Chapter 4
Matilda POV
I turn back "who the hell do you think you are ? You motherfucker "I said in one breath "what? "He seems surprised but who cares " yes who the the hell are you ?arrogant bastard "I said,the man next to him replied me
"Please Miss my young master....forget it we are sorry" he seems to be afraid I can tell he's afraid of his master"Daniel shut up,"he said and moved closer to me we are inch apart
"You sure have gut" he said staring at me coldly I feel scared but I won't show it not to this bastard so I looked at him in the eye those blue adoring eye "Tilly get a grip if yourself idiot"
"Sir "daniel his driver or whatever interrupted "the madam" he said pointing to his phonehe gave me one hard look as if saying I should thank my stars,the moved from me and collected the phone and left I watch as he left
"gosh!! I met a crazy one today I thought but he's handsome,what am I even saying that arrogant fool I better get home it almost dark"Derek john POV
I answered the call as I move away from her It my grandmom and I know why she is calling
* Derek honey how are you Dr,I'm fine grandma,have you had dinner ?"
" Noo but I will soon" *ok make you take care of your self" she said "ok granny" I know the topic she is moving to,"sooo have you find me a granddaughter inlaw?""Not again granny am just 25 for goddamn sake,"I said getting frustrated "you are not getting younger sweetie"
" I know granny can we talk about this later I'm tired" ",ok later bye honey byeee " beep she hang up
I entered the car and Daniel also entered me at the back sit,"Daniel to my office" I said*No oo master madam said to take you home," "gosh! grandma whatever" I replied and my mind drift back to that hoodie girl " she got gut really to dare to talk back to me,she is really,although I saw her when she almost bump into me but I did not avoid her she seems deep in thought" "Her big eye unblinking she look adorable,even without makeup,but she dare talk back to me well grandma save her ass,come to think of it her nose look so small even her lips,her face ...Wow!!! what am I even thinking why am I even thinking about her"daniel voice brought me back"that miss she really"....."daring right "I completed "yes I am surprise she doesn't even seems afraid of you,"
" Right?" I look at him coldly and am sure he get my message and keep his mouth shut
I have a case on hand let's forget about some hoodie girl Tilly POV*Am home" I announced as I entered I saw papa at the dinning table "where have you been sweetie?"
" went for an ice cream" I replied "great but less sugary things honey," "ok papa" I washed my hand and join him Sara and my step mom (Priscilla) join us
she seems suprised to see me without makeup,i know she is stunned my face maybe one of the reason she hate me
Dinner was served we prayed and started eating,the dinning table was quiet since it the rule in my house while eating no talkingsoon we are done,we moved to the sitting room guess is time to inform papa",papa "I called and brought his attention on me
"yes princess""there's something I need to tell" i said "go on""Hmm I want to start boarding" papa faced me and said "are you uncomfortable at home?"Sara attention is now on me,"noo papa but it will be more convinent to live in school"He hesitated "are you sure? " "Yes papa" "then you are free,I will ask your homeroom teacher if you can get a room in the dorm"
He said "thanks papa,it ok sweetie,"Sara looks happy why wouldn't she be after all am leaving the house for her" papa goodnight I have morning class tomorrow," "goodnight sweetie sweet dreams love you"
"love you more papa" I gave him a hug and went to my room,I showered change into my pajama and hit the bed tomorrow is another dayTrrrppp,trppppppp gosh my annoying alarm I stand up to the bathroom,and get ready soon am done today no makeup I thought come to think of it since I start law school two years ago none of them have seen me without makeup well they will today ,I went downstairs
Sara is already having breakfast,she looked up and exclaim "sis you forget to makeup " "gosh! this lady you are so thick skin"
papa replied "is that how to greet ur sis in the morning????" "sorry Tilly good morning " "morning Sara" "good morning papa" I pecked him "morning princessa,"I drank coffee "let go Sara"
"Hhmm so quick" she said "morning class have you forgotten" "ohhh that right,"she stand up "byee daddy "
she wave to him,"byeee papa" I also waved ,"see you later my darlings" we both moved out "morning Cedric" I greeted our driverhe smiled and reply "you look beautiful without makeup" he said "thank you" I smiled I can tell sara is annoyed At school gate,"bye Cedric," "bye ma'am"
I check my watch 30mins left before the class,"good sis I think we have the same class" Sara said "uhmm" I replied "we can go together," she added "ok "
we entered stares they are starting at me like an animal in zoo "is it because of yesterday drama",I thought
I can hear the crowd murmuring "who's that new student with Sara???" "oops they don't recognize me,well well someone is angry"I continue getting stares till we entered the class even Lilly can't recognize me,she moved closer,"are you a newbie" she asked,"not you Lilly' I said "how did you know my name?...."
Gasp "Tilly it you she said downfolded no make up ??" "Yes no makeup" I smiled"you look different,I know that,well that aside Mr ken would soon be here so can you borrow me your assignment" she said with a smile
"this girl still don't get it I thought what did she take me for, Lilly I can't" i replied,"Tilly I know ....""Lilly do I look like a pushover to you "I cut in,"I....I" shush I shush her and walk to my seat
the whole class now focus on me the stares that are giving me,I like it I know it pissing Sara off
"Morning sir" we greeted as Mr ken entered "morning ladies and gentlemen" he replied in a funny which made us all burst into laugh,he soo funny " I don't know we have a new student he said looking in my direction,introduce yourself sweetie," "it me Mr ken"He looked at me confused,"Tilly? "He asked "Yes Mr ken," "wow!!" ,the whole class now have there attention on me exactly what I wantI want them to know am no longer the past Tilly, "no makeup?" "yea no makeup," "you look nice without makeup like angel in disguse," hahaha the whole class burst with laughter
"Can I take my seat" I asked,"yes you can beauty" he added,an other round of laughter,i took my seat,Mr ken get started
I really need to concentrate,I thought ,this time i will be a lawyer no matter what,the class continues ..
Sara POV
"This is sooo uncomfortable she is stealing the lime light ,I hate that face,why does she have to be this beautiful am able to hide to her beauty for two years but she seems out of hands since yesterday,Tilly don't worry,i will destroy you I clench my fist,""Sara ,Sara" Mr ken voice brought me back
I looked at him,"what did I say last? "He asked "what did he say last gosh!! I lost concentration,"I smiledI'm Sara beautiful calm Sara I thought and smiled," you are not concentrating," he said "am sorry sir" I apologize, "it ok,well miss katie said to pass this message to you guys he said you will be divided by groups five each ,to practice law as intern in law firm
Group ACollins Musk
Betty Elon
Fiona patt
Lilly Frank
Leila
Group B
Matilda Frances
Sara Frances
Henry Leon
Felix grande
Stephanie Jackson
group C ......"
he continue "well Tilly we are in the same group just wait and see,wait and see how I crush you
I'm starting to love this law of a thing,though it wasn't my dream I had to so I can beat Tilly,and through that I met Felix I know snatching Felix would hurt her but it seems it not enough but just wait and see how I snatch everything you have"
Tilly POV
"Well well well,we are in the same group,hmm mm I sigh it hard to avoid them now"
That aside am hungry I need to get something let try the canteen,i thought as I made my way there,and I have to get ready we are leaving in a week time.At home
" I feel refreshed after taking shower ,school was stressful but I love it that way
in my past life I was busy chasing Felix but now my life seems meaningful well time to get some ice cream and have fun"
I wore my hoodie and pant and pack my hair in ponytail come to think of it,that arrogant bastard wonder how he......arrrrgh common tilly why think of him,done let get going."Hmmmm,I sigh and lick my lips,the ice cream is sooo I love vanilla,I continue licking my ice cream,then I smiled" I met that arrogant fool here yesterday,arrogant but handsome,wait not again i am thinking about him again why does.....""Ouch "I bump into someone again,I so stupid why do I keep bumping....a voice brought me back "well what do we have here
are you sure you are not stalking me?"the voice have heard it before I looked up and gasp "you...you...you...you again "T b c
Derek POV"I walked out of the mr Abraham's apartment the case seems more complicatedhmm I sigh I have to know all fact Mr Abraham still doesn't trust me I can tell he's lying," "young master" Daniel called "uhmm" I answered "madam said to....."I cut him off "deal with it ," "but master" I..... I gave a cold stare ,he shut up immediately"I need rest have been working none stop on this case,the cool breeze helps I'm sleepy,we will soon get to the car,I thought of something looking at that direction,the direction we bump into each other I shake my head why am I ....But I saw someone it her she seems in thought again why does she always daydream well now she's coming to my direction maybe she might bump into me. Hoodie again she's in hoodie but her hair wow the ponytail fit her it made her eye stand out even more,she is so oo concentrated her ice cream and whatever she's thinking and ouch...." "I know but I don't avoid it,what do we have here I said are you sure you
Chapter 6 Derek POV"Get here right now," Mr Patrick shouted ,why is he overreacting over this matter maybe i should go and see i walk towards his office,he's introducing them to the other i entered and " here is Derek our law firm starstar" "blabbering nonsense again i thought,then someone gasp i looked in the direction and it her the hoodie girl ," "you.....you" "Hoodie girl" i cut her off ,this is the first time am seeing her without a hoodie ,she looks nice in the office suit her hair in a simple bun beautiful as i remember "You bastard" her voice brought me back i can hear gasps from my colleague they were surprise she swear at me nobody ever dares me not even the CEO she got gutts,gutts"i know you are stalking me i smirk though i know it a lie i just want to talk to her" "me?? she said pointing to her self why will i stalk an arrogant idiot like you " she said "hey i said and came close to her i can now smell her perfume maybe shampoo ,you keeps turning up isn
Matilda POV "You...you ...gosh am so annoyed he said you misplace an important file and without that file i might lose my case " he fumed, "I'm so sorry Mr Derek it not intentional I will...." "You are sorry does sorry cuts,will it bring the file back God you annoying little thing," "Mr Derek i will find it ," "better find and let me warn don't you ever touch my desk i hate when people touch my things now find it," "ok i understand" I started searching i remembered i pour some papers in the wastebin,maybe is part of it,i went to the waste bin it empty it must have been poured with the general one i thought and ran outside when all the company waste is kept i have to find it ,it my fault ,"Tilly" i heard someone call me i turn and see it steph "What are you looking for?" "some files i misplaced yesterday," "but you don't have to search the waste bin ," "nooo it should be here " "Tilly just apologise to Mr Derek am sure he will understand," "nooo it important without it he's in t
By sultana Derek POV "We......"thud my head spin,I almost pass out,"Mr Derek!!!" Matilda scream,"I'm...." I was hit again,Matilda scream and point to my back and I bend down dodging the next hit I stand and caught the iron,the person struggle to collect the iron I kicked him,he yell and drop the iron he ran out before I could confirm what happen i followed him immediately,even though my head is banging,he might know something so I kept chasing him,his leg struck and he fell,"thanks goodness" I thought and near him,"please don't....don't h...u.....hurt me" he kept sturring "what a crazy bastard after hitting me he's now begging not to get hurt ,I almost punch him but stop when i hear the police siren,that better ," "Mr Derek" I heard Matilda scream "Mr Derek are you ok?,"she ask as I turn to her,"yess I nod,you..??" "Gasp!! your head blood ,you are bleeding,"she said frowning,"I'm ok ,I'm really ok " "I called the police," she s
By sultanaChapter 9Matilda POV "I did it ,I killed him," she kept shouting she did it,now am confused if she really did it,Mr Derek smirk "who are you covering for? The murder must be someone important for you to risk your life for him""Believe me I did it,"she kept chanting"Let say you killed him,how did you do it? where did you stab him?how many times did you stab him?""in the chest two times I think" she replied "two times you think,not stab,this is getting interesting,now am wondering who the murder might be" Mr Derek said Am confuse it seems am the only that doesn't understand what going on,"well you are right about stabbing him in the chest,there also a stab in the stomach,I wonder why you don't know about that," Mr Derek said looking at Mrs Felicia with attention,"that...it..just that I....""Let make it easy ,just tell me who murdered your brother?" Mr Derek ask cutting her off," i don't know,I was unconscious I was hit in the head by someone,"she answered"Did you the
By sultanaChapter 10Matilda POV "Cheers" we click our bottles as we cheered,"maybe you are not sooo bad " Mr Derek said,I smiled" you too It was fun working with you and I hope we get along well,and I know I will learn alot from you," I said,"you know maybe you don't need me you prove you will be a great barrister one day" he said,I laugh" am flattered.""Goshhhhhhhh! am tired,let just go to bed I thought ,tomorrow is another day" Arghhhhh the alarm woke me up,wish I could rest some more but work I have to get to work,the house is soo quiet maybe they all left ,let get goingJust Law Firm"Strange,the look they are giving me is strange even Mrs Laila is not smiling,whatever""Good morning "Mr Derek I greeted as I entered the office, "morning Tilly" he replied at least there's one person normal here,I thought,"how was your night???" "great yours....?" the telephone rang and interrupt Mr DerekI picked it,"this is just...." "it me Mr Patrick come to my office now" Mr Patrick said
By Sultana Chapter 11 Sara POV "What are you trying to do?everyone know you took the gold bar ,why try to deny it?" I asked feeling anxious I don't know what she have but am sure she has something,but there's nothing to prove her innocence why am I this anxious,am sure I avoid all cameras am sure,"why do you seems so anxious sis? " Tilly ask pulling me out of my thought,"am not am just...." "never mind sis" she cut me off,she said why am I having a bad feeling about this,she click the enter bar on the computer and...."gasp !! how did she...how come ..am sure I avoid all cameras,I'm sure of it....." " Bullshit" Mr Patrick said banging the table,"gosh!! am in trouble am sure my plan was perfect," "how could you?how could you do this to your sister ??" Mr Patrick said ,i can feel all eyes on me "I....I...it a misunderstanding....I....gosh!! it all Tilly's fault" she cause all this disgrace,it Tilly ,damn I h
By sultanaChapter 12 Matilda POV She sigh and continue "i think he's stalking me,am bluffed" "well change your password" Mr Derek said "I change it every time but I don't know how he managed to open my door every time" she replied "that strange I think you should be very very careful" Mr Derek said "well we will meet in court" "Thank you sooo much Mr Derek" "don't thank me am only doing my job"she turn to leave but stop and look at me "can you please accompany me home?"she asked "I..." "Please I get kinda scared am afraid of him" she plead "hmm mm ok since am less busy let go" I said and followed her "Tilly you don't have to" Mr Derek tried to stop me but I ignored him "let go" I said to hershe smiled and we left together.We were silent though it comfortable,not like we know each other that much "she's cute though" I thought I wonder how a normal man will assault her am sure he's not normal "you seems deep in thought" she said bringing m
By sultana Chapter 31 Last chapter Matilda POV Am engaged now ,our wedding is to take place when I graduate, Derek never stop loving me our love bloom every day and his mother and grandma Those women always fight over me I love it though I feel motherly love from them As for papa he continued to build his business,and Derek the love of my life "we've gat a date today" I quickly dress and smile as I saw his call "he's here" i thought with a smile Two years later "Matilda Frances," my name was called I stood up and move to the stage it my graduation day Ms Katie pass me my certificate, "I will miss you dear" she said close to tears I nod "me too,but we will meet again" i said almost a whisper,I was applauded and we took pictures "Hey" someone called, Derek wave from distance I smiled and moved closer ,he brought his mom grandma and someone I never expected his father My papa is also here so I was happy, we snap pictures and they threw a party for me ,I look around every one w
By sultanaChapter 30Derek POVI watch as Tilly cut the vegetables,I smiled I never thought she can cook after all she's a pampered princessShe turn the pancake in the pan and ask me to set the tables,the maids stood in confusionWondering why she refuse their help,Mr Frances entered the dinning and was suprise to see me"Good morning sir" I greeted,he nod in respond and his eyes went to Tilly she smiled at him and hug him"Why is he here?" He ask pointing to me,"well...he" Tilly stutter but i interrupted "I slept here " I said with confidenceHis look harden and he turn to Tilly "I thought you said he's just your mentor,soo what going on?" he askI smiled,"sir she became my girlfriend last night" I said,and he look at me then ask "do you love her?" "Yes" I repliedHis look harden, "proof it" he said i open my mouth to respond but Tilly beat me to it"Papa let have breakfast,we will catch up later" she said and pull him to his seat I also sat downAnd we had breakfast,the most peace
By sultanaChapter 29Matilda POV "Anything wrong?" I ask and he replied "nooo just some urgent business" he saidHe laugh "don't worry am yours now, don't be too sad," I scoff "who is sad? let go" I saidI was drop off at home and watch as the car leftDerek POVI wonder why the Casper's want me,they are Elena's parent, I can't ignore her father's call he's like my fatherI entered their mansion and met them preparing for dinner, "you are here" Mr Casper said"Yes" I replied,"ohhhh!! it Derek" i heard Mrs Casper from the kitchen, "join us for dinner" she saidI refuse but she insisted sooo I agreed, Mr Casper said we will discuss after dinnerElena came down for dinner she smile at me as if nothing happened,I nod and she sat downI notice her clothe,it odd she's almost naked,we ate though am full so I did not eat much but the smile Mrs Casper was giving me was strangeSoon I felt my lower part stirr "what wrong??" the room became hot,I was restless,I loose my tieThis is strange
By sultanaChapter 28Matilda POVI scoff I like the look on her face, "ohhhh Elena you are here" Derek saidShe move closer to us,and sigh "Derek I have something to say"He nod to her to go on, "well it about me and you" she said, "what about us?" Derek ask"I love you Derek and am sure you do the same," Derek look at her for a while, "well you are mistaking I don't see you as a woman"Derek replied and she frown "I know you are saying this because of her" she said pointing to me"But I know you love me I can feel it,you love me,I know she seduced you but...." Elena stop taking after noticing Derek's moodThe temperature dropped I can tell he's really angry very very angryElena kept quiet for a while then continue "Derek you love me admit it you do""Elena let me make this clear,i don't love you I took you as a friend a good friendDon't spoil our friendship," Derek replied,tears fell from Elena's eyes"But you love me before,you once love me right??" Elena said, am suprised of he
Chapter 27Matilda POVI sigh as I was ask to change into another dress,this grandma I thought"Wow!!" she muttered "prefect" she said with a smile,"now you just need a prefect shoe and bag" she saidAnother session of shoe and bag selection take place,the old lady look at me with satisfaction "now we are good to go" she said dragging me out after paying the billsWe get into the car,she look at me and chuckle,"you look so good" she commented and I smile "thank you Grandma""No need to thank me pay me by putting off a good performance" she said and I frown in confusionI wonder what she meant,we are here she said and claim out of the car i followedI noticed we are in front of a five star hotel I wonder why we are here,she held my hands and we went inWe entered the elevator and she press the 44th floor which is the last floor soon we are in an open spaceWe walked for a while and entered a garden behold there's was a party going onThe chatter and clinking of glasses sounded I can te
Chapter 26By sultanaMatilda POV "I swear it wasn't intentional,I never intended to kill her she stab herself to be precise but it still my fault"Belle teared up, "but wait" I interrupted, "madam windy said not get pictures not to kill her how did she react when she found out Benita is dead?"I asked,she sigh "she thanked me for killing her and made me part of the club I was guilty at first but soon overcome my guilt"She replied,I look at Derek and shurg,"I have to stop her" he said,"I have to stop madam windy from leavingWhen is her flight leaving?"He ask Belle, "tonight" she replied "I know what to do" Derek smirk "and the assassin leave her to me it will make it easier to stop madam windy" he added"And mind you,you will also pay for what you did" Derek said coldlyBelle nod "I know am ready to face my punishment" she added"Tilly let go we have something to do" Derek saidBack at the hospital,"Tilly for how long will you keep ignoring me?"Derek askedI pretend not to hear h
Chapter 25By sultanaShopping with the old lady was tiring,she keeps buying and buying and it turns out she's buying everything for meAt first it was awkward but I soon get use to her presence,"here Tilly how about this?" She asked showing me an evening ball gown"It beautiful" I replied, "we are taking it" she said and I smiled arguing with her won't workThe shopping worn me out I decided to rest now that we are back to the hospitalI went to Derek's ward to check up on him but the scene I saw broke my heartI saw a lady in Derek's arm and they separated as soon as they saw me "Tilly it not as you think' Derek said and I smiled "it fine" i look at them one last time and left "Matilda" I heard someone called,it Derek but I decided to ignore him,"Tilly please listen to me" he saidHe pushed his wheelchair faster and I turn to leave but he soon caught up with me"Tilly I called you" he said but I ignored him, "listen Tilly it not what you think" he said"What am I thinking??"
Chapter 24 By sultana Belle POV My screaming attract many attention,the guards quickly came to my aid One of them ask if anything was wrong and I point to the assassin "She's here for me" I replied with fear,the guard look at her and said "She did look familiar though" he said and I nod,"yes she's been here before She killed Akira" I replied,he look at her and gasp "you are right she was here when Akira died" He move in and cuff her,I sigh with relief "guess it time to confess" I thought Matilda POV I move into the ward only to see Derek still unconscious and muttering The doctor is trying his possible best to stabilize his condition I moved closer to him,and held his hands,cold I thought he continued muttering I place my ear to his lips,"Tilly" he muttered I stood in shock, he's muttering my name "But he's cold" I thought,I held him tighter,"am here Derek so please wake up Derek can you hear me,am fine am right here please for my sake you have to be alright" "It workin
Chapter 23Pimpimpim I opened my eyes to the sound of the machine then suddenly I remember Derek I screamed as I stood upThe nurse tried to stop me,but failed to I ran in direction of the receptionist"Please, is there a patient named Derek John?" I asked panting"Yes he's in the operation room right now,"the nurse replied, "which ward?" I asked"Ward 28," "thanks I thank her" and move in the direction she gave"Please you can't get in right now an operation is going on"The nurse stopped me,I sigh and sat by the door, 'Derek you have to wake up please you have to" I kept murmuringBelle POVI kept pacing, "gosh this can't be, madam windy is not keeping her promise,am suppose to be out by now""I need to make a call" I said to the guard,"this way" he said leading me to cellphoneI dialed madam windy digit it rang for a while then she pick up"It me madam," "ohhhh Belle" she replied, "madam am suppose to be out by now" I said"Sweetheart am sorry but you have to take a while, let the