Chapter 2
When she was thrown on the bed again, she just laid there like a dead fish, unable to move because she was tired, too tired and even more tired than her running 1,500 metres in a race.The initiator, however, was standing beside the bed and dressing slowly.The sunlight seemed to be on his side as sun rays shone on him, making him glow. The man was tall and handsome, and the figure was even more impeccable. Every muscle line was just right. The abs seemed to have been carved into his soft skin.It's just such a common thing as dressing, Sue seems to be watching the scene of the male protagonist of an idol drama.No, he is many times more handsome than those contrived men.She is not a nympho girl, but the temperament and natural elegance of this strange man is really attractive!The man glanced at the woman who was staring straight at him from the same bed, like someone who is lost looking at the sunrise.But with a casual glance, the skin on her shoulders that she inadvertently exposed made his Adam's apple glide."Why, is last night not enough?" He teases her"No no no, enough is enough." Sue was terrified, for fear that he would become a wolf again on the bed with herSeeing her exhausted, the man decided to let her go.He picked a tie and came over, "Can you tie this?"Sue is not good at lying, so she nodded subconsciously, and she regretted it after nodding, agreeing that she jumped into the pit by herself."Tie it on me." The man ordered.Sue got up with her mouth pouted, and in her wolfish eyes, he hurriedly wrapped a bath towel and bent down to her level quietly and they stood face to face, nose to nose and mouth to mouth, all on the same eye level even though the man still seemed taller.His height should be close to 6 feet, and she looks so short in front of him at a little past 4.5 feet without shoes.She gently stood on tiptoe and put a tie around his neck. She just knew how to tie it, but she had never practiced it, so she was not exceptionally skilled.The man looked down at the little woman in front of him, like a child who had just learned to write, writing crookedly with a pen for the first time.Although she is not good, she is taking it seriously. They all say that serious people look the most beautiful when they are working.The steamed hair still damp from the tub water was slightly clinging to both sides of her face, making her face look smaller than his palmsSue is very beautiful and delicate, like a porcelain doll, with big eyes, a small mouth and a pointed chin, and fair skin.There were many such women in the past, but he had no interest at all. Why did he really touch her last night?Ford was just curious about what this cheeky woman who insisted on marrying into the Mason family looked like, who knew if she was sent by ghosts and gods, and she couldn't hold back this morning.The little woman seemed to be in a hurry, and there were thin beads of sweat on the tip of her nose which he fought his inner desires to not wipe it off for her.She has a light fragrance on her body, and her skin is fairer in the sun, like a baby, with no pores or blemishes or dark spots visible."All right……"Before he noticed it, he heard her sigh of relief.Maybe it was because she finally got the tie to look good, she smiled happily like a small child and completely burst the man's last bit of self-control.A pair of iron arms suddenly appeared around her waist, and Sue's face changed greatly. Before she could refuse, she fell down with a slight push.The bouncy queen sized bed bounced her body inevitably, and was heavily pressed down by the man.Looking at each other, Sue swallowed nervously, "That...""Woman, you are poisonous." The man dropped these words and sealed her lips with his own.Sue looked at the ceiling helplessly, what did she do wrong again.She is a substitute, and he is just an inspector inspecting the goods, can't he rest for a while from last night to now?But No.He was not tired and she was almost dead from exhaustion. Sue felt like she was plastic, taking on numerous shapes in the hands of the man.When will this chaos stop.The man seemed to have something important to do, and his phone kept vibrating several times before he let go of Sue.After being ravished by him, Sue looked even more charming, her black hair scattered all over the white pillow at will, her small mouth, swollen and partly open, gasping for breath."Your physical strength is really poor." He seriously commented.Sue glared at him, but she was afraid of his majesty and didn't dare to go too far. The look she gave him was like a coquettish little wife, and that look almost made him go to her again.If it weren't for the important things to do next, he wouldn't let her go today.The appearance of the little thing being unwilling and visibly trying to hold in her anger made him feel very amused, and kneaded her tender little face with his big fingers."Miss Alexa, you are qualified."After bullying her so many times, and finally saying something like this, she couldn't help but reply him this time "I'm not pork.""Heh..." The man gave a deep and sweet laugh, leaned over her body and went for her ear and left a breathy sentence in her ear, "We will meet again."It's hard to find a body that interests him. If he doesn't say it's over, it can't be over because his word is final in there.The man left in a suit and leather shoes. If it weren't for the mess on the bed, Sue would have been deceived by his appearance.Meet? She is just a fake, and he is just a checker, someone to check her innocence, there will and should be no more connection between them.Or so she hoped.She put on the clothes prepared for her, tidied up briefly, and fled away from the sinful place that now holds memories for her.As soon as she left the room, someone ripped off the sheet on the bed they spent the night in.#.In a luxurious villa, a well-dressed lady is sitting by the window elegantly holding a glass of blood coloured wine.The housekeeper stood respectfully aside, "Madam, Here it is. See?."The beautiful lady's every move showed endless elegance and extravagance. She raised her eyes and glanced at the blood stains on the white sheet."Her body is clean, but unfortunately she lived and grew up in the Greene family.""Ma'am, what do you mean...""Notify the Greene family and let Alexa and Harry get married."The housekeeper was taken aback, "All the media have been notified that the marriage is between the eldest, Alexa and the eldest master, Ford. It has become the youngest master?""Then the Greene family told the media something that has to do with my family? I have never said a word in front of the media."Hehe, Sharon Greene's daughter is also feeling worthy of marrying Ford? Just a foolish woman's dream.Didn't her Greene family want to marry into my family so bad? Of course I want to do it well."Young master or eldest master, aren't they all the young masters of the Mason family? I did not backtrack. "The lady took a sip of her wine, squinting her eyes and reminiscing about the mellow fragrance of the wine, and the show that was about to begin.A complex light flashed on the butler's face, and in the end, he has only to be respectful, "Yes."On the top floor of a towering building, the man stood with his hands behind his back and overlooked the crowd of ant-like women carrying food downstairs.The door was pushed open, and Twilight poured in, "Master Ford, Madam has changed her mind."Ford Mason didn't move, "Huh?""It was agreed that the eldest daughter of the Greene family, Alexa will marry you, but the madam has changed to your brother, Harry and Alexa Greene.""It's not that she changed her mind, but she didn't want the daughter of that family to marry me in the first place.""Yeah, then that family is just relying on saving the old man who owed them a promise to force the two families to marry, otherwise the Mason family will have a reputation for being unkind and unrighteous...""..Madam's move is really powerful. Anyway, the family agreed that letting her daughter marry the young master, Harry, is also considered marrying into the family. ""Let her go." Ford tidied up his cuffs. The woman last night was good, but he was not her match after all."By the way, the woman last night was not the eldest daughter of the Greene family."Only then did Ford's face change, "Who is she?""Miss Sue, the second daughter of the Greene family, it must be that the second lady is clean and then Miss Alexa is not clean, so she asked the second lady to come in her place."A woman's unwilling voice appeared in her ears, "If I could choose, I would definitely not come!"I thought she was pretending to be firm, but she turned out to be an impostor.Interesting.The corners of Ford's mouth twitched upwards evilly.Sue, since you're here, don't even think about leaving.Chapter 3 Greene family.When Sue returned home, Sharon Greene greeted her as soon as she entered the door."Sue, how's it going? Did you fulfill it?"Sue pursed her lips and raised her head to look at the so-called mother in front of her, who would force her to do such a thing last night.She said coldly, "I call you mom, even though you're not my biological mother, I've always respected you, but can you really... no. Why do you want this title so much?""Sue, why will you talk to your mother in that manner? If the family hadn't adopted you, you would have starved to death on a back alley street long ago. After all, you are now the daughter of our family.You want all the benefits, but you don't want to suffer a little loss? Being able to be touched by someone from the Mason family is a blessing you cultivated in your previous life. " says Alexa who trembles with rage as she talks to Sue"Alexa, you are engaged to the eldest son of the Masons. But you are not clean, and you are afra
Packing her bags upstairs, Sue hears a knock on her door. She hesitates before answering."Come in." She says almost inaudiblySharon comes in with a glass of some green liquid. Distrusting, she doesn't take the glass from her. "What do you want? For me to cover for your daughter again?""Drink this. It'll rejuvenate your strength from all the hard work."Sue eyes the glass suspiciously and takes it from her finally. She raises the cup to her lips and take a sip. It tastes funny. She returns the glass cup to Sharon.Sharon smiles slyly. "You know, I was willing to keep you being my daughter until I had to. You've gone ahead and forced me to show my true colours to you."Confused, Sue raises one eyebrow."Oh. You don't understand? Anyway, by the time you wake up, you'll be married to Harry Mason. It only takes very little of that drink to make you pass out."Sue looks angry and betrayed.Suddenly, Sue spits out the green liquid from her mouth. She spits it out completely, grabs a bottl
After a while, Sue exits the office with a long piece of clothing draped over her hands. She calls Tara from the other working room from opposite the main room where she stood with Raya working on some documents not far from her."Ma'am. I already dropped the mini clothes on your desk in your office.""Yeah, I saw them. This is why I called you." Sue unfolds the cloth in her arms.Tara and Raya look at the cloth, positively surprised. "Is this...?" Raya trails off, apparently recognizing the cloth as what she started but gave up on a few days ago.The flowery pattern of the gown remained very beautiful and yet the flay had lace attached at the bottom. Giving it a classical yet trendy look."This is extremely beautiful boss." Tara comments gleefully."Thanks dear. And Raya..." Sue turns to face Raya who couldn't take her eyes off the gown still held out in Sue's hands."Yes?""Don't ever give up on any piece of clothing. Little adjustments here and there just might a mighty difference
Many hours later, Sue stands up from her chair and stretches her back. Still not done with that one cloth she's currently working on, she indulgently smiles and lifts Ash from her sea of toys.She was slightly surprised that the little girl didn't disturb her much through the course of her work and neither did she ask for food. Sue cradles her in her hands as she takes her to a proper bed in the corner of her workstation. "Such a mature baby you are." Sue whispers as she pats Ash's cheeks tenderly. The cute girl smiles in her sleep and adjusts her sleeping position.As Sue makes to leave, she feels a small pull on her smallest finger. Ash was holding on to it. Sue melts down beside her daughter and kisses her finger.After sometime, Sue sleeps off at the feet of her child's small bed.Hours later, but what seems like just minutes to Sue, Ash wakes her up, crying.Sue fully wakes up and grabs her. "What is it bear?"Ash quiets down and reduces her tears to sniffles. Ash makes a face a
Sue arrives at her workplace and parks her car, grabs the cloth from the backseat and goes inside. Raya and Tara are engaged in a conversation."Hi boss." Tara greets, extra friendly.Sue raises an eyebrow. "What are you both up to?""Oh us? We were just in the middle of a simple bet.""I'm interested. What are you getting on and how much?" Sue asks, genuinely interested since there's still more than enough time before Wendy arrives."Well, we bet on the cloth. Whether it'll be completed or not.""Oh. Who bet for completed and who bet on it being incomplete?"Tara hurriedly raises her hands. "I believe in you. I know you'd have completed it so I bet on the cloth being completed. I can't wait to see it." Tara chips fast and happily.Raya just chuckles. "Well, I bet on the opposite of what she laid her bet on. You have a child to take care of. And your own health too, there's a limit to what you could have done in less than fifteen hours.""Hm. How thoughtful. Well, Tara, she's right. I
"Welcome. Hope the ride down here wasn't a tedious one?" Sue asks Wendy as she welcomes her into the small but airy room where the mannequin stood, though draped over with a large piece of clothing."Not at all. There's a lot of beautiful scenery around here that made it enjoyable even."Sue is quite relived that Wendy seems to be in a good mood."Alright then. I know you're a busy person so I'll make this short. On that mannequin over there is the dress I want you to model on my behalf." Sue explains after Wendy takes her seat."Hm hm. Let's see it then."Outside the door stoop Raya and Tara who are eavesdropping, wanting to know what the outcome of the meeting will be.Back inside. "I have to let you know first. The dress is still in the stages of being made so it might not look it's best for now but I assure you it'll be much better when it's done.""Alright. You're keeping me very curious or is that part of it?" Wendy jokes lightly and Sue laughs."Not at all. Well, here it is the
The show has started and from the back, Sue can hear the murmurs of the audience.She finds Wendy who's fully dressed and just getting finishing touches to her makeup."What's up Sue? You look elated.""I figured what the missing piece is. Tara, get me a handheld needle and cream thread. Hurry."Wendy only looks on, puzzled and curious as to what the missing piece is.Tara soon appears with the asked for materials in her hands. "Here it is boss.""Wendy, could you please stand up for a second? I need to make just a tiny adjustment to the hem of the dress."Wendy obeys without question and stands up. Sue bends down and sows the hem of the gown up three joints. She joins three layers of gown and holds them together loosely.She does it in two parts. As soon as she's done, Wendy looks down at the gown she's wearing a big smile appears on her face."I knew it... You were certainly worth the time and energy.""There's just one thing I need you to do on the stage. You see this thread, pull
The next day, all is packed and ready for travel. Sue is leaving for Atlanta with Ashley.Sue is somewhat apprehensive and really hopes that she goes and comes back without meeting anybody from her past. The flight is set for two pm in the afternoon so by 1pm, Sue, Ashley and her two assistants are already at the airport, sitting at the waiting area. "Don't slack while I'm gone. Make as many pieces you can and keep me updated about what's happening here."They both nod."Is there any way we can convince you to not go? Its not safe. I read a deleted article yesterday about a company that was squashed a year ago for complaining about being plagiarized." Raya tries to convince Sue to not go"I understand your fears. Ash's Glam is all I have. I won't let it go down like this. And I hope not, but if it does, at least I'll put up a fight. And I have positive support on my side, everyone knows in the fashion industry that it's something they do regularly so I'll be fine." Sue reassures them
* Years later*Sue opens the door, laughing widely and happily."Welcome home guys. I'm happy to be hosting the Christmas Dinner this year. You guys should come on in."Darlene comes in first, Harry behind heTwor and then Tanya, all of whom give her hugs as they enter, all of them beaming."It's been quite a while Mum." Sue remarks as she hugs Darlene.Darlene tips her hat, "what can I say? I've been out traveling the world with my husband. All my children are old enough to take care of themselves so I deserve some respite.""Speaking about that, where's Wade?""I'm guessing he's fighting with the baskets we came with. They are yours by the way and my babies. Where are they?""Inside, with their Dad. He seems to be the only one they take clothes from these days, just like Ashley when she was little. I learnt to adapt." She smiles, her beauty showing no sign of fatigue or fading.Tanya walks around, smiling at the beautiful frames on the wall, saying nothing.Harry is on a call on the c
At the party after the wedding ceremony, everyone puts on their dresses according to the theme as decided by Holly and Darlene.And Egyptian times were known mostly for the gold in their clothes and fine linens so there was a flash of gold coming from everywhere.But when Sue came in, there was no gold that matched hers, none was as luxurious and elegant as her own, along with the modest yet exquisite accessories laid in her hair.And none shone the brightest.It was really giving the Cleopatran vibe as everyone expected.As they will say, Sue ate and left no crumbs.When it comes to the time to throw flowers, every single person was arranged behind Sue, all, or most, eager to catch the flower and decide their future for themselves in marriage.At the back, it included Tara, Raya, Marshall was forced there by Ford against all his own wishes, Tanya and Harry, forced in there by their mum, Darlene and Holly too, giggling like children how they would not mind a man at their age, Ella, Ear
Dignitaries from fear and near, important people from inside and outside the country all attended the wedding.It was tagged that one wedding that will be me remembered for years to come.Holly and Darlene really outdo themselves, making sure that everything is in place and then leaving Sue and Ford to just simply enjoy their day.Very early in the morning, people have started to arrive and upon closer look, they are no ordinary set of people.There was a special guest that threw everyone off the bat.Very early that day, a long black limousine shows up, bearing a ton of gifts and simply a letter with it.At the time, only the residents and family members are around, also the working staff, doing last minute touches to the outdoor wedding venue.Sue receives the flowers and the other gifts and then the letter. She thanks the deliverers and tears open the letter, she reads the letter to the slow widening of her family's eyes and surprise.Even she herself had to gasp."This is signed Sa
It's Ford's turn to facepalm, although there's a hint of hidden laughter on his face. "We'll deal with you two later. Let's attend to the reporters so we can get some rest, what do you think?"Sue nods, agreeing. "Please.""Attention please. Come this way if you have questions. We'll answer them to the best of our abilities."This grabbed all attention towards the couple who stand side by side, Ford's large hands enclosing Sue's in his. "So we heard you have questions for us?""Is a wedding really happening? I mean you're two influential families. Don't you want to give a chance to others?"They all laugh."Well, what can we say when fate drew us to one another? I can't swap her for the world and I'm sure it's a mutual feeling." Ford responds, gently squeezing Sue's hand.Sue nods slowly by his side, her smile infectious."Another question. What will happen to your businesses when you marry? Ms Sue has her own company and you do yours and Ms Sue's family has hers too. It's a lot. Woul
For the next few weeks, all Holly and Darlene saw of their children and grandchild was video calls and posts on their social media accounts.They had tons of fun, not wanting it to end.They visited many states, including Dallas where everyone got to go to a Cowboy festival where they had rodeo drives and roasted pigs and kicked up as many dusts they could on themselves and others while riding horses and when simply running around, having fun.For the first few days after the incident that shook the whole family so much, Ashley was a little sad and scared. Every minute, she would shake without reason, like a sudden gust of wind was blown on her and it worried everyone so much until they went on their vacation where Ashley was always within eyeshot. Everyone had eyes on her and others, ready to make another lesson of anybody who tries to try shit with them as an individual and as a family as a whole.For a whole month, they visited every amusement park, every theme park, every Five Mi
Ford stands with the Chief of the Police Force as they both watch the body get covered and the ambulance leaves with the other.The chief barks out orders to his men and they respond with gusto and then he faces Ford and smiles warily. "What really happened here?""They both had kidnapped my daughter and sister. I wanted to teach them a lesson but I didn't even get to. Brian got his hand shot off by Angela while she fell through that window all on her own. I guess the guilt from shooting her partner was too much but I don't think she'd want to die so the falling must have been an accident." He explains, meeting the Chief's eyes very bravely and squarely."Hm, I see. So that's what happened. We'll get the body to the morgue while the man will be taken to the hospital. I never thought I'd see a severed hand like that, it looked so roughly pulled or torn apart. Do you know about that?"Ford shakes his head. "As soon as Angela fell, I and my assistant both left the room, hoping we could s
Angela backs towards the window while Sue walks forward as well, scalpel in hand.*Hours later, Ashley is asleep with Sue holding her close to her chest, rocking her as she sleeps.She doesn't even notice when Tanya comes into the room, her face wet with tears, tears of mixed feelings.Sadness and Happiness at the same time.Tanya sits beside her and touches Sue's shoulder ever so slightly. "You know it is not your fault right? Those bastards must have known one way or the other that whatever happened was a result of their own choices."Sue tries to smile. "It's not that actually but thanks for being here with me..." Sue glances at Ashley as the girl snuggles closer to her, putting her head on her inner arms. Sue turns to Tanya and smiles appreciatively. "You know, I never had the opportunity to adequately thank you for what you did even after you got beaten while doing it. I really owe you a lot."Tanya smiles widely. "You don't need to thank me. It's what any human would have done,
James picks up Ashley from the ground, trying to calm and stop her from crying and at the same time, noticing the soft bump on the door.The door opens and out comes Marshall, who barks at one of the two men who came up with him. "Call the authorities! Immediately." He goes back in and closes the door behind him again.James tried to peep in through the open crack but he didn't see anything other than Marshall's body blocking the door and the light in the room.Who had been shot?No one knows, all except those inside.*Holly laughs excitedly as she licks off the upper part of the ice cream she's holding, and Darlene cracking jokes jokes beside her."And then I go, oh my goodness, I didn't switch on the electric cooker after putting the water on for over two hours..."Holly only laughs the more. "How did you not know?""Seriously. I felt like an idiot. All after bragging that I can make a world known chef. A world known chef who forgets to switch on the cooker.""Yeah, you're well on
Terribly shaking and nervous as she stares at the dark muzzle of the gun pointing at her head, Angela walks straight for the door after pulling the key out of her chest.Shakingly, she puts the key in the lock and turns it open."Open the door."Angela pulls down the knob and opens the door just as Marshall and two men enter the boutique.All the noise and ruckus has attracted people who weren't there just minutes before and now there were people peeping in through the boutique's glass windows.Angela steps out first, Sue follows behind her and then James.When the crowd sees the gun, there's a collective gasp.Marshall walks to meet her. "Would you like me to handle that?"Sue smiles at him, "Don't worry, I've got this. I'm sure if I don't kill her, I can at least ruin her pretty face." Sue says quite loudly and just as much as she knows people's weak points, she'll bet everything that Angie's weak points is her looks.Her hands still up, Sue nudges her into the other room, she enters