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 wKaren's POVThe flight to Los Angeles was successful and before I knew it, we were in a taxi. "It's actually my first time in a plane." I told Helen and she suppressed a smile."We should have used a private jet, mom is going to be annoyed if she finds out that we took a plate."I chuckled and looked at the tall and beautiful buildings of Los Angeles. "This place is damn cute, my father works here as a driver." I said and immediately regretted telling her."A driver?" She asked loudly and I became embarrassed. The taxi driver turned back to look at me before paying attention to the road."Huh, he works for a wealthy company."Looking at Helen, she smiled and squeezed my hands gently. "Don't say anything about your family in public." She whispered to me, making sure that the driver didn't hear.I nodded with a smile and began thinking of Brody, I wondered why I was already missing him. That dance! It was so perfect. I was like Cinderella and he was a
Brody's POVI dropped the laptop on her lap angrily. "Why would you fix that in their room?" I asked angrily.She frowned and looked at Diego. "Go to your room, I have something very important to discuss with my son." She told him and he quickly ran into that room and locked the door."This is nonsense, Mom. Karen would never do anything to hurt me and you should know that.""I don't trust her, I'm only doing what's right for you and I really deserve some accolades and not insults." She replied."So how is this right?" I asked, folding my arms. I wanted her to tell me that she was doing the right thing and also prove her point.She tutted in disbelief. "I can't believe that you're arguing with me because of a mere girl.""Mom, you're spying on their privacy." I reminded her.It wasn't right, she should not have sent her to Los Angeles. "I'm doing this for you.""I didn't ask you to do anything for me." I snapped.Patricia walked down the sta
Karen's POVJoe came to meet me as I laid on the bed. He sat on the bed and smiled at me. The other housemates were already coming into the bedroom in their pyjamas."Hey, thanks for choosing me." He murmured.I gave him a smile. "It's nothing. I just needed to choose the first man who approached me.""At least, that's something. I'm really excited that you chose me.""You're Brody's girlfriend, right?" He asked and I nodded. "That's great. You're really beautiful and Brody is lucky to have you."I faked a smile and my mind drifted to Brody. I couldn't stop thinking about him even when I was with Joe. I wanted to forget about him but it seemed impossible.A raspy breath scratched my throat. "So huh, what do you think about us?""I don't know, I don't feel any connection. It's just like the both of you are meant to be."I shrugged. Did he confirm my feelings? Was I in love with Brody? I frowned. "It's night already, you should sleep."H
Karen's POVI stood up annoyed and looked at him. "I'm not going to kiss you." I told him bluntly and walked into the room. Helen came and quickly closed the door. "What's wrong?" She asked."Joe's behavior is totally wrong, how can he ask me to kiss him when he knows that I'm Brody's girlfriend?""He just wanted to taste your lips." She joked with a side smirk.My voice remained calm and steady as we talked. "This is real bullshit. He shouldn't try to do that when he knows that I'm not his girlfriend. He should have respect for me and Brody and if he doesn't, I can't be comfortable around him."Her eyes locked onto mine in disappointment. "It was just a kiss. You shouldn't really bother about it.""I couldn't let him kiss him because I don't have feelings for him." I told her.She shook her head in a heavy sigh. "I still don't understand you. It was a game and you agreed to play. It was just an harmless kiss.""I'm not interested." I simply
Karen's POVShe held my hands and smiled. I didn't know what she wanted to tell me, I just stared at her in confusion."I'm sorry but this is actually my mom's plan, she thinks that you're a golddigger and she wants to prove to my brother that you're a cheat and a liar."My heart almost shattered. "Does he know about this?" I asked.She raised an eyebrow and looked at me. "Who?""I'm talking about Brody, does he know about this?" I asked her.She cleared her throat and paused, looking deep in thought. "He knows about everything."Why would he know of his mother's plan but won't tell me? Did he have another intention? I was really confused. I needed answers."I was expecting him to tell me."She chuckled. "He wanted to also find out if you're a bad person."I frowned. How could he not trust me? I was not the type of person that would betray him especially when I knew the money I would receive for the contract. "I can never love anyone else other th
Brody's POV"I can't do this." I murmured and pushed her away. She smiled and kissed me on the cheeks."You're really in love with her." She concluded sharply.I shrugged and laid on the bed. "Yeah, I guess so and maybe I'm a little but angry with you pushing her into the pool at the party.""It was a little mistake.""Mistake?" I asked rhetorically. "Are you crazy? Lol What if she had died? Karen can't swim.""How was I supposed to know that she couldn't swim?" She asked me back."Alright fine, I've forgiven you already. You should move on with your life.""It's hard, seeing you with Karen makes me angry."I frowned wondering how I could tell her that I was no longer in love with her. She didn't seem to understand anything. "Karen's now my priority and you're not. You should stay away from me." I told her.She stood up and looked at herself in the mirror. "I'm beautiful, I don't need you."With that, she walked out of my room angrily slamming
Karen's POVIt felt like I didn't sleep at all, dad took almost the whole night talking to me before he left. Yawning, I got up and stretched my hands. I gazed at Brody who was still sleeping and walked out of the room.The whole house was quiet until I got downstairs and met Aunt Patricia, she had already seen me and ignoring her would be rude. "Good morning, aunt Patricia."She frowned at me. "I don't need you to greet me," she muttered and placed the pillows correctly on the sofa. "You've managed to make everyone like you but your charms won't affect me."My eyes widened, I didn't use charms on anyone. Why did she hate me so much? "I haven't done anything.""Yes, you've done something and you've brought down the esteem of our family. You're nothing but a stupid lady who fell in love with a fool."I didn't want to keep quiet again and I wouldn't tolerate her insulting me. Even though it was a contract, her insults were getting too much. "Ma'am, my love life
Karen's POVThe house suddenly seemed quiet with no one around. I suddenly turned back and saw someone looking at me. I couldn't see his face but he was outside the window. When he turned back, he was putting on a mask and I screamed.As I ran to lock the door, it was too late. He was already in the house. "Who are you?" I asked, retracting my steps. I was scared as many thoughts flooded my mind.He refused to say a word, he probably knew the reason for that question. I wanted to detect his voice. As I tried running towards the stairs, I slipped and fell down. Facing back, I found him directly in front of me.I screamed and he dragged my hair. I winced in pain and he ran out of the house quickly when he heard a car honk.My heart raced quickly as I ran out of the house. Brody came out of the car looking at me. "What's wrong?" He asked."Someone was....here.... He tried to kill ....me." I answered, stammering. Brody quickly took me inside and locked the door.&