✿ CHAPTER 13 ✿
A FEW MOMENT'S AGO
"I feel so embarrassed right now, Ugh" Sofiya glared at me as we arrived at CITY MALL ELEVEN.
"What's there to be embarrassed about?" I rolled my eyes as I tucked my ID card into my Jacket pocket.
"It's just a leather suit and nothing more" My eyes crinkled to the corner as I smiled.
"You usually don't dress this way, what's the occasion?"
"Uhm, no, it's nothing at all. I just felt like dressing this way today," I lied.
People couldn't help but turn their heads when I walked in, I felt so annoyed that I decided to cover up my face with my helmet.
"Wait!, what the hell do you think you're doing?" Sofiya was startled.
"What? isn't this cool?" I smiled behind the helmet.
"Take that off now!"
"No, no way!" I pulled away from her.
"Hey!, I said take that off now!"
"Not if you catch me first" I smirked
"You-" she ran after me.
A few minutes later we both arrived at a clothing store."I'm going on a date soon, so I need to get a charming dress" Sofiya giggled and I just rolled my eyes behind the helmet.
"Right, Amelia, I heard you broke up with Caesar. Are the rumors true?" I was stunned.
How did she get to know about this?.
"Rumors? And how did you hear about it?"
"So that means it's true. How couldn't you tell me such a trivial matter" she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Come on, it was just a little argument, we're over now"
"Little argument? A little argument that's spreading like wildfire at college?"
"What do you mean at college"
"Stephanie, that bitch, she openly told everyone she slept with your ex-boyfriend!" Stephanie, my former best friend.
"All this happened yesterday right?"
I was silent, I couldn't believe my own best friend could do this to me, and talk less of spreading the news at school.
"Come on girl! cheer up! you don't need to feel bad about those a**holes. They don't deserve you"
"How do you know I'm sad? I'm putting on a helmet" I said pointing to my head.
Sofiya chuckled
"I can obviously tell from your body language without seeing your facial expression."
Oh right, how could I forget, Sofiya is currently studying psychology. she knows everything about the human body and mind; she can read you like a book.
"Aren't we supposed to look for a lovely dress for you?" I changed the topic.
"Right, come on let's go"
While Sofiya was checking out some dresses in the corner, my eyes fell on a lovely scarf displayed on a mannequin. I loved the scarf, at least it can help me feel warm in this winter season.
Just as I was about to reach the mannequin, I saw a very tall man walking over to that same mannequin. He stared at the scarf like he also liked it.
"Hell no" I quickly made my way to that mannequin, and just as the man was about to reach his hand for the red scarf, I grabbed it immediately.
"Excuse me-" the man paused as he turned his head to look at me.
OH MY GOD!!!
What the hell is this beast doing here, the scarf falling from my hands. I was so shocked to the extent that I fell to the floor and hit my helmet on the hard tiles, luckily my face was covered.
"Ughh, my head" I hissed. My ID fell to the floor.
"Are you okay?" he frowned when he saw me on the floor, he tried helping me up but I rudely pushed his hands away.
I was panting in fear, I couldn't let this man Recognize me, NO, NOT YET AMELIA!
I immediately made a run, Sofiya was coming towards me as I dragged her by the hand out of the clothing store.
"Wait, what's happening? Amelia wait!" I didn't listen to her as I dragged her along with me until we arrived outside the mall, panting.
"What the hell was that back there Amelia!" she was mad.
"I, I'm sorry I just, let's go home now, please" I looked inside the mall, checking if Leonard was coming.
"Amelia, what's wrong? , who are you running from-"
"No time to explain, let's go now"
"But my dress-" I didn't wait for her to finish as I pulled her into the car and drove off immediately.
✿ CHAPTER 14 ✿LEONARD'S POVShe was already gone before I could reach out to her. I looked down at the floor as I gently picked up the red scarf, but something strange caught my eye. It looks like an ID, was it the biker's ID?I carefully picked up the ID and I examined it."Amelia Johnson?" My mind drifted back to all the memories that night as I saw the photo of her displayed on the ID.I was astonished, I couldn't believe it. She knew it was me and immediately made a run.At that instant, I quickly made my way outside the mall."Hey!, Leonard wait up!" Daniel called out as he saw me walk outside the clothing store. I didn't turn back as I headed outside Immediately to meet up with her.By the time I got outside, she was gone. I panted softly as I clenched the ID around my hand."Damn it!" I cursed."Bro!, I've been calling after you, where did you go?" I walked back inside the mall and I saw Daniel coming out of the cl
✿ CHAPTER 15 ✿AMELIA'S POVWhen we arrived back at the house."You did what?!!!" I explained to Sofiya everything about how I met Leonard and how we ended up having a one night stand. but her reaction was crazy."I don't know who he is" I fiddled with my fingers."You don't even-" she took a deep breath to calm herself."Did you take contraceptive pills?""Yes, yes I did.""I really don't know what to say to you amelia, I hope you don't ever cross paths with that man ever again"\"I promise, I'll make sure I'll have nothing to do with him anymore, just don't, Just don't tell my parents okay?" I begged her."Come on, I won't tell your parents" she smiled"Thanks so much!, you're the best cousin ever!" I hugged her tight."Well, actually I've also had a one-night stand before" she whispered as her cheeks flushed red. I was beyond shocked.{* UHM, WHAT? !!! *}"OH MY GOD!, sofiya!" I hit her arm."I'm serious ok? don't go y
✿ CHAPTER 16 ✿2 DAYS LATER.Finally, I came back home from college. Today was the day we'd have dinner with the CEO of my dad's company. I couldn't describe this feeling I had, but I felt nervous deep inside of me. Was it because I was going on a dinner night with a CEO? I pushed the feeling aside as I walked to my room, but a voice called me back."Young miss, you're back home. The madam instructed for you to get ready in an hour" Uncle Charles said from down the stairs.I nodded "ok, I'll get ready now" With that I walked into my room. I set my bag down and walked into the bathroom to take a cool shower.A few minutes later after showering, I walked up to my closet, having another difficult challenge.TO CHOOSE A DRESSThis has always been my challenge whenever I'm going somewhere important with my parents. They always want me to dress responsibly and elegant as a woman, but when I'm back at home I can dress however I l
✿ CHAPTER 17 ✿"Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, your table is right this way" A female waitress walked up to us as she said with a smile.My parents nodded as we followed behind her.This restaurant looked like a very classy one, mainly for celebrities I guess. The bright lights were too much as it hurt my eyes, I tried looking away from the light as I gazed down at the floor. While walking my mom suddenly turned to face me as she whispered."Are you ok?" I was startled, Did My Mom just ask me if I was ok?"Uhm, yeah, I'm good" I looked at her, and she nodded as she looked away and continued walking behind My Dad. I sighedThe CEO was nowhere to be seen when we arrived at our table, wasn't the CEO supposed to be here before us?"Take a seat Amelia" My dad pulled out a seat for me and My Mom, the round table had two seats each, opposite each other. At least we kept the fourth seat for the CEO. I felt both nervous and excited at the sam
✿ CHAPTER 18 ✿I could feel my heart racing very fast….how didn't I realize this man was my dad's boss…. I've been trying to push away the memories from that night but seeing him here, dressed up and looking hotter than I remembered that night, brought all the memories rushing back.I quickly stood up and walked away from the table…I was inside the bathroom for some minutes trying to calm myself down until I heard the sound of leather shoes approaching…immediately, the bathroom door swung open, I looked up and saw this godly handsome man…why did this man have to be so hot as hell !"Excuse me, sir. This is the ladies' bathroom." I was nervousHe stayed silent as he locked the door behind him, ensuring no one walked in. he turned to face me, his eyes filled with unspoken emotions. He steps closer…each step made my heart race…I stepped back until my back hit the wall…"What are-""Why are you running from me Amelia?" his voi
✿ CHAPTER 19 ✿Suddenly I remembered the day I bumped into him at the shopping mall. My face turned red when I realized he might have known it was me. But how on earth did he know it was me?my face was covered obviously, I was so confused right now…"I have to take my leave now, I enjoyed my dinner tonight," Leonard said to my parents"You're leaving already? Anyways, it was nice having dinner with Mr. Leonard tonight" My Mom said with a smile."I'll see Mr. Leonard out" My Dad suggested"No, never mind…I'll take my leave now." I looked up at Leonard as he waved my parents goodbye. He didn't even spare me a glance anymore. Was I too harsh at him back in the bathroom? Whatever, it's not like I care. He's a grown-up man anyway.After Leonard left, we also proceeded to leave that moment."Do you think the CEO enjoyed tonight's treat?" My Mom asked as we got into the car."I know he did…he's quite different from his usual self at
✿ CHAPTER 20 ✿THE NEXT DAYI arrived at campus, and as I got out of my car I also spotted Sofiya coming out from her car…"Amelia!" she ran to hug me tight."I…I can't, can't breathe" I choked on my words."Oh, sorry" she let go of me as I gasped for air.I glared at her."Seems like someone wants me dead!" I cleared my throat."Come on…I was just excited to see you…it's been days since I last saw my sweet cousin" She smiled and I rolled my eyes walking ahead of her."Hey!, wait up!" she ran after me.While we were walking down the hallway."Right, Amelia!!" she yelled."Jesus Christ Sofiya!... I'm next to you…why shout in my ear" I touched my ears to make sure I wasn't bleeding."Amelia guess what!... I heard that a very handsome CEO is coming to our school today!" Sofiya squealed in excitement."Huh?, CEO?" I was confused."Yes, I heard his company is one of the people who sponsor our school"I halted in my steps
✿ CHAPTER 21 ✿LEONARD'S POV30 minutes ago"One more word from you and you're fired!" I couldn't bear one more word coming out of Theo's mouth, why does this stupid assistant of mine have to be so annoying all the time?."But boss, I'm just curious as to why you suddenly want to visit that college," Theo said as he adjusted his glasses."Can't I visit the school I sponsored?" I asked, gazing out the car window."Yes sir but-""Drive faster," I said to the chauffeur as he sped up the car to the college.Theo looked at me with a scrutinizing gaze. I slowly turned my head to look at him but before I could turn my head he hurriedly averted his gaze to the tablet on his lap as he pushed his glass up. His hands trembling slightly.I paid him no attention as I shifted my gaze back to the window, all I could think of now was Amelia.When we arrived at the school gates, the security recognized me and my two bodyguards and let me in."Do I
✿ CHAPTER 35 ✿LEONARD'S POV"I've settled everything needed for the company's 30th anniversary" Mr. Johnson took a seat opposite me."The anniversary will take place on the 15th of this month?" I asked"According to your father's instructions, yes it will," Mr. Johnson said while going through the files in his hand."Hmm," my eyes kept drifting towards my room door."I heard there was supposed to be a board meeting?" Mr. Johnson asked."Oh right, I forgot-"At this moment my stupid assistant barged into my office."Boss, The executives have been waiting!"I rubbed my temples, I needed to change the pin of my office door immediately."Schedule the meeting for another day, I'm occupied right now""But sir- wait, are you still wearing the coffee-stained trouser?" Theo walked up to me."Don't come any closer-" but before I could stop him he was already beside me."Your trouser was stained with coffee?" Mr. Johnson asked."Yes, Miss Amelia spilled coffee on him at the-""Shut up Theo!!" I
✿ CHAPTER 34 ✿"Why would I help you with that?" I creased my brows."What did you think I wanted you to help me with?" he slowly walked towards me.I could feel my heart in my throat with every step he took towards me…the sound of his leather shoe on the marble tiles scratched my ears.I walked backward till my back hit the wall and he caged me between his arms."Does your dad know you're up on the first floor? Hm?" he tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear."Can you stop touching me?""Why? It's not like it's my first time" he grinned.My face turned red, THIS MAN!!I tried to pull away from him but he grabbed my arm and yanked me back."Where are you going?""Away from you…""Why? Don't you like being close to me?" he leaned forward and whispered in my ear.{ *OF COURSE, SHE LOVES BEING CLOSE TO YOU!!* }My face turned red like a chill pepper.I tried pulling away but he pressed his body harder against mine."Stop fighting it Amelia" I felt his hot breath on my ear that tickled t
✿ CHAPTER 33 ✿"No, I'm not supposed to be here" I tried explaining but I was already out of the elevator. The elevator shut close behind me…"What do I do?" I looked around for another elevator to enter… finally, I saw another elevator by the end of the hallway.I quickly made my way to that elevator, but it had a different color from the other elevators. It was a black elevator…I hit the button to the last floor…'ding' the elevator door opened and I covered my mouth with my hands as I gasped, making my cup of coffee fall on the floor…I was shocked!"Miss Amelia?" Leonard's assistant, Theo, was surprised to see me.The gorgeous man before me looked down at his suit pants before looking up at me with an indifferent expression."You spilled coffee on me""Ah!, I'm so sorry…so so sorry!" I was panicking, I felt my heart racing. I didn't expect to meet Leonard this way!I was nervous, I didn't know what to do at that moment."What do we do about this?" he gestured to his suit pants th
✿ CHAPTER 32 ✿I sat quietly in My Dad's office while he was doing his work.But this isn't the reason I'm here…I came here to see-"Amelia, here, have some coffee" Assistant Zane handed me a cup of hot coffee."Thanks" I smiled."Your Dad is always busy on weekdays""As the vice CEO, he takes over from the main boss""The main boss can be very scary sometimes""The main boss? You mean the CEO right?""Yes, everything going on in this building is being controlled by him""He is very strict with his employees, no one dares to disobey his rules""There are still some people who were working at the time of the CEO's father when he was still in his seat. The boss respects these people because they are older than him, and your father is one of the people he respects even though he's the CEO"WOW!! I sure did learn something new about Leonard today."Where is the CEO?" I asked"He's about to have a board meeting with some executives" Assistant Zane sipped his coffee."Oh" I sipped my coffee
✿CHAPTER 31✿An hour later, Sofiya's Mom stormed into the ward, walked over to Sofiya, and grabbed her by the ear."Ahh!, mom my ear hurts!!" Sofiya cried out."You ungrateful child!!" she twisted her ears painfully."You don't listen to your mother!!"My dad walked over to calm his sister."Linda calm down, you’re hurting her""Hurting her? What if something had truly happened to her and Amelia? What would we have done?""The good thing is that they are ok, right?" My Mom saidAunt Linda glared at Sofiya before releasing her."Do you want to rip my ear out of my head?" Sofiya rubbed her ear as she pouted"Are you still talking back at me?""Ah! No no !" Sofiya stepped behind my mom"Aunty, please tell your sister-in-law to forgive me""Sofiya, just stop" I pulled her to my side."Aunt Linda, Sofiya is sorry. She just got drunk and those men decided to use the opportunity to drug her, please forgive her" I pleaded on behalf of Sofiya.Aunt Linda's expression softened."I'm not mad at
✿ CHAPTER 30 ✿AMELIA'S POV"Uhm, can I speak with you for a moment?" I said to Leonard as he stepped into the ward with his assistant behind him."Sure," he said calmly."You both can take all the time you want!" Sofiya said with a smirk."Shut up" I glared at her before walking outside with Leonard, leaving only Leonard's assistant in the ward with Sofiya.While we were both outside Sofiya's ward."Thank you for saving my and my cousin's life" I whispered."if it wasn't for you, I- I can't even think about what would have happened to us" I looked up at him but his expression was neutral as he looked down at me with that gaze again.'What was going on with this man' I thought to myself as I avoided his gaze."Are you listening to what am saying?""What if I hadn't called you Amelia?""What?""What would you have done?" he slowly stepped towards me."I, I-""Do you know how worried I was, how worried your parents were?"Every step he took towards me made me feel like I was stepping o
✿ CHAPTER 29 ✿Leonard's POV**The night before**"I'd love to make a deal with our two companies" the man before me smiled."Meeting adjourned," I said coldly as I grabbed my phone and hurriedly left the meeting hall.The man was stunned."But sir, this is very important,! " My assistant said as he followed behind me."We were about to have a big collaboration with his company," My Assistant said as he tried to catch up with my long strides."You can take care of it while I'm gone," I said without looking back."Where are you going sir, sir?" he called out to me as I walked faster out of the company building into my car."Good evening sir" My Chauffeur greeted gently."I'll drive today, go home early.""Sir, you'll drive?" he asked in surprise."Wait for me, sir!" Theo called out as he hurriedly got into the passenger seat.I got into the driver's seat and drove off.I drove very fast to meet Amelia at the bar. I had a feeling that things weren't as simple as they seemed.I called he
✿ CHAPTER 28 ✿"What a sexy-looking girl""I bet she'll be as delicious as she looks"I felt the men coming very close to me like a lion ready to devour its prey…I could feel their breath on my skin…"Please!, don't!" I tried shifting away but they were so close, tears rolling down my eyes…"Amelia!... Amelia wake up!""No!, No!, No!" I woke up panting, my clothes drenched with sweat…my heart racing…I turned to look beside me and saw Leonard by the side of my bed with a worried expression on his face."where- where am I?" I looked around."You're in the hospital Amelia"he took out a face towel from his pocket and wiped the sweat on my forehead."Hospital? Sofiya!...where's sofiya?" I panicked"She, she was in that room…where is she!!" I stood up abruptly throwing the sheets away."Amelia wait!""Don't tell me to wait! I need to see her!" I raised my voice"You just woke up!... I can't let you walk around in this condition Amelia!
✿ CHAPTER 27 ✿My parents prepared to take Aunt Luciana and Ace back to their home."Amelia, you can go back on your own right?" My Mom asked"Of course, I can go home myself""Okay, then. I'll see you later," My Dad said as he drove off, leaving me standing alone.My phone rang"Amelia" Sofiya sounded weak over the phone."What's wrong Sofiya!...where the hell are you?" I was worried"Please come over Amelia…I can't move…I feel weak and-""Sofiya where are you…please tell me!" I quickly hailed a cab."The bar…am at the bar" the call ended."Oh God!, Sofiya what have you done!" I got into the cabThere was only one bar I knew Sofiya often visited a lot.At this moment Leonard's call came in."Amelia, where are you?" he asked, his voice sounding concerned."I'm going to fetch my cousin at a bar," I said"A bar?""I think something happened to her...I have to go now""Tell me where you are, and I'll come over""No, you don't