Karen's POV
Walking 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."
Brody's POV"That was wonderful. I laughed when I saw Greg's face, he was also shocked." I told her as we walked into the house."Basketball was my favourite highschool game, I played it with passion.""Surprisingly, I also loved basketball." I said.She chuckled and looked at me with a smirk. "You missed a shot." She reminded me."Yeah, I was distracted.""By what?" She quickly inquired.I shrugged and Helen came out of the kitchen. "Just in time." She muttered and hugged Karen."I've missed you." Karen replied and I sat down on the sofa, looking at the two ladies."We're traveling to Los Angeles tomorrow." She said and screamed.I blinked my eyes in confusion. "I wasn't informed about it."A grin plastered on her face. "It's for ladies," she replied and turned to Karen. "I can't wait to get to Los Angeles. It's a carnival and hot guys are going to be in the house. It's fun because you can pick any guy to be with." She said and my eyes w
FOUR YEARS LATERBrody's POVKaren came out of the kitchen with a smile on her face. "Where are the children?" She asked me."Upstairs, they're doing their school assignments. We don't want to raise dullards, do we?"She chuckled softly and slumped down on the sofa. "Of course not."I licked my lips and looked at her. "So what did you make?" I asked."You're always hungry."I smiled at her. "That's because I'm a father, I have twins who love me.""I'm also a mother of a handsome son and a beautiful daughter." She added."James and Ella love you." I told her."They love us." She corrected with a smirk."How's mom and dad? She didn't reply when I sent her a message on Facebook." I asked.She chuckled softly. "After she won last year's cooking reality show, she's been really busy." She explained gently.I shrugged. "And your dad?" I asked."Let's just say we're having a full house tomorrow." She answered and I narrowed my eyes
Brody's POV"No, I don't want her to be worried about me." He answered."There's someone behind you." He muttered and I turned back to see Karen staring at me. Before I could take a step, she was already in my arms.I chuckled softly when I finally placed a kiss on her forehead. "I love you so much." She muttered.I couldn't help but get excited at those words. "I love you more than anything in this world." I replied. I had never felt this way before, I was feeling too excited and happy that I was finally with her.She looked at Thomas and smiled at him. He took that as a sign to leave and he moved towards the other side of the road. I and Karen began walking on the street as silence engulfed the atmosphere."I heard about your father," She said and stopped walking abruptly. "I'm really sad it happened, I didn't know the cops would find out."I also stopped walking and wrapped my arms around her waist. "You don't have to be sorry, you were never wrong and
Brody's POVThomas opened the door with a spare key and we both walked into the apartment. "I can't stay here." I told him and walked out of the house almost immediately.I wondered if Karen was comfortable in the small and dusty house. After a few minutes he came out of the house with a frown on his face. "Why did you leave?" He inquired."I just couldn't cope with the dust, the room's dirty and unkept. You don't stay here, do you?""Well, I did stay here," he said and my eyes widened. "Not for long, it was just for two days.""I can't even stay in that room for more than a minute. It just doesn't suit me." I replied.He cleared his throat. "Karen's not in the room." He told me.My heart raced rapidly. Where could she have gone to? "Have you checked everywhere?" I asked.He nodded and sat on the floor. "I don't know what to do, she's not there but I don't think she went somewhere far." He answered.I frowned. "Where could she have gone?""I don't
Karen's POVI felt dizzy and sat on the floor. I didn't want to fall sick but I couldn't help it. My eyes itched me and I felt like vomiting every second. This was totally the worst day of my life. I stood up again and gently opened the door.Stepping out of the small house, I walked towards a small cafe and occupied a restaurant. The waitress came to meet me with a smile on her face. "What would you like to eat, ma'am?" She asked, dropping the menu on the table.I looked at her with a frustrated sigh. Couldn't she give me anything to eat? I was really hungry and I needed something to eat quickly. "Anything would do." I muttered.Her eyes widened, confused. "Okay, you should try our salad." She said."Alright, bring it." I replied and watched her leave after taking the menu from the table.I placed my head on the table quietly and patiently waiting for the meal.Brody's POVI watched the men handcuff my father and the tears came out freely, I almost fainted d
Brody's POVIt didn't even feel like I slept for more than a minute, I had spent the whole night restless and sad. Karen was not by my side and it made me really sad.I was very sure that she would never betray me and run away with my car. She would never do that to me because she loved me. She would never leave me.I felt a slight headache as I tried to assure myself. Walking into the shower, I had a quick bath and wore a plain shirt with a jeans trouser. My mind seemed to drift back to her and I realized that I had barely slept for hours.The door opened and Thomas walked in, I heaved a sigh of relief as I saw him. "Where were you last night?" I inquired with a smile. I didn't want him to feel sad about what has been going on.He winked at me and sat on my bed. "I was really busy, I'm sorry I couldn't come home early."I nodded. "Yeah, I totally understand."He rolled his eyeballs and slanted me a look. "Where's your wife?" He suddenly asked and my
Karen's POVWe walked into the small room, the place was dirty and rough. I managed to find somewhere to sit and Thomas leaned on the wall. "I'm sorry for everything." He apologized with a sorrowful voice."It's actually not your fault, I'm sure everything would be alright.""This is actually frustrating. I really love my husband and I don't think I can leave him. And Brody's father just wants to get rid of me quickly." I replied in frustration.I was getting tired of everything. I just wanted to be with my husband, I wanted to be in his arms but I was just not lucky. Why was this happening to me?"I'm not going to do anything that would make your relationship with Brody end." He suddenly said, jerking me back from my thoughts.I looked at him with a frustrated sigh. There was no possible thing he could do than to keep me in this room. "Brody's father is against my relationship with his son, I don't know what to do and I'm sure my husband would be seriously worr
Karen's POVHe held me gently and looked into my eyes. "We need to leave now," he whispered. My heart raced rapidly as I stared back at him."What about Brody?"He shrugged and sat on the sofa. "Brody does not need to know about us leaving, he won't find anyone except his parents at home when he returns." He answered with a smirk on his face.My gaze returned to the TV and I avoided him. "I'm not sure if I'm ready to leave my husband." I told him.He scratched his cheeks and tried to convince me. "We can discuss things later but let's leave this house first."I was getting scared already, his voice sounded deep and scary. "But why?" I asked."We'll discuss things later." He reminded me of his words and I nodded."Okay, I'll climb upstairs and take my clothes, I'll...."He interrupted angrily. "You don't have to take your clothes, I'll buy you new ones, I just want to take you to a safe house." He offered.I quickly followed him outside and e
Brody's POVAlex walked into my office holding two papers on his hands. It was obvious he had seen my resignation letter. "What's the meaning of all these?" He asked and threw the letter on the floor."What does it look like I'm doing? I'm definitely handing my position to you." I answered trying to fake a smile which was not worth it."I won't accept this, it's not acceptable. You can't just possibly leave this organization, this is your father's company...."I cut in. "Exactly, it's my father's company and not mine, I want to achieve a lot without anyone's help. I don't want to be ridiculed in future.""No one's going to make fun of you, it's only right that you become the CEO of this organization after you've managed it for a long period of time."A slight chuckle escaped my lips. "I didn't manage this company in a satisfactory way, I hardly came to work." I replied."What are you going to do after you leave?" He inquired."Music, I want to be a musi
Karen's POVBrody sat on the bed with a towel wrapped around his bath. "I thought you were sleeping, it's late at night already."I smiled, "I don't feel sleepy," I replied. "Thanks for the meal you prepared for me, I loved it."His face broke out in a grin. "You really don't have to thank me, you deserve it.""Huh, can we talk about something?"He nodded and shifted a little close to me. "What's wrong?" He asked with a soft and cool voice.I shrugged and hesitated to tell him at first but I continued after a short period of silence. "Won't you make your dad happy if you remain the CEO of his organization?" I finally asked, hoping to convince him to stay as the CEO even though I wanted him to continue his dream.He was baffled by my question. "I don't think I want to remain as CEO of his company, my dad's just being selfish.""But it's best if you listen to your dad, he probably knows the reason for saying you can't be a musician