a chat. Except...." He paused as he drew closer to her, his brows furrowed suspiciousl
CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE *It would have been much much better if she fell in love with him instead...*Drake raised his eyes to meet hers, offering Janice a warm smile, and she returned the gesture, smiling twice as wide. A flurry of butterfly activity flourished in her stomach, and she had to mentally kick her own ass to remind herself that she vowed to keep things under control and off the radar from Matt. Worst case, Matt is a few inches away from them and if he finds them giving stares, he might start suspecting something. But how the hell is she supposed to keep a straight face when his hot breath is so close to hers that she could almost taste it?! He extended his strong muscular hand, the veins in his arm throbbing in rhythm with the throb between her legs. Shit! Not here and not now! Janice bit her bottom lip furiously trying to fight the sudden urge to moan. Their eyes locked. And a millisecond turned to eternity. Yeah... That's right. She just wants to be l