Brody's POV
Looking at her, I was totally confused. Why was it so hard for her to lie to him? "I'm his girlfriend." She finally told him.
"That's nice."
"Thanks Diego, I've heard a lot about you from Brody." She lied and I chuckled silently.
"You're pretty and I can't wait for our family to get to know you when granny...."
"Diego?" I interrupted and ruffled his hair, I didn't want him to tell her that my mother was coming. "You should go to your room now." I told him with a smile.
Karen's POVWalking out of diego's room, I found him talking with his male visitor. "Karen, this is huh Alex." Brody introduced and I glared at him."I can introduce myself," Alex replied and looked at me, he smiled charmingly and I didn't seem to give him any response. "I'm Brody's best friend and personal assistant."I nodded with a smile. "I'm Karen Miller." I replied and caught my breath. I felt myself flush with an inner warmth I couldn't contain. I slowly turned to look at Brody. "Can I see you for a second? There's something important we need to talk about."He surveyed me thoughtfully and with a slow, sensual smile, he came over to meet me and we both climbed the stairs. We walked into the room and I hurriedly closed the door and turned to look at him. "How could you?" I asked, surprised as he pushed the words through his gritted teeth.He blinked at my stunned attitude. "Are you alright?""Your mother is coming right?" I asked and
Brody’s POVIt had been so hectic for me. With my work going on smoothly, I knew my mom would definitely meet Karen. I knew it would be a BUMMER!I quickly closed my drawer as soon as Alex walked into my office and dropped a file on my table. “That’s the report, we’ve become the best soap-producing factory and I’m sure your dad would be proud of you.”I countered with a frown. “I don’t care.”His smile was feeling a little frozen. “How about Karen? I’m sorry, but I might not come for the party tonight.” He explained gently.I nodded swiftly. “Karen already knows about the party, and she already knows that my family would be coming. She’s not used to parties and fun, I was not sure if she would cooperate and pretend to be my girlfriend.” He replied.Alex fiddled with a pen before dropping it on the table. “I can’t wait for
Brody's POVMom turned to look at me and my heart raced. "Huh, she's my girlfriend." I muttered.She frowned at me and I walked to the dining table. "You can't possibly date a poor girl." She said and I looked at Karen, tears welled up in her eyes. I suddenly pitied her, I didn't prep her before she signed the contract that my mom would be coming to the house."She's the woman I love and that's what matters." I replied."I won't let you make her your girlfriend.""That's not your decision to make.""Your father won't let ....."I interrupted, angrily. "He doesn't care about me and I don't give a fuck what he does with himself."She sighed and climbed the stairs. By the look on her eyes, I could tell she was very angry. Looking at Diego, I asked him to go to his room and moved towards Karen. "I'm really sorry." I apologized to her gently."You should be sorry, you brought me into this mess.""Well, you needed the money and you didn't b
Brody's POVThe atmosphere suddenly seemed boring and my mother climbed down from the stairs already dressed up in a long red gown for the party. "You look ravishing, mom." I commented."Thanks, you should probably get ready for the party too. The guests would be here soon."I smiled at her. "You don't have to be so anxious, I'll certainly dress up early for the party.""Did you see the makeup artist I brought for Karen?" She asked.I nodded. "I'm sure Karen would look fantastic." I told her with a smile. I was trying to make her happy and also like Karen. I just didn't understand why she disliked her"You might be right but her poverty has covered her beauty." She murmured.I became offended at her scolding words. "You don't have to insult her, she's also a human like you.""I never said she was an alien." Mom retorted."Mom, I don't…."She interrupted and aggressively whispered to me. "I don't like that girl."
Karen's POVI walked into the ballroom and caught my breath. Crystal chandeliers spiraled down from the arching sky-blue ceiling, illuminating the glimmering golden walls. I looked at the guests, they all wore sparkling and new dresses. In the sky, the moon provided lightning in the house.I found my way through the crowds of drunk people and champagne-bearing waiters. A girl pushed into me, grinding, forcing me into dancing. My voice pushed out into her ear, low but firm, "Get off me, bitch."Almost everyone was drunk and you with a few people in corners, either talking or making out. I stood idle, by the door for a few minutes listening to the lyrics of the music. The night was alive, the air was so thick with lights and smoke but the roar of the crowd and music that thrummed straight into my eardrums
Karen's POVThe icy water shook my system as I plunged beneath the surface of the water. My heart raced and my chest tightened as the water brushed against my lips and invaded my nose.I let out a deep breath to blow the water out, my chest was on fire and I needed to breathe. I began to sink lower in the pool, with water rushing into my nose and mouth, the water snugged in around me again as I sank.I couldn't just breathe, my chest still felt like it was in fire. I forced my arms and legs to move and I popped my head up above the water. I took a deep breath as the water closed in around me, the water embracing me and pulling me deeper as I watched a few bubbles of air escape m
Karen's POVAfter the guests left, I became scared to go into the house for dinner with Brody's family. I was scared that I would say something that would make them suspect me."Hey Karen."Turning back, I found Helen with a bottle of beer. I quickly ran towards her and snatched the bottle from her hand, swinging it into a corner. "What are you doing? Don't get drunk." I told her.She chuckled. "I'm not getting drunk," She replied and raised an eyebrow. "And what are you doing outside here when the party's over?" She asked.
Karen's POVWalking into Bill's office, I regretted my actions immediately. I didn't inform Brody before leaving the house in the morning and I didn't want him to get offended."How are you doing, Karen?" Bill asked with a smile.I pulled out a chair and sat down comfortably. "I'm glad you asked because I'm not doing alright."He raised an eyebrow in surprise. "How is that even possible? You live in a castle and you're the princess."I chuckled. "Well, I wish that was it but it's not, it's just like Brody's mom doesn't like me." I said."It's a contract, you should not care if she likes you or not." He replied and I turned my gaze to the bright light outside and shrugged. He was definitely right! It was a fucking contract and I needed to fucking fake everything."Maybe," I said reluctantly. "It looks real though, Brody and I danced yesterday." I told him.He frowned and scratched his eyebrow. "About that, you were not supposed to get intimate with him."