“ Here's to a dream come true." Sandra said as she clicked her wine glass with Beauty's. They had all gone out to celebrate after Beauty dropped the big news. “ My tiny girl's finally achieving her dreams. " Elijah smiled. “ Thank you best." Beauty winked charmingly. " I'm sure you'll be next. ““ When do you start?" “ Next week. "“ Your boss might be the best man I've ever come across after my dad." Sandra said and Beauty laughed. “ Boss? You didn't tell me you were already working. " Elijah said and she chuckled. “ It must have skipped my mind. Don't mind anything Sandra says, my boss has nothing to do with this. " “ Is he the one who's been dropping you off this days?" Elijah asked and she bit her lips secretly. “ Shit! I forgot he lived opposite me now. Think of a perfect excuse. “ Beauty said inwardly. Before she could reply, Sandra beat her to it and she heaved in relief. " It wasn't her boss. She said it was some guy she met at a company she once applied. “ Sandra sai
“Hey you're awake. " Mason said as he walked into the room with a cup of coffee. “ Where am I?" She asked. “ My penthouse." “ Why am I here and not my place?" She asked and he scoffed. “ You should at least appreciate me for taking you out of the cold. " He said and she sighed. “ Thank you. But why am I here?" She asked and he glanced at her before laughing out loud. “ What's funny?" “ You seriously don't remember the last place you were?"“ I was at the restaurant...." She said and gasped shortly when it hit her. “ Don't tell me I fell asleep?" “ Yes you did. You feel asleep in the streets. "“ But you should have just woken me up. “" You looked stressed. “ " Awwn, so sweet. “" Thank you. “" Not sweet. You would have woken me up. That's foolishness. “ She glared at him. " Ouch. That hurts." He said dramatically and she rolled her eyes. “ Take me home." She said stubbornly and he shook his head. “ Lady, it's past two. There's no possible way I could drive streets of New
“ What did you expect was going to happen when you betrayed me? You let your mother take him away. You tore us apart, you were such a mummy's boy. You think I forgive you so easily? You show up at my door stalking me. You think that's the way to forgive?! “ Elsa yelled. She was on her way to class the next day when she bumped into shown at the entrance of her department's building. “ I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. How many times am I going to say I'm sorry before you understand? I'm sorry, I never meant for any of this to happen I was only trying to please her. You know she's been the one for me since the beginning. After my dad died she was only one, I thought the only way to please her was to do whatever she wanted. I am so so sorry.“ Shawn went on his knees immediately. Elsa looked around to make sure no one was watching them. " Get out of my sight Shawn. I've told you to stay far away from me. I came here to study and so did you. Never in your life try to stop me again on m
Things were going smoothly for the pretence couple. They got along and became more intimate to the public eye. Mason was able to hold off his engagement to Celeste. Everything was going as planned but there's always a loophole. “ Mr Alaric, I have the files you requested. “ Daniel, his secretary said. “ Let me see." Mr Alaric said and he gave him a brown envelope. Mr Alaric opened it and his lips curved into a wide smirk. " I got you where I want son. “ He scoffed. " Find that girl. “ He said to Daniel. ..Beauty was about stepping out when she sighted Elijah coming towards her apartment. “ Hey." She said with a wide smile. “ Beauty." He said and hugged her lightly. “ Going somewhere?"" Yes. I have shoots scheduled for the day. “ " You've always been busy lately. We haven't been able to spend time together as usual. It's either shoots or another. “ " I'm sorry, Elijah. How about dinner tomorrow? “ " That's what you said the last time. “" I know. I mean it this time. Dinner?
The next day, Sandra helped Beauty in arranging some of her new clothes in a box after she convinced her that she was going for a shoot out of town. She was going to put on some of the expensive clothes she bought at the Alaric's manor so she won't ruin Mason's plan. “ Are you sure it's only a one week shoot?" Sandra asked. She had packed all her things in only one box. “ Yes, I am. I don't have to pack much. They're going to provide us with all we need." “ Alright. Elijah should already be here. " “ He will be. " “ He's here. " Sandra said smiling widely immediately he walked into the house.“ Took you long enough. " Beauty chuckled and he shrugged.“ I needed to adjust to the fact that you'll soon become very popular and I'll rarely see you." He said and she chuckled. “ Says who? You'll see me very often. " She muttered. Her schedule wasn't yet as tight as she made it seem. But the times she spent with Mason was what covered most of her schedules for now. She couldn't tell the
“ Mason are you okay?" Beauty asked. She locked the door carefully before walking towards him on the bed. “ Mason." She called slowly. “ I'm fine. " He sniffed. He pulled her towards him and she fell on him with their faces inches apart. Their heartbeats could be heard in the room and shock was written all over her face. “ Ahem!" Beauty cleared her throat as she arranged herself properly and sat on the bed. “ I'm sorry. " Mason whispered. “ It's alright. I never knew my parents well enough before they died. One thing in certain of is the love they shared while they were still alive. They saw marriage as a place of peace and happiness not a business contract. “ Beauty said. She took his right hand and squeezed it lightly. “ I know your parents are not the best but you don't have to beat yourself up about it. You just have to live your life and forget about all this. They will pass. “ " Well I hope you're right. Do you want to go out to grab a bite? “ " Sure. I'm starving. “ Bea
“ I shouldn't have." Mason said slowly with his face down avoiding her eyes. He was waiting for her to respond but there was total silence. “ You don't have to apologize. I kissed you back so it's my fault as much as it's yours. " Beauty sighed. " Good night. “ She said and left him standing outside. “ Fuck!" Mason cursed. He shouldn't have done that. What if she decides to terminate the contract? What if she leaves? He can't bear the thought of that alone. Meanwhile Beauty paced about in the room. She wanted to deny having feelings for him. She had tried to suppress them times without number but they keep floating up to the surface. She could bet that a part of her wanted to end things quickly but another part wanted to feel his lips again and that part was speaking louder than ever before. “ Am I going crazy? I don't have feelings for him, do I?" She thought. “ No, it's just a fantasy. He can't possibly fall for me. But he kissed me. God, Beauty. What to do? What to do?" ....
“ Who's there?" Donald asked walking to the direction of the voice. He was shocked to see Shawn curled up in the corner nearly drunk to stupor. “ I hid the moment you both came in. I didn't want to interrupt you." Shawn hiccuped.“ You're the new famous kid right?" Donald asked and he nodded slowly. " If that's what you call it here. She's friends with Elsa right? “" Yes, she is. Why do you ask? “ Donald asked, sitting beside him. “ I messed up pretty bad. Worse than you even. " “ Is that why you're here drunk at school hours?"“ I can't stand seeing her. She hates me. " “ Who?" “ Elsa. " “ You know her?" “ Yeah. " “ Is that why you're here?"“ Don't you check the school's blog?"“ Please I have other better things to do. The school's blog is not my problem. " “ You're close with Elsa right?"“ Been friends the minute she arrived. " Donald said with a smug smile. “ You can help me talk to her...."“ About?" “ Never mind. It was nice talking to you." Shawn said and dusted
" What happened to you?" Beauty cried as she walked towards the bed. There were drips connected to every inch of her body. " Beauty..." Bella called slowly. " I'm sorry." " Shhhh. Don't say anything. Just listen, Mother. After I read your letter, I realized I wasn't angry that you left. I was just angry that you didn't care if you had left a letter or a hint that you were alive, and not let us live as if we were orphans. Things would have been different. That's why I was angry. If you had just told us the truth from the beginning, life would have been different.As I started reading your letter, I realized the pain and regret you've been living with for the past years, and I know nothing compared to that pain - the pain of losing your children, of seeing your children from afar and never being able to talk to them. I now understand you, Mother. I understand your feelings. I understand your pain. I wouldn't want to be away from my child, but you did that, and for that, I forgive y
After the wedding ceremony, the newly wedded couple moved to the reception hall with the guests. There were lots of foods and games and most of all dancing. Although she was pregnant and Mason wanted her to take it easy, Beauty had no intention of resting. She was happy but her mind went to her mother's departure constantly. " I wish there was something we could do." Celine sighed as she noticed her little sister's uneasiness. " We did everything we could. Bella was the one who made the decision herself." Gregor said. " She had no intention of leaving. Heck, she had money so why would she leave all of a sudden?" Elsa shook her head.. " Maybe something happened." " I'll call her." Now even though the wedding ceremony was over, the fun was yet to start. Beauty stared into the eyes of her gorgeous husband. Today was the happiest day of her life and she wasn't going to let anyone ruin it not even her mother. But unknown to her, while she was angry at her mother for leaving
Elsa was finally able to finish Beauty's dressing after a lot of persuasion. They were already ten minutes late by the time they were done but they were in luck since the venue of the wedding was downstairs. " We're going to be fine without her. We always have." Celine hugged her. " Now let's go get you married." " Tell them to start." Celine signaled Mia. " We'll walk you to your husband." Celine winked and she held Beauty's right arm while Elsa held her left. " I believe I'm the one that's supposed to walk you to the altar." Gregor said behind them. " We'll walk her." Celine said giving him the right arm and held his instead. ... Immediately the elevator came down the orchestra started the matching song. The three siblings led Beauty along the aisle, her long wedding gown flowing behind her till she got to Mason. " You look beautiful, as always." Mason said and she blushed. " Your boobs are just calling out for me." He mouthed and she gasped. She had intention
Beauty went back home with Elsa. As expected, Mason was still up but he was trying to console the drunk Ryan. "He looks really bad. What happened?" Beauty asked. "Mia." Ryan muttered and she understood immediately. "I think we should send him away for the meantime. At least till after the wedding." Beauty suggested and Mason sighed. "I'm not sure he's going to like it." "We'll just have to try. He can't keep on going like this. He's going to hurt himself." She said. "I want to stay." Ryan mumbled. "It's for your good, Ryan. Take a while for yourself before coming back." Beauty patted his shoulders and went upstairs with Elsa. "Will he be okay?" Elsa asked. "I hope so." .... ONE MONTH LATER. The loud bells could be heard announcing Beauty's wedding day. Mia's wedding was three weeks ago although her wedding was loud Beauty's wedding was going to be louder. " Wow! You look gorgeous." Elsa giggled staring at Beauty's dolled up face. " Thanks." She smile
George reserved a VIP room at a five star restaurant for the dinner. He could there earlier than the sisters and he began having doubts about them coming. They had scheduled the dinner for six pm and it was already thirty minutes past the time. " Sorry we're late." Elsa said waking in with Beauty behind her. They both looked extremely beautiful as expected of Logan's children. " It's alright. I just got here." He shrugged. " Beauty couldn't decide on what to wear." Elsa chuckled. " You always look good." George murmured. " I already placed our orders." " Cool." Beauty smiled. The food arrived some minutes later and they were about digging when George stopped them. " What's wrong?" " We're missing one person." He said looking at the time." George, I hope you're not planning anything stupid." Beauty eyed him. " There she is." He winked. " Sorry, I'm late. The flight was tiring." Celine said taking a seat beside him. " You didn't tell us you were inviting her. We would have g
" George, please. Just do this for us." Elsa pouted. " Okay, fine." He said and Elsa clapped. " Gentlemen, ladies. Meet your CEO." Beauty said all smiles and they all cheered. " As the new president of this company, I'll do everything to ensure the smooth running and management of this company. I exist for this company starting from today. I'll do everything in my power to make us the best in the country, then in the world." Beauty said and they clapped. " Starting from today, every inefficient staff must be relived from his or her duties with immediate effect. We need responsible workers to take this company to higher places. You'll ensure that this is carried out efficiently, otherwise." She continued enlightening them on the new plans she had made for the company's growth. She appointed new heads for each department then she gave room for George to give his speech. " I never really expected this so I didn't prepare anything. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity lit
" No no. George, you're not doing this. It's the FBI......"" I can handle myself." " We all know how good they are in twisting words. They could make you admit to what you didn't do." " Are you coming or not?" He asked and she walked after him grumbling. ....." Thank you for coming into my life, Mason Alaric." Beauty said all smiles as she walked with Mason in the dark. The others had left for the after party but they stayed behind." I should be thanking you. If I hadn't met you that day at the mall, I would have been stuck with Celeste." Mason groaned at the end. " We wouldn't want that now, would we?" She laughed heartily. " I have to admit, this proposal is ten times better than mine." " Yours was like a guy planning a rushed marriage for his pregnant girlfriend." He teased and she squinted her eyes." It's not my fault." She sighed. " I love you, Beauty Logan." He said pulling her to himself suddenly. " I love you too, Mason Alaric." She smiled and kissed him affectionat
" Wow! You look stunning!" Celeste gasped when she was done with the makeup. " Stop it." Beauty laughed." I know you've always been the beauty in the family but this, this is outstanding." " Thank you. But why do I need make up? What's the occasion?" " You'll see." Celeste winked. " Are you guys trying to sell me off?" She chuckled. " Relax." " It'd better be something good."" When has Mason not ever done extraordinary?" "Never."" So relax." They were still talking when the door bell rang and Clyde entered after with four shopping bags." Delivery for you miss." Clyde said and Beauty smiled. " Thanks, Clyde." " You're welcome." " Clyde, have you seen my husband?" " No ma'am." He said and she sighed. " Okay. When you do see him, tell him not to come home." She smirked. " Ookay." He said and left. " Seriously shopping? He went shopping without me?" Beauty scoffed. " Relax. There's a card." " Let me see." ' I would love to see the most beautiful angel tonight at Sapph
The next person brought in was Robert. The case against him wasn't as bad as Diana's but it was still bad. He had aided in the assassination of Fred and his wife and also the attempted murder of Beauty and he had illegally taken funds from his son's company. He was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with hard labour and no parole. Mason had wanted him to stay in prison till he dies but Beauty pleaded on his behalf. She knew he was angry but Robert was still his father. She couldn't watch him do something that he'll regret one day. Speaking of parents, no one had seen or heard from Rose since she came to the hospital. " Miss Eunice. Do you have anything to say to the court today?" The judge asked when it was Eunice's turn." I'm not guilty." She said without battling an eye. Salvatore had sent her divorce papers immediately she was arrested. He cut her off from everything he had and warned his people not to help her. He would have done same to Diana if she wasn't his daughter. He