Julian’s POV
I watched the black dress I hand bought wrap around her body, her hands sleeveless, her almond colored eyes glimmering, I watched her carefully hold the railing as she pranced down, taking her time to get to me.I stretched out my hand, watching her eyes lower to catch my gaze “Thank you” she muttered, slipping her hand into mine.“You look amazing” I whispered into her ears, letting her walk beside me.“It’s not like you two are married anyways” I heard my stepsister say, and scoff right after in the distance, I turned my eyes to her.“And we are going to get married” Amelia snapped back, before I could even mutter, as though reading my mind, she glared at her.“If you’re jealous, why don’t you say so and maybe you’ll get a husband!” She added, I turned over to her, ‘did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?’ I thought to myself.She was quite sharp in making others quiet, Daniella couldn’t muAmelia’s POV‘Why is he being so nice?’ I thought to myself as I stared out the window.The moment he drove into the parking lot of the restaurant which seemed to be packed, I knew it was best for me to wait outside for him instead of watching him try to find a space to park, so I nodded the moment he suggested it.“Amelia Princeton!” I heard a voice coming from the entrance of the restaurant ‘It’s coo coo suzie’ I thought to myself as I saw her walk towards me, waving.“I knew I recognized that squeezed expression from somewhere” she added, waltzing in her long heels, a man in dark shades following right behind.I glared at her, knowing her fully well, she’s here to gloat as that has always been her work, I could see it in her toned skin and dainty brows, the bags the men behind her held, she was extravagant.“So..what brings you to such fine dining?” She asked, smiling sheepishly.“I’m here with my fiancé” I
I wrapped my hands around his neck, giving him a better grip as he adjusted my body to his, looking carefully at the steps as he held me up in his hand, I looked up to see his light green eyes perplexed, his expression was calm but it felt like he was worried.“Stay here” he said as he went into the bathroom, arriving with a first aid kit.“I’m really okay” I said calmly, he seemed to have ignored my plea, he took off my shoes, feet by feet.“You’ve got a bruise” he said, taking out the band aid “It’ll heal” I answered, pulling my legs in.“Will it?” He asked, raising a brow at me. I looked at him and then at our bedroom door, I saw a shadowy figure fade almost immediately, my guess was right, someone had been watching us.I lowered my face, leaning in closer to his face, my breath on his neck “You can stop now, the person’s gone” I whispered, taking my face away from his.He looked up at me, the band aid in place, his hand
Amelia’s POVThe expression on his face was candid “I’m not just going to accept your offer” I said harshly, holding my phone firmly.“You need the money, I know you do” he said nonchalantly, hands in his pocket.“And you think I’ll take it from you, at the cost of my future!” I yelled, forgetting that I was in the ICU ward, my eyes boring holes into his head.“Take the offer or leave it, we both don’t don’t have all day” he said, taking a lighter from his pocket.“Miss Princeton” the nurse in her blue scrubs bolted through the door “The doctor says she needs the surgery and fast” the lady said, concern in her voice.“Your call” he said almost immediately, placing his hand on the lighter every now and then.“Fine, I’ll do it, Ju..just pay for it” I turned to him and said, holding onto the nurse’s hand.As the nurse went back into the ward, I looked at him, my hands clasped together, tears welling up in
I stared blankly at my textbook all the while he spoke to the class, trying my best not to have his eyes catch mine ‘This man is my professor?’ I thought to myself, I felt embarrassed, after everything that has happened between us, the time at the restaurant and also at the hospital.Five days ago…While I worked my night shift at the restaurant, i noticed a man, his eyes somewhat dazed, having a ghastly laughter “Can we get a waiter here?!” He yelled loudly.I scurried to his table “Sir, the menu, please choose what you want” I said, noticing that he hadn’t even opened the menu in front of him ‘He must be one of these rich folks’ I thought to myself, forcing a smile.“I don’t want anything on the menu.. I want you” the man said, his eyes insistent on me, his lips holding a mischievous grin. “Ex..excuse me? Sir!, this is a restaurant not a pub” I said sharply, taking the menu in my hand as others in the restaurant had started peering at
Julian’s POVI watched her walk off, clutching her book in one hand as she stormed off ‘I was just trying to be a good professor’ I thought to myself as a smirk formed on my face.I quickly recollected myself and packed up to go home, to my father’s house, that is.“We are gathered here to read Master Billy Cawthorn’s will” I heard the lawyer say.“Sorry I’m late” I said casually, walking down to where my step mother and her children sat.“Why did you even come here?” Maria snapped, of course she would have something to say to antagonize me, she’s my step mother.“This is my father’s home” I answered, taking my seat calmly as I crossed my leg, watching her face redden with anger.“Please continue” I said, gesturing to the lawyer who quickly adjusted his pair of glasses and started reading intently.“My estate in Italy, will be given to my second son, Festus Cawthorn” the lawyer read as Festus smiled, his eyes wa
Amelia’s POVWalking into such a large boutique I was in awe “Haven’t been in such a place?” I heard his voice, I saw it as a sign of mockery, I turned to him, his eyes as though averting my gaze.“What’s that supposed to mean?” I snapped.“Nothing really, come on, we don’t have all day” he said, walking in front of me, hands in his pockets.“Miss, please, this way” a petite lady said, gesturing that I follow her, I quickly turned my eyes away from him to follow her.“Your fiancé will wait for you over here” she added, smiling from ear to ear.“Uhmm..he’s..” I tried to protest, then almost immediately I remembered the contract.I quickly followed her, I chose what felt rather so free for me, not minding what I’d wear ‘it isn’t my real wedding’ I thought to myself, picking a long dress with no uniqueness.As the curtains flew open and I set my eyes on him, seated calmly, his greenish grey eyes watching me, his e
I stared at the face in the mirror, I hadn’t done my makeup in a while, I looked at myself once again, I took a deep breath and just then, I heard a subtle knock on the door.“That must be my ride” I said to myself as I walked to the door.“Thought you might need an outfit” his voice was calm, yet it scared me.“What’s this?” I asked, watching him pull what seemed like a box of clothes.“Oh and ladies” he called out and immediately a group of ladies walked into my apartment “She’s the one” he added as I stood there in shock.They took me by my arms, “Let’s get into it” one of the ladies said.“Wha..what’s happening?” I asked while being whisked away.“Just a little touch up” another lady said smiling as she wiped off the little make up I had already done.After hours of their mincing and mixing, I looked at myself at the mirror ‘wow, they know their work’ I thought to myself.The ladies quickly walked
Julian’s POVI noticed Maria’s glare, her eyes watching Amelia closely ‘Is she trying to find a flaw?’ I thought to myself as my smile widened as I slipped my hand into hers, I could feel her puzzled reaction to my warm touch.I leaned closer to her, reaching down to the tip of her right ear.“Flow with it and keep smiling” I whispered to Amelia, she took a rather daring glance at me before smiling once again.“Babe, I need to rest” she said in the softest voice I had ever hear her muster, I glanced in her direction, a smirk formed on my face as I lowered my gaze.“Ofcourse princess” I answered, pulling her to myself as I showed her to our room.“We share a room!” Her voice echoed in my head the moment she entered the room ‘little miss rage is back’ I thought to myself as I ran my fingers through my hair.“Shh” I answered, there were light footsteps right outside the door “Don’t shush me!” She commanded ‘Why is
I wrapped my hands around his neck, giving him a better grip as he adjusted my body to his, looking carefully at the steps as he held me up in his hand, I looked up to see his light green eyes perplexed, his expression was calm but it felt like he was worried.“Stay here” he said as he went into the bathroom, arriving with a first aid kit.“I’m really okay” I said calmly, he seemed to have ignored my plea, he took off my shoes, feet by feet.“You’ve got a bruise” he said, taking out the band aid “It’ll heal” I answered, pulling my legs in.“Will it?” He asked, raising a brow at me. I looked at him and then at our bedroom door, I saw a shadowy figure fade almost immediately, my guess was right, someone had been watching us.I lowered my face, leaning in closer to his face, my breath on his neck “You can stop now, the person’s gone” I whispered, taking my face away from his.He looked up at me, the band aid in place, his hand
Amelia’s POV‘Why is he being so nice?’ I thought to myself as I stared out the window.The moment he drove into the parking lot of the restaurant which seemed to be packed, I knew it was best for me to wait outside for him instead of watching him try to find a space to park, so I nodded the moment he suggested it.“Amelia Princeton!” I heard a voice coming from the entrance of the restaurant ‘It’s coo coo suzie’ I thought to myself as I saw her walk towards me, waving.“I knew I recognized that squeezed expression from somewhere” she added, waltzing in her long heels, a man in dark shades following right behind.I glared at her, knowing her fully well, she’s here to gloat as that has always been her work, I could see it in her toned skin and dainty brows, the bags the men behind her held, she was extravagant.“So..what brings you to such fine dining?” She asked, smiling sheepishly.“I’m here with my fiancé” I
Julian’s POVI watched the black dress I hand bought wrap around her body, her hands sleeveless, her almond colored eyes glimmering, I watched her carefully hold the railing as she pranced down, taking her time to get to me.I stretched out my hand, watching her eyes lower to catch my gaze “Thank you” she muttered, slipping her hand into mine.“You look amazing” I whispered into her ears, letting her walk beside me.“It’s not like you two are married anyways” I heard my stepsister say, and scoff right after in the distance, I turned my eyes to her.“And we are going to get married” Amelia snapped back, before I could even mutter, as though reading my mind, she glared at her.“If you’re jealous, why don’t you say so and maybe you’ll get a husband!” She added, I turned over to her, ‘did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?’ I thought to myself.She was quite sharp in making others quiet, Daniella couldn’t mu
After the family briefing, it was time to head to bed, my whole body aches from the journey down to meeting his family.“I get to sleep on the bed” I said to Julian, pointing at the king sized bed.“Ofcourse, where else would you sleep?” He chuckled, fluffing the pillow.“Then..why are you fluffing the pillow?” I asked, raising a brow at him, expecting the worst response.“It’s for you” he said, my tensed shoulders falling back at the sound of that, his lips curled into a smile “And me” he added, looking at me to watch my face boil in anger.“I’ll sleep on the floor then” I said, pouting, grabbing a pillow that laid at the edge of the bed.He took his seat at the edge of the bed as he watched me pout and mutter under my breath in anger.“Oh my God!!” I squealed, throwing my hands in the air, startling Julian up to his feet “What is it?” I asked, his eyes on me as I pointed to the floor, my hands quivering with
Amelia’s POVI had totally forgotten the most important thing I needed for an after shower, my outfit.I slipped my foot out of the smoked screen Jacuzzi, poking my head out of the bathroom door, just enough to see the perimeters. “How could I forget to grab that” I muttered to myself as I noticed the clear coasts, my eyes catching my black top which laid on the dresser.I held my body towel to my chests firmly, taking calculated steps so I could get it before he would walk in. “Guess you’re done” I heard a soft baritone from behind, a chuckle following right after.I squealed “Look away!” I yelled, turning to see him, his back completely turned, “You don’t think I’d jeopardize this?” He asked, I could hear the mockery from his voice.“Sta..stay that way” I stuttered, grabbing my top quickly from the dresser.“You know you’re not all that” he said, now turning to face me.“I didn’t tell you you
Julian’s POVI noticed Maria’s glare, her eyes watching Amelia closely ‘Is she trying to find a flaw?’ I thought to myself as my smile widened as I slipped my hand into hers, I could feel her puzzled reaction to my warm touch.I leaned closer to her, reaching down to the tip of her right ear.“Flow with it and keep smiling” I whispered to Amelia, she took a rather daring glance at me before smiling once again.“Babe, I need to rest” she said in the softest voice I had ever hear her muster, I glanced in her direction, a smirk formed on my face as I lowered my gaze.“Ofcourse princess” I answered, pulling her to myself as I showed her to our room.“We share a room!” Her voice echoed in my head the moment she entered the room ‘little miss rage is back’ I thought to myself as I ran my fingers through my hair.“Shh” I answered, there were light footsteps right outside the door “Don’t shush me!” She commanded ‘Why is
I stared at the face in the mirror, I hadn’t done my makeup in a while, I looked at myself once again, I took a deep breath and just then, I heard a subtle knock on the door.“That must be my ride” I said to myself as I walked to the door.“Thought you might need an outfit” his voice was calm, yet it scared me.“What’s this?” I asked, watching him pull what seemed like a box of clothes.“Oh and ladies” he called out and immediately a group of ladies walked into my apartment “She’s the one” he added as I stood there in shock.They took me by my arms, “Let’s get into it” one of the ladies said.“Wha..what’s happening?” I asked while being whisked away.“Just a little touch up” another lady said smiling as she wiped off the little make up I had already done.After hours of their mincing and mixing, I looked at myself at the mirror ‘wow, they know their work’ I thought to myself.The ladies quickly walked
Amelia’s POVWalking into such a large boutique I was in awe “Haven’t been in such a place?” I heard his voice, I saw it as a sign of mockery, I turned to him, his eyes as though averting my gaze.“What’s that supposed to mean?” I snapped.“Nothing really, come on, we don’t have all day” he said, walking in front of me, hands in his pockets.“Miss, please, this way” a petite lady said, gesturing that I follow her, I quickly turned my eyes away from him to follow her.“Your fiancé will wait for you over here” she added, smiling from ear to ear.“Uhmm..he’s..” I tried to protest, then almost immediately I remembered the contract.I quickly followed her, I chose what felt rather so free for me, not minding what I’d wear ‘it isn’t my real wedding’ I thought to myself, picking a long dress with no uniqueness.As the curtains flew open and I set my eyes on him, seated calmly, his greenish grey eyes watching me, his e
Julian’s POVI watched her walk off, clutching her book in one hand as she stormed off ‘I was just trying to be a good professor’ I thought to myself as a smirk formed on my face.I quickly recollected myself and packed up to go home, to my father’s house, that is.“We are gathered here to read Master Billy Cawthorn’s will” I heard the lawyer say.“Sorry I’m late” I said casually, walking down to where my step mother and her children sat.“Why did you even come here?” Maria snapped, of course she would have something to say to antagonize me, she’s my step mother.“This is my father’s home” I answered, taking my seat calmly as I crossed my leg, watching her face redden with anger.“Please continue” I said, gesturing to the lawyer who quickly adjusted his pair of glasses and started reading intently.“My estate in Italy, will be given to my second son, Festus Cawthorn” the lawyer read as Festus smiled, his eyes wa