Alicia heard a knock on her door must be Sally they were supposed to go shopping today and the club later .
She snapped the book shut and ran to the door and let Sally in ..“ why does this room have the sickening smell of Tristan ?” Sally gave her an inquisitive look.“ How can you tell he was here? ”“ Cause it smells of desperation and over use of cologne”“ I got back from the bank and found him here , apparently he has a key . He came to warn me not to talk to the press about him and our relationship”Sally huffed “As if ! Oh please he needs to get over himself the heck does he think he is ” “ First in tomorrow we're changing the locks , were you able to deposit the check ”“ Yes as soon as they saw the amount I got treated alot differently I'm talking sweet tea and cookies ” they laughed . Alicia grabbed her purse a waved a black Platinum card.“ Yassss girl ! , Time to go shopping” she jumped up and squealed like a little girl .They headed to the hair saloon , a high end one of course , they put beautiful highlights into her waist long hair and Alicia got a manicure and pedicure.Sally just curled her long blonde hair and got a manicure and pedicure.They moved to expensive boutiques and got high brand shoes , clothes . Next they moved to Sephora and bought every make up item a girl could dream of .But the time they got home they were exhausted ,“ Let's order a pizza pleaseeeee”“ Is you crazy woman ? We need to look snatched in our tonight's outfits you're the one that needs to get back at her ex ”“ heyyy , that a low blow ” they chuckled “ but seriously I'm hungry ”“ Eat a salad at least for tonight and oh! I forgot you need to register in a gym the one down the street some powerful CEO's frequent there”Alicia huffed “ yes mummy ”“ You know I could charge you for this top notch advise ”“ But you won't cause you love me ” she got up pecked Sally on the cheek and made her way to the kitchen to get something to eat .10:pmThey ordered an expensive car to the club , Sally wore a little ,short black number that hugged her slender figure and intensified her emerald eyes .Alicia wore a deep red backless short dress that for her like a glove it highlighted her milky skin and curvy petite body .she used a clawclip to hold her hair let it fall and frame her lovely smymetrical face , opted for nude makeup and a pair of black heels and a purse to match .They got to the club it was so exotic and full of life .First thing they noticed were the expensive, exotic cars parked outside.“ We are definitely in the right place , look the plan is to draw as much attention as we can without looking desperate so on the dance floor , put those hips to work ”“ Yes ma'am”“ Let's go to the bar and get some drinks to set the mood ”“ Yaay !!some happy juice ”The club was electric tonight maybe because it was a Friday night . Alicia and Sally got to the bar and got 2 tequila shots each .Alicia felt light and tipsy ,Sally dragged her to the dance floor and the atmosphere in the club felt electric. On cue the dj played one of their favorite tunes Taki Taki by Cardi b ft Selena Gomez and Ozuna. Alicia swayed her hips gracefully to the beat , all eyes were on her at this point . Men watched with hungry eyes , she felt like she was being watched intensely and she looked up to the upper vip section and saw a masculine figure in the smoky dark.“ You're owning the dance floor ” Sally screamed over the music . “I’m going to get another drink , keep dancing alot of potentials are watching” “okay babes”Alicia continued dancing , she was really enjoying herself . She felt a tap on her left shoulder.“excuse me miss ” she turned around it was one of the club attendants . “i was asked to invite and escort you to the VIP lounge ”“by who ? ”Sally immediately reappeared“ it doesn't matter , it's vip for a reason must be an important person I just hope it's not some bald old man ” she laughed “ just go ” she pushed her ahead .“ Okay , but have your cell phone on you incase I need help ”“Oh don't be a sissy , nothing is going to happen to you here” she rolled her eyes .Alicia turned to the attendant “lets go ”. This better be worth it , she muttered to herself . The vip section did not disappoint ,the interior decor and lighting was impeccable. It had beautiful private dancers . It had a great view of the whole club arena due to the fact it was upstairs. The attendant led her to a table with some men seated and immediately her eyes fell on the man she had met in the elevator . But it's struck immediately that he was not the one that invited her by the look of surprise on his face.“Well small world, I didn't expect to meet you again today ” he smiled at her .A deep voice spoke up “ I see you have also capitivated my younger brother's attention ”. Alicia turned her attention to him .“ Oh please don't make her uncomfortable ,sit please”“This is my elder brother Dimitri ”Dimitri extended his hand “ may I have the pleasure of knowing your name ?”“ Ali… Alicia ” his hand completely covered hers as they shook . The man Dimitri is physically impressive, he and his brother bear a striking resemblance but Dimitri is definitely the more attractive brother . “ I won't lie you caught my eye and I'm curious about you ” Dimitri’s phone rang and he excused himself.He came back and spoke a foreign language the men on the table stood up , Dylan too“ See you around Alica ” he smiled .Dimitri continued. “ I have to apologize , I have urgent business to attend to that requires my immediate attention ” he brought out a sleek black card and extended it to her .“ This is my personal contact , please call me I'll be expecting to hear from you ” . He took her hand and kissed it , stood up to make his way out .He noded and an attendant appeared “ clear all her bills and make sure , she gets home safe ”“ Yes boss ”With that he disappeared . Alicia sat there feeling dazed for a while and made her way back downstairs to the main area. Alexander Kings stood in the dark area of the vip section where he had been watching Alicia , still watching her even as she made her way downstairs.“ So how did it go ?” Sally excitedly asked . Alicia eyed her wearily “pretty random interaction, I saw someone I met at the apartment today ”“ Huh ?” Sally screamed over the music which blared loudly“ At this point I'm ready to leave and go home ”. The attendant from earlier appeared once more , “ there is a driver outside waiting to take you home ma'am”. Was the man eaves dropping ?.“ Ermm thanks but I'll rather find my way home ”. Panic set in the eyes of the attendant“ ma'am this is my bosses order and he doesn't take kindly to unfulfilled duties ”.Alicia wanted to ignore the guy but she understood what it was like dealing with a difficult boss . “ I'll be outside in a minute ” His body language immediately become at ease . “ Okay ma'am”. She turned to Sally “ let's go ”. Sally made to move but her steps were shaky .Alicia moved to help her “ how could you drink yourself to this state woman ” she rolled her eyes at her “ I'm …nott not..drunk !”.“Sure you aren't ”Getting o
An hour before seven Alicia woke up to take a cold shower to calm her nerves that were currently going haywire in anticipation of her date with Dimitri .Under the cool shower she let the cool beads wash away the tension as she thought to herself what do I even wear? , I don't even know how to act I've never been being with someone so high and mighty . The thought of him being high and mighty made her smrik as she continued in her thought.Tristan is going to die of jealousy and regret. I have to make a point to take cute videos and post on social media . I don't even care about how hurt I am right now , I just need to bruise his pride so badly let him feel the hurt I've felt .Someone knocked on the door breaking her away her away from her lustful thoughts on revenge .“ Girl are you planning to get your skin wrinkled in the shower . Get out of there already we have to get you ready !” . It was Sally's voice .Alicia rolled her eyes mentally “ I'm coming mum” she said sarcastically tu
The waiter saved Alicia by suddenly appearing with their order . Alicia ate the food carefully with relish the meal was exquisite she completely forgot she was on a date with Dimitri as she moaned when she tasted the chocolate cake with the coconut cream topping the sweetness melting in her mouth .“ I see you like it ” his deep voice vibrated instantly making her regain conciousness of where she was she blushed embarrassed . He laughed lightly “ nothing to feel shy of love , most people have the same exact reaction ” . Alicia eyes met with Dimitri's dark eyes , she averted her gaze and akwardly continued with her desert quietly . By nine thirty pm they were done with dinner and now driving back to Alicia's apartment. “ Hope you enjoyed the dinner ”. “ Yes I definitely did , thank you ” .“ I didn't even get the chance to ask you personal questions I was too caught up admiring you but I'll be honest with you , there's nothing I don't know about you already . You caught my attention th
By 9:30 Alica and Sally were already heading out of the apartment . They boarded separate cabs Alicia to the appointment with Alexander Kings and Sally back to her apartment.Alicia pulled up at the skyscraper office of Alexander Kings ten minutes to the time slated for her interview. She stilled her nerves , according to her reports and investigation contained in her journal ‘ how to bag a Billionaire” .Alexander Kings is the top most and powerful bachelor Billionaire in the world and he is very intimidating with a reputation for being a no nonsense person Sally's HR plug must have pulled heavy strings to land her this interview considering her sparse work experience.She walked through the automatic doors and approached the receptionist she noticed the environment was bustling with professionals moving in different directions it is a quite intimidating environment. “ Good morning ma'am ” , the middle aged woman smiled at her warmly “ morning dear , what can I do for you ?” .Her sm
“ well , you'll just have to trust me and I've accepted the offer . I don't want the reputation of not keeping my word .And least I forget I haven't given a response to your proposal of a relationship yet ”. Alicia finally responded her answer seemed to have doused the fire in his eyes .Dimitri's eyes softened and he chuckled “ I seem to have forgotten that fact you must forgive me . I don't mind you working but you don't need to I am willing to foot your every need and want for luxury ” .Good I have him where I want Alicia thought to herself .“ I know you can do that and even more but I still want to work . And it's strictly business , and you and I know you'll have eyes watching me at the office ” Dimitri nodded and raised his hands “ you've caught me okay I'll trust you but seriously what do I need to do to make you mine . Whatever the cost I'm willing to bear the cost to met any requirement to officially make you my woman”His sweet words tugged at the corner of her heart threa
Alicia's eyes widen when she saw Tristan standing right in front of her and her throat went dry . Oddly she then realized how much effect he still had on her but instead of pure unadulterated love , it was tainted love she felt for him mixed with the intense desire to hurt him so deeply he'll question his worth and his pride would be utterly destroyed.“ May I help you? “ Dimitri stood up all 6ft 6 of him towering over Tristan 5 ft 11 frame . Tristan suddenly realized who Dimitri is. “ Mr Valentino I'm so sorry I didn't realize you were the one , I apologise for the ntrusion ” .“ Good , you may leave or do I have to make you leave “ Dimitri said in a dangerously low voice .Fear filled Tristan's eyes “ no …no sir ,enjoy your day ”. He quickly walked away .“ Are you okay ? , Hope seeing him didn't ruin your mood ”. Alicia put on a bright countenance “ not at all , but I think I'll rather go home now I'm sure you have work to do ”. Dimitri shrugged “ work can always wait , spending tim
Alicia felt like her legs couldn't hold her up anymore, the interaction with Tristan had completely drained her to a point she had no more will power and she doubted herself now .“ I'm fine, ” she responded. It was barely a whisper . “ You don't like fine , I heard what he said to you and just know they're all lies and he just said those things to get to you and dampen your spirit”.“ I should thank you for standing up for me , he would have kept going if not for you . I'm really grateful ” before Alicia could sit on the ground from the exhaustion she felt Dylan catch her up in his arms . He carried her in his arms bridal style “ you don't have to thank me for anything , I'll do all I can to protect you from such abuse ”. Alicia nodded her throat too tight with emotion and gratitude.“ Do you mind if I take you to my apartment , you don't look like you need to be alone right now . Especially with what just happened ” Alicia noded her head in agreement . He turned towards his apartmen
Alicia woke up feeling refreshed and she had a good night's rest . She woke up a good two hours early and decided to get an early start on her day . She decided to check I*******m because she hadn't done that in a while .Usually she would only go online to stalk Tristan and his fiance Emily but for the past few days she had been so occupied she completely forgot about doing so . Just before she could tap the icon Sally's call came in . She arched her brow . It was really unusual for Sally to call her this early , she wasn't much of a morning person . She picked the call “ what's the emergency ? ” , “ Alicia you're trending on social media !there are pictures all over the internet of you with Dylan at the club , dinner with Dimitri and brunch too ” .Alicia sat up suddenly “ what do you mean , I didn't even take any pictures with them ?”. “ Well there's something called paparazzi and those men have a lot of them trailing them. Good thing is you look so hot in all the pictures , Girl
Chapter 99Alicia and Alexander almost made it out of the warehouse then random shots started flying , Alexander pulled Alicia to himself as if to shield her and he noticed the gunshots reduced as though they had an order that he shouldn't be harmed .He cocked his gun , ready to defend at this moment he didn't even care if this is how he'll die he just wanted no harm to come to Alicia . “Alexander, it's me, they are here for let me go , I can't live with myself if anything happens to you because of me ”.Alexander laughed darkly “ I'm not letting go love , get that idea out of your head” at this moment while they were distracted a bullet hit Alicia's arm , her blood quickly spilled out . Horror filled Alexander's eyes and angrily towards them, knocking down the man who had fired the bullet .From where they hid they heard a man shout “ nooooo you just killed my brother . I don't care if we have orders to not kill you . It's personal now ” Alicia heard the man and her heart nea
Chapter 99Alexander was currently enroute to Sally's house to find out if she had any leads at all and could make sense of the situation. He drove feeling frustrated that despite the reward he was yet to get tangible information concerning Alicia .His phone rang , being desperate for any news at all he slowed down on the highway and picked the call from the private number “ yes ?” he said .The voice on the line was clearly altered as it sounded electronic so he couldn't tell if it were a woman or man speaking . The person obviously wanted to protect his identity.“ I have information as to where Alicia is but you have to hurry, they're about to move her from here. We can discuss my payment after you rescue her , I can't reveal my identity yet because I'm part of the team on the kidnap ”.Alexander felt a sharp spark of hope flutter in chest and his heart beat sporadically “ Alright , text me the address I'll be there in minutes”.“ I will , but you'll need back up ”“ Don't worry a
Chapter 97The time is currently 10 pm at night when Alicia quickly sent a text to Sally letting her know she was on her way . She turned the key on the lock to open the door of the car she had been renting and suddenly she felt arms around her .Everything went black , she struggled and tried to kick but to no avail and a thick damp towel was placed over her nose and mouse she perceived a hot acidic smell and her vision went blurry .She vaguely heard a woman's voice , saying “ take her to the hideout” before she finally surrendered to unconsciousness. Meanwhile Sally was worried , pacing tensely through the hallway ,“ babe relax I'm sure she'll get here soon. ”“ It's been 3 hours since her last text , that very unlike Alicia ”Kalum stood up and held her arms in both hands “ well please don't put yourself through this stress it's not good for you or the baby ”.Sally stepped out of his hands “ Babe you don't understand , a few days ago Tristan had warned us that Emily seems to
Chapter 96 Alexander drove fast, almost racing to the restaurant , when he and Alexis had arrived at the airport they greeted them warmly but there was some tension he could sense in the air . It was his sister that pulled him aside and showed him the malicious interview of Mr Smith .He rushed the goodbyes and raced to the restaurant hoping Alicia wouldn't run and would just stay and explain things to him .Driving into the parking lot he vaguely saw her run into a taxi and just before he could turn around his car a police car blocked his path .“ Shit! ” he screamed as the taxi Alicia was in drove away fast escaping his view . An overweight officer stepped out of the vehicle and tapped his window. It took all the self control within Alexander to not zoom away and chase after Alicia.But he couldn't because his daughter was in the car , he didn't want to give her the wrong example or endanger her life . He took a deep breath .“ Daddy are we in trouble ” he turned this see her blue
Chapter 95 Alicia finally arrived home a few minutes past four and much to her surprise Alexander and Alexis were waiting for her at the entrance of the house . “ Hey stranger, ” Alexander said, looking devastatingly handsome . Alicia giggled “ what are you guys doing out here ?”“ Waiting for your of course ” Alexis said excitedly struggling to pull open the door Alicia noticed her struggle “ sweetie move back a bit , I'll open the doors automatically ” “ Okay ” Alicia pressed a button and the doors opened up automatically , her new car was definitely something she had been impressed by the first one Dimitri had gifted her .But this was impressive. It was the latest model of BMW and the scarlet red interior had the best quality leather with a mini fridge, television , snack compartment , makeup compartment and you wouldn't believe a mini ice machine.Alexander had gifted it to her just yesterday after the engagement , she hadn't even had the time to take pictures of it and send
Chapter 94Alicia and Sally were enjoying their lunch; they couldn't make it for brunch and they decided to do lunch instead . Alicia bit into the finger starter sandwich enjoying the spicy chicken that was used to make it .Someone pulled a chair beside them startling them both , Sally and Alicia turned simultaneously to see it was no other but Tristan .“ What the hell are you doing here ” Sally said through her teeth , “ calm down , I'm not here to start any trouble ” he said smirking in an annoying way .“ Tristan, don't make me call security , why are you stalking me ?” He gave a laugh “ Calm down ladies at least hear what I've got to say ”Sally and Alicia exchanged a look then nodded to themselves.“ You have five minutes and nothing more ” Alicia said in the most stern voice she could muster. “ That's enough I just wanted to apologize once more for how I treated you . I'm really sorry and I Know there's no hope of us getting back together but I don't want us to be on bad term
Chapter 93 Alexander drove into the White estate and up to the White mansion, Alexis was playing with her Barbie doll in the beach seat . “ Daddy why are we here , I told you I don't like that woman, her red long nails creep me out ”. She said, speaking of Emily . Alexander turned off the engine and burst out laughing , he tried to keep it under control because he knew it wasn't a good example to laugh at others in front of Alexis . He cleared his throat in a bid to control it “ well sweetie she's not feeling too well and I think we should say hi and cheer her up . And you're too young to understand grown up women's fashion” Alexis blue eyes shot up giving him a childish offended look “ No I'm not , my nanny Priscilla has cute white nails even Alicia has pretty nails but that woman reminds me of maleficent ” Alexander coughed to cover up his laughter “ well sweetheart each man to his own , we can't judge . Now let's get down and say hi to everyone”. Alexander got down from th
Chapter 92The next morning Alicia woke up to see ninety three missed calls from Tristan , she stretched and itched her eyes before hissing in annoyance. Her phone vibrated again and for a half a second she thought it was Tristan and was ready to tell him a piece of her mind but when she picked it up she saw it was Alexander.Her whole demeanor seemed to change and she physically relaxed and picked up the call angling it properly since it's a facetime call . Alexander's beautiful brown eyes stared at her , she could see he was obviously still in bed, his head tousled.“ Hi love ” his deep voice spoke “ Good morning ” Alicia said slightly blushing at the term of endearment he used and the way he spoke her name .“It should be illegal how beautiful you look when you wake up. You're absolutely stunning ”.Alicia giggled at his comment “ you flatter me too much Mr Alexander ”. He arched his brow at her amused acting confused and shocked at her use of his real name earning him another gig
Chapter 91 Alicia flashed the ring showing Sally who looked at it in awe Alicia couldn't believe she was engaged and to be married just next month .“ what the h*** girlll, I don't think I've ever been more happy for you .This is so surreal !” she said hugging her to herself tightly .“ I know Sally and I owe this all to you , you've been with me through thick and thin encouraging me all the way . I don't know what I'd ever do without you ”.“ Please don't make me cry Alicia , you're my best friend in the whole world and no matter what happens we'll always stick together and be there for each other ”.“ Agreed ” Alicia said as they broke apart , “ so Alicia what do you say just you and I order food and chill like we used to as single girls , the only thing different is we can't have some wine ”.“ I'll love that ” Alicia squealed ,“ I'll text Alexander and let him Know , I know he'll be okay with it but still I should inform him ”Sally rolled her eyes “ Alright love bird , call your