(Star Restaurant)Camille cut the steak with so much alacrity as if her life depends on it, “Why is it difficult to cut!” She muttered under breathe trying her best not to let her frustration show. “This damn-“She was close to losing her mind when Xavier speak up, “Here, take mine,” He offered his food which Camille took diligently, she avoided his gaze.“oh, thanks,” She simply said and began eating, Xavier watched her silently. He noticed. Camille has been avoiding to hold an eye contact with him neither will she start a conversation ever since they left the office or since they kissed?“Camille-”“Oh, goodness! You made the right choice picking this restaurant, their service are good and their food is top-notch. Well-done,” Camille quickly chipped in taking another bite into her mouth, munching fast.Xavier was getting tired of the awkward situation, this wasn’t the type of date he wanted, he wanted to know her better, “Camille…I think we need to talk,” He started then immediatel
(QUEEN-WAY VILLA)“You killed Grandma! You hungry looking buffalo! ” A slap followed on Camille’s cheeks, it left hand-prints on her cheeks. That was Shania Rodrigo, Camille’s mother-in-law.Tears streamed down from Camille’s eyes, her heart was racing. How did things happened so fast? She wasn’t crying because of the slap but cried at the sight of the woman placed in the coffin.Rina Rodrigo who was the only person one that loved her in the family… now, she’s gone.Rina doted so much on Camille, she even promised to give her grandson to her whom Camille had a crush on since little.“Please mother, not today.. grandma is gone. Don’t, don’t…do this,” Camille told her in a breaking voice. Shania scoffed.“Stop playing the victim card! I know you’re a snake! You poor filthy thing!” Shania didn’t care about the guests present, she pushed Camille to the floor.Camille’s heart ached, she’s a nobody so everybody treats her like a dirt including her husband, the mommy’s boy. Diego Rodrigo.“G
Camille jaw dropped, her eyes searched through Diego’s but found nothing like sympathy.Shania and Tiana gasped, they were not surprised but instead, happy.“Are you seriously telling me that? Not after you destroyed my child!” Camille yelped with fury.“Tsk, Did you really want me to believe that lie?! How sure are you that the baby is mine!” Diego fired back, Camille was taken aback.Yes, Diego was so drunk and mistook Camille for Tiana that very night, he slept with Camille though She didn’t mind if it was Tiana’s name he was mentioning throughout the night, she was elated she had her first night with Diego.But,, now he’s denying the baby? Camille felt nothing but pure betrayal and heartbroken. All she did was love him.“You’re a jerk! You’re nothing but a jerk! I loved you with all of my heart, Diego!” Camille wailed, tears gathered in her eye and poured out like a running water.“No one asked to love me. I made it clearly that I was only marrying for the sake of grandma. I never
Guevara Villa “Welcome home, my beloved! I’m sorry it took so long before I found you,” Leonard Guevara exclaimed and 10 other maids lined up to welcome Camille. Camille stood at the door-way and looked at the man before her, it was truly the billionaire. Leonard Guevara. He owned lots of companies in the city likewise the top notch hotels, he’s filthy rich even the Rodrigo can’t beat him to it. ‘How is he suddenly my father?’ Camille wondered. “How-how are you my father? How come? How am I a Guevara?” Camille asked curiously. She’s a nobody, a poor orphan that grew up in the streets before Rina took her in. who’s pulling such prank on her? “I’m sure you have a lot of questions for me already but why don’t you have a rest and let’s talk tomorrow. I heard from my guards that you went through a lot today,” Leonard offered instead. “But..” “Irene?” The man called making Camille swallow up her words. The lady called came out of amidst the maids that lined up.
3 Weeks Later “Congratulations, ma’am,” “Congratulations ma’am Camille,” Camille had a warm smile on her lips, she welcomed and appreciated the congratulatory messages people has been giving her. Camille looked so different, she was putting in a black blazer suit, matching it with a red stiletto heels, she looked so beautiful. “When does this end?” Camille whispered to the lady beside her, the new secretary assigned to her. “In an hour time,”Kate replied glancing at her wristwatch while Camille had a pout on, getting bored with the whole thing. “We meet again,”She suddenly heard a familiar masculine voice, she lifted her face, her eyes scrutinized the figure. It’s the man that helped her that day, what was he doing here? She blinked her eyes, “You-” “Oh wow, I’m glad you remembered me. You left in such a hurry that day, who would have thought I’d meet you here?” The man said and Camille cleared her throat. “Xavier Huston. Number one top list of the first Trillion
(The Welcome party- Guevara House) Camille’s hair was packed in a messy bun, a light makeup on her face and the dress she wore screamed wealth. “I look so beautiful, isn’t it? Tsk. Tonight, I strike,” She mumbled under her breathe as she stare at the mirror blandly. “Did you made sure Diego Rodrigo is attending?” Camille asked Kate who was standing at the door way.“Yes ma’am, I made sure of that.” Kate replied.Camille looked at the mirror with a icy smile, “I smell nothing but humiliation tonight,” She mumbled Leonard walked in, “Daughter, You look absolutely gorgeous tonight. Come, let’s get to the party already,” Lenard said while Camille held his hand.“Kate? Get the car ready,” Leonard instructed and went ahead to do as told. A white limousine stopped at their front, the chauffeur came down to help the both of them open the door, Camille got in followed by her father. Few minutes later, the limousine stopped at the event. Camille got down with her hand between Leonard’s
An Hour LaterLeonard raised a glass, “To all that came to celebrate my daughter, continue to support her as she embark her journey in the world of CEOs” He said while Camille smiled looking at Tiana and Diego.No one need to tell her, they were both shocked to teeth. ‘It’s just getting started’ Camille thought. The party ended right after the toast, Diego and Tiana were already leaving the party when Camille stopped them. “It was a pleasure having to you here tonight, Mr Diego,” Camille told him, Diego balled his fist, he bite his lower lips.“Camille-” “I don’t think we are close enough for you to use informal words for me, please add Ms.” Camille cut him off abruptly, her lips drawn a smirk, she was giving them a taste of their medicine.“You-”“Tiana, stop being forward like a frog! I’m not talking to you,” Camille snapped making Tiana fume in anger. If only her fuming could swallow Camille up it would have but what choice does she has? Camille has the upper hand now.“Camille
NEXT MORNING- The Rodrigos Mansion.Author’s POV“Hello house! Guess who’s back from the vacation!” Shania exclaimed as she walked into the house woth lot of luggage, Tiana came down to welcome her with a faint smile, Shania noticed that.They both sat on one of the couch at the living room, “What’s wrong my dear? Why is your face so down and gloomy?” Shania asked holding her hands with so much care, Tiana pout.“Mother, you wouldn’t believe the type of humiliation we faced at the last night party,” Tiana said, her voice breaking.“At the Guevara’s? Who dare humiliate my daughter in law? How dare them!” Shania snapped while Tiana pressed her lips against each other Tiana scoffed, “You wouldn’t believe who Leonard’s lost Daughter is? “ She asked while Shania wondered in curiosity.“Who?”“Camille! That dumbass!” Tiana announced while Shania had a re-think about what Tiana had just said. “W-who..? Wait, are you talking about that lowlife-”“She’s not longer a lowlife, She’s the only
(Star Restaurant)Camille cut the steak with so much alacrity as if her life depends on it, “Why is it difficult to cut!” She muttered under breathe trying her best not to let her frustration show. “This damn-“She was close to losing her mind when Xavier speak up, “Here, take mine,” He offered his food which Camille took diligently, she avoided his gaze.“oh, thanks,” She simply said and began eating, Xavier watched her silently. He noticed. Camille has been avoiding to hold an eye contact with him neither will she start a conversation ever since they left the office or since they kissed?“Camille-”“Oh, goodness! You made the right choice picking this restaurant, their service are good and their food is top-notch. Well-done,” Camille quickly chipped in taking another bite into her mouth, munching fast.Xavier was getting tired of the awkward situation, this wasn’t the type of date he wanted, he wanted to know her better, “Camille…I think we need to talk,” He started then immediatel
(AUTHOR’S POV)(REGSTAR FASHION MALL)Tiana stood by her car as she kept glancing at her wristwatch, “Damn! Where are they?!” She almost lost her mind and almost immediately two ladies appeared.“Hey TT, long time no see!” Eline, the first lady waved at her happily but Tiana simply rolled her eyes. “Why are you freaking late?!” She yelled while the two ladies was taken aback.They both glanced at their wristwatch, “We are just 2minutes late. Remember we have a family to cater for, come on, Tiana,” Suga, her second friend added.“Whatever! Let’s go in. Diego is taking me out today! I’ve got to be hasty,” Tiana bluff taking the lead as they all walked into the luxurious fashion mall.“Oh, look at that new Stunning bag! I heard Huston holdings made these,” Suga quoted admiring the bag, she gasped when she saw the price tag ‘$500,000?’“Too cheap! Compared to what my lovely husband made, the RoL bag, look!” Tiana pointed at the bag sitting pretty at the front roll with a price tag, “$62
(The Following Morning )Camille’s POV“Good morning ma’am,”“A pleasant morning ma’am,” Everyone in the lounge offered their greetings immediately they saw me coming in, I simply waved at them with a smile.I waited for the elevator to open and while I was waiting, Kate appeared behind me with a gasp, “Oh, You’re back already? Are you feeling better now?” She asked worriedly I simply smiled, “Is that your own special way to greet your boss?” I told her and instantly she adjusted herself.“I’m sorry, I was just shocked you’re so agile and all lively…” Kate added while my cheeks flushed red remembering Xavier.“Well, miracles happens,” I simply muttered and the elevator door opened, we both walked in. Kate clicked on the 6th floor, my office.Then suddenly she gasped, “Wait! Come to think of it, you’re well dressed and so… tsk, beautiful? Are you going on a date today ma’am?” She blurted out.Tsk, a shape eyes she’s got.“Yes. I will be having a date tonight which means, you don’t ha
(AN HOUR AGO)XAVIER’s POVMike started the car and we were already on our way back to the house, oh, finally! After waiting for 3 extra days. My eyes are practically glued to my phone that has refused to show up network, I angrily took the phone away, “Fuck! Why is everything against me?” I asked while Mike shook his head with a scoff.“I already told you, only the burner phones we used can only have networks. Our business phones can’t be used here… hold on a little longer, we are almost in the city,” Mike said to me and not like I haven’t heard him the first time, I just want to text Camille!“Yeah, I know, you don’t have to keep repeating that,” I whispered resting my head slowly in the seat. Then I slightly closed my eyes but instantly I opened it and sit upright.“Let’s visit her! Let’s…”“Are you out of your mind? You know their house is an extra 20 minutes ride, you-” Mike complained and my gritted teeth welcomed him as he lifted his eyes to look me in the rearview, he shut up
NEXT DAY (Shawn’s Building)AUTHOR’s POVTiana picked her handbag, already heading to walk out of her room when her father stopped her at the door way, “Are you going back to Diego’s house again? It’s been two years since you left the house, can’t you stay for a week?” Her father queried.“Whatever I do is none of your business Dad, excuse me,” Tiana said briefly and with that she walked away.She stopped a cab as soon as she got to the bus-station and got in, “Rodrigo’s Villa,” She told the cab driver from the rearview and the driver started the car.Few minutes later, the cab halted at her desired destination and she got off, for about 2minutes she stared at the building before her, “can’t believe I’m back here,” Tiana mumbled under her breathe regardless she walked in.Shania beamed immediately she noticed her arrival, “oh goodness! I was worried sick about you! I thought you wouldn’t be coming back anytime soon, I must say, I missed you,” Shania said happily while Tiana respon
Camille’s POVI was already heading out of the police station when I suddenly heard my name. I turned, Tiana walked up to me with a fierce look, “How dare you!” That was the first word she said to me, I simply crossed my arms.“Do yourself a favor and get back in there, don’t make your innocent father keep pleading on your behalf.” I mumbled to her and was about walking away when she said something.“I will make you pay for letting my father kneel before you! Is this what you want? Getting everything from me?” She yelled, her voice almost breaking.I stopped on my tracks, slightly I turned my head to her, “You brought this upon yourself. You shouldn’t have messed with me in the first place,” I simply told her but I heard her scoff.I simply ignore her and once again I was about walking away when I suddenly remember something, “Oh, yeah. I didn’t want your father to kneel, it is you I wanted. And mind you, there’s absolutely nothing I’d want from your fake ass family…not even Diego,” W
Xavier’s POV“What do you think? I suddenly miss Camille. Let’s head back home…” I said to Mike leaving the window, I went to the open kitchen. Mike had this disinclined look on his face, “Don’t you think it’s too early to start liking Camille especially when the private plate numbers are likely to be owned by her father,” Mike muttered softly but instead I smiled.“Nothing is certain until we find something to prove it,” I said pouring a orange juice into a glass cup, “Care for a glass?” I asked Mike but he shook his head.“No. I’m worried, what if Camille is another bait by her father?” Mike said while I gulp down the orange juice.“Mike, that’s enough. We already talked about this… I’m not going to say or suspect anyone until I find proof,” I warned him with a snarl and he cautioned himself.“I’m sorry,” Mike mutters, I breathed in and walked towards him.“I know you’re worried about me but we have to take things slow as well, We might be wrong,” I suggested then suddenly remember
Author’s POV“Shit!” Diego cursed leaving the door, going to get the security.“That name is off limits! You have no right to speak of my child like that!” Camille yelled at Tiana who’s still in shock from the slap.“you wench!” Tiana shrieked and in the next few seconds, She grabbed Camille’s hair and tightened her grip on the hair, Camille was way stronger than her.“I’m not the Camille you knew before, get that hands off me!” Camille yelled pushing Tiana away from her, “Get out now, get out before I get you dragged out,” Camille warmed.Tiana stood from where she fell with a smirk, “What are you going to do? Tsk, I bet the least you can do is call your father! Remember you’re nothing without your damn father!” She yelled making Camille furious.“I told you not to speak of my father or family like that! You haven’t learnt your lesson, huh!” Camille grabbed her hair, Tiana cried out in pains.Tiana managed to let go of her grip, “Then I dare you to do something. You’re just a leech
Author’s POVThe cab pulled over at the Rodrigo’s company, “We are here ma’am,” the cab driver announced jerking Tiana up for her nap, she alighted from the cab and stare at the tall building before her, “I’m ending this shit today, that darn brat!” She sneered and with that she walked majestically into the building, heading straight to Camille office.Camille was just typing something into her laptop, Kate at her front jotting down some of the things Camille mentioned to her, “Do we still need to survey the market? The cost of transportation-“ The sudden outburst of the door made Kate halt on whatever she’s about to say, Camille tilted her head.Camille squinted her eyes to be sure of who just walked in, her lips let out a soft scoff, “What are you doing here Tiana?” Camille asked closing her laptop gently.“What do you think? To speak sense into that dumb skull of yours,” Tiana blurted out while Camille simply chuckle.Camille looked at Kate, “Since when did I allow strangers into