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Vega's heart flipped as she stared at the hands that felt like hot brands gripping hers, then she gazed back at him, her brows furrowing but he just smirked at her obvious confusion."I'll take you to get ice cream instead," he said, his smooth voice trailing like a caress over her skin and she couldn't stop a light shudder as goosebumps beaded across her skin.Vega pulled away sharply, her smile and voice nervous when she spoke. "It's good. Jake is already taking me, you don't need to worry about me" she said ignoring the way Jake was pinching her sides.Zach smiled and Vega swore as her heart flipped, her stomach dropping to the floor. Yup definitely dangerous for your heart, she thought as she shook the image from her head."Jake doesn't seem to mind tho, or do you?" Zach asked, arching a brow."Of course not" Jake answered, almost spluttering. "I mean I have a lecture right now, and Vega just won't stop whining about ice cream. I'm cool if you can take her on my behalf" he said an
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Nicole cussed as she saw Zach and Vega by the ice cream stand, now she didn't have to wonder about why Arielle had been acting like a banshee all day long and lashing out at anyone that she came across for no reason, the reason was standing right in front of her, and it made her feel a bit angry and more useless. "I'm so pissed off right now!" Nicole got out in frustration and tugged at her hair harder, then gasped when the hair gave and she stared in horror as she stared at the chunk that had come off. "oh my goodness, I'm going to go bald at this point".Jenny who stood watching Vega and Zach turned to look at the hair, her eyes widening in alarm. "Nicole, are you sure this is normal. You've been losing a lot of hair lately".Nicole groaned low in her throat and resisted the urge to give her hair another vicious tug. "You think I don't know that, I'm aware of how much hair I'm losing but that's because I'm always stressed out. Do you know Zach is now going practically everywhere w
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Vega POV.Trying not to watch Zach as he sensually assaulted the ice cream with his tongue proved way harder than it should have and it made my head spin because I may or may not have dreamed of what I'd love that tongue to do me on a daily basis or even right here. But it was all a fantasy.Falling in love, or whatever this was that I was feeling for Zach was a bad idea which was why I was trying to backtrack, even tho I still had to think about winning the bet. "You look cute when you're worrying your pretty little head" he teased, his tongue darting across his lips."I'm not thinking about anything" I muttered a bit petulantly because I detested the fact that I couldn't just hate him alone. What was up with me falling for a heartbreaker? He laughed. "I knew you'd say that. Is it Markus, are you two fighting?".I stared at him and tried to read him without getting distracted by how hot he was. "You seem to like that idea a bit much don't you think".He shrugged, looking away from
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Zach's POVI watched her play my words over in her head before she glanced up at me from underneath her thick lashes, then licked at her plump glistening lips and my heart rate kicked up again as it had done while I had kissed her. I subtly took a step back because I couldn't fucking think. All I wanted to do was to put my fingers on her skin, and connect with her until I could rid of the ache that settled in my chest at the thought that she wasn't mine. The kiss messed me up, but in a good way because I had never felt such real passion for anyone before. I had only wanted to tease her when I had leaned in to kiss the corner of her lips, but from that point on it just felt like I had an out-of-body experience where I got to feel something earth-shattering and it had felt so bloody divine that my skin still tingled from it but then she'd looked mad that I kissed her, reminded me of Markus, who I officially hated because he was the barrier standing in my way. "It was just a stupid kis
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Andrianna POV.Restaurant."What was that with Zach and Markus," Jake asked with light humor but I could see the confusion and insecurities kicking in as bright as the sun. This was what I was afraid would happen. I didn't want our friendship to be ruined all because of some bullshit misunderstanding. I already had my hands full with Ray.Vega gave him a wide-eyed stare. "Don't ask me, I was confused as hell myself. "Jake crossed his arms. "If I didn't know better I would have thought Markus really thought he was your boyfriend. Crap, I have to talk to him, so he doesn't ruin your chances".I groaned out loud and they both faced me. "The only solution to this mess is for you to just tell Zach that you lied and that Markus isn't really your boyfriend"."How can I tell him that now. He won't ask me out if I turn out to be a freaking liar"."You're already a liar Vega. For the love of God, this is all a game that you want to win. Zach might think you really like him but the truth is tha
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Vega POV."Stop thinking so hard Vega, "I told myself as I tossed around on my bed that felt more like rocks instead of the warm fluffy comfort it was supposed to be."Why do I feel so guilty tho? It's not like I did anything wrong" I muttered as I dragged my lazy bones off the bed since sleep, rest, or whatever made one relax didn't seem on the menu for the unpredictable future. I mean it had been a shock when Andrianna had told me to my face that I was responsible for making Markus confused, but I'd always thought he was not interested in girls so what harm could my little teasing do?Turned out my teasing really almost ruined my best friend relationship, and ultimately our friendship but I couldn't help but feel that Markus did not deserve Jake for even falling for me, or was it really my fault because I messed with his head? "Oh my god, can I just have a normal day like the rest of the humans on the planet huh" I shouted, muffling my voice with the pillow as my legs trashed arou
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Zach POV. I smiled even tho I felt raw from spilling out the thoughts and memories that destroyed and consumed my every waking hour, but it was all because something was calming about Vega. She made me feel good about myself."My Dad doesn't really like me but I know it's all my fault. You see, he has to spend a huge amount of money to clean up my mess. And trust me when I say, I make a lot of mess." I chuckled, then stepped closer to her. "I'm sorry for putting a strain on you and Markus's relationship". I said even tho I hated Markus. The guy didn't deserve Vega and his attitude was infuriating but looking at him had made me self-reflect. Markus might not be the perfect guy for Vega but I wasn't either because I choose to make everything a competition instead of just following my feelings. If I wanted to be with Vega, I had to do it right. "I'm not really with Markus" Vega suddenly blurted out and I could feel my gaze widening in shock before my brows furrowed in confusion."Wh
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Vega POV.It's been a few days but I felt like shit the more I proceeded with trying to win the bet and break Zach's heart, hence why I'd been avoiding him like my life depended on it. Unloading all that stuff on me last weak about what he'd gone through made me feel like a fucking monster but it was also hard not to imagine that this was his strategy to win me over no matter how sincere it was he sounded. What if this was the card he used to get the girls and once he got what he wanted, he dumped them and laughed in their faces, but then again what if he was telling the truth? I tugged at my hair because overthinking was a bitch and I felt tired of going around in circles. Whatever I just had to focus on winning the bet first, then I'll tell him everything and if he's truly In love with me then I hope he can look past it just the way he did when I confessed about lying about Markus. I turned the corner and gasped as something wet splashed into my face. I staggered back as I blinked t
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Zach POV. I groaned as the black mask placed over my face was ripped off, the bright light in the room making me wince, while Andrianna cursed beside me, as she struggled around in her bonds. I took in the situation, tested the strength of the binding and when it gave a little, I knew a little work on the knot would get it to loosen in time, that was if I didn't get shot before. Andrianna and I must have had the same thought as Arielle spilled everything she knew to us because we both rushed off to look for Vega, thinking that Ray was going to go for her. We had been searching everywhere when someone called to say they had her and I had gotten so furious and scared that they were going to hurt her that I didn't think everything through as I followed their instructions to a T. I glanced around the room, searching for Vega, my heart pumping erratically in my chest. I couldn't bear it if I saw Vega slumped over somewhere, hurt or dead. I inhaled deeply when I noticed that it was only
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Vega POV."I'm just glad you look so happy Vega, I was so worried about you back then but I didn't want to say anything, I didn't want to risk hurting your feelings more than they already were." Mom said and I smiled."I know, and I'm fine now. We just got back together and I know it's going to work out this time"."I'm sure it will. I'm just glad you both worked out your differences, and that he came back for you. My baby is one lucky girl, that guy is freaking gorgeous but I have to tell you that your father was way more handsome than him"I laughed. "I'm not even going to fight you on that".She burst into a laugh. "You better not, 'cause you'd be fighting a losing battle. I can be a very good lawyer when I have to be, especially for sacred causes".She was freaking killing me. "I got it ma. I wouldn't dare go against you in court, cause you being a lawyer, the case is already a done deal." I said, choking back a laugh as she chuckled. "I've got to go back to the party, I need to
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Andrianna POV."What do you think they're talking about, I think they're taking too long," Vega asked, looking worried as we waited for Markus and Zach to finish talking, wherever they had gone to talk, which was absurd. They could have just moved a bit away and chatted, but Markus was dramatic and here we were. Jake crossed his arms, then smirked as if he knew something we didn't."Ok, spill it out, you're looking too smug to not know what they're talking about"."I don't. It's just that I know why Markus is acting that way" he said leaning closer."Pray to tell us, why is he suddenly acting like he's Vega's father"Jake smirked, his voice dropping lower. "I and Markus have been roleplaying, you know where I'm the brat and he's the big daddy that punishes me for being bratty" he whispered with a wink. "But I've got to say, he's taking the role of Daddy way too seriously".I had not been expecting that, and judging from the horrified look on Vega's face, she wasn't either."Jake! Too
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Zach's POV.I kept my gaze on Vega, too afraid to blink in case everything that had happened was just a dream and I was slumped off somewhere, surrounded by people trying to resuscitate me. It was surreal, but I wanted the moment to last forever. She'd bared her soul to me, given me her body without holding back and I felt unworthy because I didn't deserve such honesty, not after everything I'd done to her. It was the first time that someone hadn't let me go, even though I deserved it, even tho I pushed her away, even tho I'd hurt her with my words and actions. It was the first time that someone had fought to keep me, and it made my heart swell so much that I thought it would burst out of my chest.The feeling was mind-blowing because all the hate and the ache I'd felt for the past few years seemed to be a thing of the past and as I stared at her, I wanted to lock up the moment forever, with just me and her and the precious gift she'd given me. Her love made me feel as if I was soa
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Ray stepped into the hall, his eyes scanning through the crowd of people having fun as they mingled and danced the night away, but he wasn't interested in them, he was only there for Andrianna. He would talk to her and try to get her onboard the marriage because, without her and the land deeds, there was no way that his family could ever rise in the ranking. His phone rang in his pants pocket and he cursed, muttering under his breath as shoved his hand into his pocket and pulled out his phone. He answered the call with a snap. "What do you want""No need to be so annoyed, I'm just trying to make sure everything is moving according to plan. I waited for you to call and update me about what progress you were making but you didn't, so I decided to check up on you"."I don't need you watching my fucking back Jenny. Just do as you are told. I already said I had this under my thumb, so I don't have to call you every damn second to give you a report. I told you that I could handle everythin
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Vega POV.The standoff was nerve-wracking, so I subtly pulled out of Zach's arm with a nervous smile, my face burning. "Can we talk for a minute?" I asked Zach and he nodded even though his gaze was pinned on Ryan who was trying to match his stare and not tremble. "Excuse us then," I said and took his hand. It was almost on reflex but I didn't want to let go once I did, so I pretended that my heart wasn't hammering against my ribcage as I pulled him through the guest that was milling around. The camera flashed, and I knew this would be made into a ridiculous headline tomorrow.It was also surprising that Zach didn't try to tug his hand free from my hold. I looked around, trying to get a free space where we could talk but everywhere I looked, I saw people already occupying most of the spots. He suddenly grabbed my hand that was holding his and then he was tugging me toward the elevator. We stepped into it and as soon as we did, he punched in the number to the floor for his office."We
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Vega POVJake came up to me holding two glasses of wine, with an eyebrow raised as he noticed me staring at Zach as he made his speech."Keep your mouth shut about it" I hissed as I took the drink from him.Jake grinned. "I didn't say anything""But you were about to, and I'm sure it was going to make me mad"."I basically live to annoy you don't I"."No, you live to save me from all my problems". I sighed, then sipped the wine."You look amazing by the way, but the way you keep sighing is not going to get you a man tonight, or maybe you don't need a man since you've already set your eyes on that brooding male on stage," he said, his chin pointing towards Zach Dante."It's not going to work. He's here for his revenge". I wished he wasn't. Jake paused, turning to face me. "What do you mean revenge, for what exactly"."The whole thing that happened in college"."He's still not over that. I thought he said it was all a game for him. Look, you deserve better than him ok. You should just
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Arielle sat in her room, talking to the cops through her Ipad as they updated her about the case of Jenny and what they had turned up so far. It was the first time they were telling her something positive In five years and she could help her face-splitting grin. "That's freaking epic, I gotta say I wasn't expecting such good news from you, I'm glad you didn't let all the money I paid you to go to waste. I hope in a few weeks we'll finally have her behind bars"."You don't have to worry Miss Arielle, we're going to make sure you're satisfied with the result of this case. Jenny might have changed her face and her last name, but she's in the country and we'll have her in no time"."I'm glad to hear that. As I said, I'm just happy to know all those millions I spent didn't go to waste. Well thank you for the update"."It's no problem, I'll be calling at the same time next week"."Of course," she said and ended the call, a smile of satisfaction on her lips. Jenny was going to get what she
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Zach POV.Today was the inauguration, and as I walked around, waiting for my family to get ready, the house I had grown up in felt almost foreign to me. I'd always been couped up in my room half the time for fear of running into my dad or mom, so some of the rooms in the mansion felt like a maze to me.I took a turn down to father's office, it was a more familiar territory since I'd been called there a lot after I did something wrong. It was also the same place I had told him to let me be with Vega, that I loved her and that I was not going to leave her. Well, we all knew how that turned out. I got to his door, going to push it open but pausing when I heard his raised voice."Don't ever call me Ray, we've talked about this five years ago and my answer is still the same as it was before… don't be ridiculous, why will I do such a thing, I'm an honest businessman… Well if you know all that then you should stop pushing for this. I co-own that property with Franco Vandenberg, you're never
