Williams drove Barbie straight to her house. Once they arrived in front of her apartment, he opened the door of his car for her to come out."Thank you very much," she said to him and began walking towards her door.He stood for a while, staring at her, and a plan suddenly formed in his mind.He went after her and said, "Hold on, Zach asked me to see that you get home, so, I should make sure you actually get inside the house.""Alright," she nodded.As they walked towards her door, he asked, "Do you stay alone? Or, do you live with your parents?""I stay alone," she replied. "My parents aren't in the country right now, so, I'm all by myself.""That's interesting. Okay....so, I guess I can....""Would you like to come in?" She asked. "I mean, I could offer you a glass of water or wine, or something. Just to show my appreciation for everything you've done for me and Paige, today.""Okay, let's go in." He replied.He followed her into the house and sat on the couch in the living room."N
After leaving Blanca and Co, Zach had his driver, whom he had earlier called, drive them to Paige's school. It was a little late at this time, but they were allowed to drive to the parking lot, and Zach got into the passenger seat of Paige's car.Rather than going to the driver's side, she stood by his side and said, "Please, can you drive, Mr. Zach?""Why do you want me to drive?" Zach asked.Paige smiled, "Because I love staring at you. I want to watch you while you drive."Zach shook his head, smiling, "In that case, hop in, Sunshine. You know I can do anything for you."Paige happily got into the car, while Zach moved to the driver's side and drove her back to her father's house.Once they stopped at the entrance, Paige looked at her watch and said, "Today I'm home early. It's just a few minutes past eight.""Yeah, I don't want us to make your dad unhappy in any way," Zach replied. "Will it be possible to see you tomorrow?""Of course," Paige replied. "I do have a lot to do in sch
Paige opened her eyes in the morning and began to get ready for school as quickly as she could. She came out of her room, and saw her dad and Lina, waiting for her at the dining table. She joined them at the table and took her seat.Seeing that her father was all dressed up for work, she smiled, "You're looking handsome and sharp today, Dad. I've never seen you leaving for work so early.""Yes, I have a very important meeting," he replied.Lina, who was sitting at the table, asked, "Can we eat, Dad? I'm running late.""Okay, dear," Melvin replied.Paige briefly regarded Lina, seeing that the dress she wore was the same as the one Zach had recently gotten for her. Paige decided not to comment on it and focused her attention on the food in front of her.Paige was about to take a spoonful into her mouth when someone rang the doorbell. Lina got up, ran towards the door, and opened it while both Paige and Melvin focused on the door to see who it was.It turned out to be a delivery man a
Once they got to the class, Paige looked at the guy who had held her hand and pulled her hand from his hold."Thanks for that," she said to him.Afterward, she turned and wanted to walk away, but he said, "Hold on."As she turned and looked at him, she realized that she was seeing him for the first time."Are you a new student?" She asked.He chuckled, "New student? Paige, I should be asking you that question.""Me?" Paige shook her head. There was no need to go into an argument with him, so she said, "If that is all, excuse me.""I said hold on, don't be so fast.""What is it?" She asked. "You helped me back there, and I said thank you.""Well, there's a reason why I helped you, Paige Summers.""Paige Summers? So you know my old name?" She asked."Well, yeah, because we are partners." He replied."Partners? What does that mean?""Are you always this clueless?" He asked. "Everyone knows about the music project, and you're my partner.""I was paired with you? But how can that be? The l
"Why don't you guess?" Paige replied Zach while trying to sound like a guy."Well, I don't know how to guess; just tell me who you are," Zach said.She smiled and kissed him on his right cheek.Zach spun his chair around and pulled her into his arms while she chuckled as she sat on one of his thighs.He pinched her cheeks, "Naughty you, what did you think? That you'd come into my office and I wouldn't know? I knew from the moment you left your school and began making your way here.""How is that possible?" Paige asked."Well, your bodyguards informed me," Zach replied."Bodyguards, I have bodyguards?" Paige was surprised."Yeah, we talked about it, Paige. Are you saying you did not notice the three of them?" Zach asked.She shook her head, "No, I did not."Zach smiled, "Well, that's good. If you didn't notice them, it means they're doing a good job."Paige thought back to how Cynthia had said she saw some bodyguards and concluded they must've been her bodyguards."Did they see what ha
When Paige arrived at the academy, she went to the cafeteria to meet Sammy, who was waiting for her."Yes, I am here," she said and took a seat. "Let's go over what we need to do. I heard you play the guitar and piano, so which is it going to be? I have some songs which I've written, and perhaps I'll have a look at them to see if you're okay with what I have."He smiled and leaned back, "I'm a straightforward person, Paige. So, I'm going to be honest with you.""Go on," Paige replied."Do you have a boyfriend?" He asked."Do I have a boyfriend? What has that got to do with the music we're making?""Please, just answer my question." He told her."Why should I answer your question?" Paige asked him."Well, because I want you to be my girlfriend."Paige scoffed, "Just like that?""Just like that," he replied.She chuckled, and he exclaimed, "Wow! You have such a beautiful smile, Paige.""Nice try," Paige replied. "But there's no need for all this. I'm in love with someone else."He moved
Paige got into her car but remained inside. She kept thinking about what Anthony had said. How could her mum still be alive when she was buried years ago?And if her mum was truly alive, why did she leave her alone all this time? For years, she missed her so much and suffered at the hands of the Summers, so how could it be? Her mum loved her so much that she would never be able to live away from her."Don't think too much about it, Paige. How can you trust anything he says? He is probably desperate and wants to take back the company from you. Don't fall into his trap." After speaking to herself, Paige turned on the ignition and was about to drive off when her phone rang.Seeing that it was a call from Barbie, she turned off her car and answered it, saying, "Hey Barbie, what's up?""Hey, Paige," Barbie replied. "I know we spoke earlier but I had to call you again because I have something important to tell you. I can't tell you over the phone though, so I was wondering if you could stop
Paige smiled at Zach and said, "I only have eyes for you too, Mr. Zach."They gazed at each other as time ticked by. Finally, Zach spoke, "Alright, dear, to the movies we go.""With all pleasure," Paige replied.He turned on the ignition and drove her to the cinema. Upon arrival, he noticed that different movies were being displayed, but what caught his attention was a romantic comedy, he wanted something to make Paige laugh, so he chose that one.After getting ice cream and popcorn, they entered the theater. They decided to sit at the back since Paige preferred not to be too close to the screen. They took seats at the top, and as the movie started, Zach noticed Paige's undivided attention.She kept laughing, finding the movie hilarious, while Zach mostly watched her, occasionally feeding her popcorn.At some point, her laughter drew the attention of those seated below them, but Paige remained oblivious to it. Zach glared at the onlookers, causing them to quickly avert their gazes.Du
CORAAs we were rescued out of the elevator, Reign requested a stretcher for me. At this point, Lucas' men in black suit who had been chasing me, all rushed towards me, wanting to take me away even in my condition.Reign lost it and punched the first man who touched me. He landed on his back and lost consciousness. All the other men moved back, shocked by his action.I turned and stared at him, surprised at how strong he was. A small crowd had already gathered and they were all staring in surprise. Reign looked disheveled and his shirt was soaked with sweat, completely different from how he looked when I first saw him.I was so weak that I could barely move my body. I could not understand how he could still act as though nothing happened to him. Right before I was wheeled into the van, I mumbled a 'thank you,' to him and he smiled.I didn't know if I would ever see him again and the chances of our paths crossing again were almost zero. I sadly closed my eyes and waited for the van to m
CORAWhen I was pulled into the elevator and found out it was by Reign Fletcher, I could not believe my eyes. How could I? The Fletchers were the wealthiest family in London. His mother, Paige Fletcher was a music legend and it was no secret that she was spoiled silly by her husband who loved her more than anything else in the world. Tiffany Fletcher, Reign's sister was a popular singer who was just like her mother. She was presently on tour and I was one of her die-hard fans.Reign was the different one who was believed to be enigmatic, avoided the media, and rarely granted interviews. There were no scandals about him and even though people knew a lot about the other Fletchers, he was the exception. What were the odds that someone like him would be kind enough to value a life like mine?When he gave me mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and I opened my eyes, it was as though I saw the face of an angel sent to me from above. I was awestruck by his kindness and humility.What I was going thr
REIGNI walked into SUN INDUSTRIES with a smile on my face and a bouquet of roses to see Lisa, my girlfriend. Our mothers were best friends and had been so since their youth. Both families were so close that Lisa and I practically grew up together.She was the closest person to me and when we both got into college, I confessed my feelings to her and she accepted to be my girlfriend. Our families were so happy about it and our marriage was inevitable.One of the things I loved about Lisa was her drive. She was so passionate about work, yet reserved and hardworking. She took over SUN INDUSTRIES from her blood father, Williams Sun, who was released from prison years ago, and in no time, she took the company to much greater heights.The excitement on my face died when I arrived at her office and learned she wasn't around. We had agreed to meet at three and I was a very punctual person.I dialed her number and when she answered the call, she said, "I am so sorry, Reign. Something important
SEQUEL TO MY LITTLE SUNSHINE On the same day I got married, I learned a heartbreaking truth; I was merely a substitute; a stand-in bride for my husband's beloved. My dreams and feelings didn't matter to anyone but me.In the eyes of the public, I was his wife but at home, I had to live as a furniture and a prisoner.Refusing to live such a miserable life, I ran, faster than I had ever done in my entire life, but then, I found myself walking on thin ice.I was on the brink of a precipice when someone reached out his hand and gave me a lifeline. He was Reign Fletcher, and he became my everything.~~~CORAShe bumped into my life unexpectedly, and suddenly, what started out as an accident became the most important moment of my life. I never understood what it felt like to love someone else more than you do yourself until I met Cora Gilbert.~~~~REIGN
CORAI stared at the red lacy lingerie in front of me and blushed shyly. After hesitating for a while, I finally put it on and laid on the king-sized bed, assuming a sexy posture.Twenty minutes later, my husband, Lucas Grey, walked into the room and when he saw me, a look of surprise appeared on his face. I thought it was because I was putting on sexy lingerie, and I felt embarrassed, blaming myself for allowing my best friend, Emily talk me into such foolishness. I learned quickly that I thought wrong."What the hell are you doing in my bedroom?" Lucas thundered, his voice completely different from that of the man I had married a few hours ago.I sat upright and was about to speak when he ordered, "Get out of this room right now."I instantly got off the bed but rather than leave, I asked, "What is wrong, Lucas? Why are you speaking to me so disrespectfully?"He snorted, "Disrespectfully? I am appalled by your shamelessness. Why would you come into my bedroom, and that too dressed l
EIGHT MONTHS LATERPaige sat lazily on the sofa while Zach stood beside her with a briefcase in his hand."Are you sure you're feeling okay?" he asked.She nodded, "Yes, I am okay. you can leave."Zach had an important meeting, but he was reluctant to leave Paige. Ever since she got far along in her pregnancy, she became easily irritated and threw tantrums. Although he knew she tried her best not to make things difficult for him, sometimes she just couldn't help her condition.Susan had, on one occasion, said something that irritated her, and she told Zach she did not want to see Susan anymore. So, Zach immediately fired Susan. However, she pleaded repeatedly for another chance, saying it was a mistake, and Paige felt sorry for her. So she told Zach to let her go for the time being and only allow her back after she had given birth.In her place, Zach brought four more people to attend to Paige. two were nurses, and the other two were maids; these ones were always at Paige's beck and c
Two Months LaterZach sat down with his eyes blindfolded and a wide smile plastered on his face. The two months he had spent with Paige enjoying their honeymoon in Paris turned out to be the best time of his life.They had so many fun and loving activities together, but the most exciting was that they took turns surprising each other. Every day, he was either giving Paige a surprise or she was giving him a surprise. He was a little sad that their honeymoon was about to come to an end, and they had to go back to London to begin their life and face the world as a couple.Barbie's wedding to Luke was coming up in two days, so they had to leave before then, especially since she had chosen Paige to be her chief bridesmaid."I'm still waiting," he said to Paige, and she smiled, "You're not allowed to cheat. Do not take the blindfold off unless you get a signal from me."Zach raised his hands, "Yes, your highness. As you can see, I have no intention of cheating."Paige quickly set the stage
Candy kept staring at Paige, wondering why she had come to her wedding. She also recognized Barbie and Luke.Her eyes went lower to Zach and Paige's hands, which were intertwined. Seeing their rings and how fondly they held each other, she became teary-eyed and looked away.Meanwhile, Paige was busy staring at the different guests who had arrived. She spotted Anthony; Candy's father, and the moment they made eye contact, he quickly looked away and whispered some words into Beverly's ears.After they were joined together, people began to congratulate the couple, but Candy's face showed nothing but unhappiness. Zach, still holding Paige's hand, took her towards Damon to congratulate him, while Candy went to her parents.When they met Damon, Paige smiled at him and said, "Congratulations, Damon." He smiled back, "You must be Paige, the little angel who captured Zach's heart." Paige chuckled while he added, "I guess congratulations are in order too. You both got married just a few days
The next day, Barbie and Luke sat facing each other when they went out on the date Barbie had agreed to go on.Luke was staring at her, and she was smiling, but her heart was racing because she had no idea what he was going to say."I have something to say," she finally decided to break the silence. "The thing is, ever since that day I ran into your car, you have been exceptionally nice and caring towards me, and I was under the impression that Zach asked you to look after me.Paige had told me back then that she and Zach would support me in my pregnancy journey. So I came to that conclusion since you work for him, but I got to hear from Paige yesterday that Zach never asked you to look after me.This is what has been on my mind since then. I mean, if Zach did not ask you to look after me, then why have you been doing things like calling me, checking up on me, and caring for me? Do you perhaps feel sorry for me?"Luke chuckled, "Sorry for you? Come on, Barbie, you should know that can