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‘The restaurant was just as I had seen on the internet. Thank heavens I dressed well.’ I thought, smoothing the nonexistent crease in my dress as the waiter led me to a reserved table. The place is not too fancy, and my simple, semiformal dress made me blend in.‘I don’t get it. Why does Sebastian Warner want to see? Is it about his sister’s wedding?’That question had run through my mind probably a million times since he called me the previous morning, but I still hadn’t gotten the answer. He hadn’t mentioned why and only asked we met at a restaurant, leaving me guessing. He had absolutely no business with me.The only reasonable conclusion I could come up with was he wanted to talk about Bianca’s wedding, but that didn’t just feel right.“Hello, Aurora.” Sebastian said as I approached his table, standing on to his feet and giving me one of his blindingly handsome smiles. ‘Gosh, why did my name sound so smooth on his lips? Like velvet. Ugh, don’t think weird things.’ I scolded mysel
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“Wait! Did I say anything to make you mad?” Sebastian asked, grabbing my hand as I tried to leave.“Did you seriously think I wouldn’t get what you meant, or did you think I would be so low as to be interested?” I turned back to him, wearing a nasty scowl.I knew it; I knew there was a catch somewhere, and he just threw it at me.“What I meant? What are you talking about? He gawked at me, staring at me with wide eyes, and his scowl deepened. How dare he try to play innocent after he said that? Did he think I wouldn’t get the innuendo?“Really? You’re acting like you don’t know?” I glowered, yanking my hand away. “You’re lonely, and you want me to keep you company to spice your apartment up? Do you think I’m dumb that I don’t know that involves your bed?”“What!” He gasped as he stood to his feet and gaped at me like I had gone crazy. “That isn’t what I mean! It seems you misunderstood everything. You’re beautiful but that doesn’t mean I want to take advantage of you. I’m not low.”“Yo
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'I can do this. I can call him.' I told myself as my fingers hovered over Sebastian's contact ID, yet somehow, it refused to tap it. 'Call him. Just call him. It's not that hard. It's not— ugh!'I dropped the phone on the bed and pressed my fingers to my temple as I paced up and down the small room. 'How hard is it to apologize? Just say you're sorry and ask if his offer is still available.'That was the difficult part. Apologizing for jumping to conclusions wasn't hard, but swallowing my pride to tell him I was considering his help was... was.... difficult. I didn't want to seem like a charity project to a man like him, but I needed the help. I stopped in my tracks and stared at Tiffany, who was curled under the duvet, snuggling with her stuffed bear.'Do this for her. This is for Tiffany. You can't afford to jeopardize her health and well-being because you can't accept help.' I sighed as I sat on the bed. My fingers brushed some strands of her hair off her face, and my lips curl
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“It’s good to see you again.” Sebastian said as I shut the door of the car and put on my seat belt. “Hello, it’s good to see you too.” I replied, giving him a forced polite smile as he drove off. It was just the two of us; all the times we met, there was always someone with us. It was the first time we were actually… alone. And so close. His presence was so intimidating yet alluring. It was like he commanded whatever space he was in without even thinking and not in a mean, arrogant way. But there was something about him… ‘Ugh, I blame Dorothy for making me so nervous. She got the word date stuck in my brain, and now it’s making me feel like it is. And I’m sure she’ll have a field day if I told her this.’ I thought, squirming in my seat and imagining more space between us. From the corner of my eye, I watched him. His gaze was fixed on the road, and he was the opposite of me, completely relaxed like he was chatting with an old friend. “How’s Tiffany? Has she been getting bette
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“I have to increase it?” Sebastian mused, raising his brow. “Why? I thought you would be happy. You wanted something cheap, so I offered you something cheap.”“I know you’re trying to help me, and I thank you so much, but this is too much. Three fifty is too small, way too small. I’m literally robbing you if I paid that.” I explained as I ran my hand through my hair. A part of me yelled that I should shut up, smile, and ask him where I signed the contract. After all, we had already discussed everything else, and I was fine with all the agreement. All that was left was for me to pay and move in.But three fifty per month! That was absolutely crazy! When I said I wanted something cheap, I didn’t expect it to be that cheap. His help was crazy.“You’re really amusing, Miss Nigel.” He chuckled, tilting his head to the side, and stared at me like I had done something comical. “What if I had offered you the place for free? What would you have done?”“I won’t be here in the first place. I’m
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That took an unexpected turn."Someone that saved your life? How? When? What happened?" I queried, furrowing my brows. "It was some time ago, but that's a story for another day." Sebastian said as he let go of my hair. "I'm helping you this much as a way to repay her kindness and because I know it will make her really happy if she finds out.""Oh," I muttered as he walked to the elevator, and I followed.'It makes sense now. He's doing this much for me because of her. I completely understand, but still, it's still so sweet of him that he decided to trust and help a complete stranger because it would make her happy. But does it mean he's no longer in touch with her?’"You talk like you aren't in touch with her." I said as we entered the elevator."It's quite complicated. She’s so close yet so far." He replied as he pressed the button of the last floor.'That doesn't make sense. How can a person be so close yet so far at the same time? I mused, twisting my lips. 'Is that she doesn't wa
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“Tiffany!” I gasped, reaching out for Tiffany, but Sebastian scooped her up in his arms.“Tiffany? Are you ok?” He fretted, and I took her from him.“It’s okay. It’s okay.” I cooed, cradling her to my chest as her entire body relaxed.“We need to go to the hospital now! She—”“She’s fine. Don’t worry. She just used a lot of her energy.” I told Sebastian as Tiffany snuggled into my chest, clinging to my clothes like it would relieve her of all the pain.“How? She was completely fine some seconds ago, and now she’s in pain!” He exclaimed, confusion glowing in his eyes.“I promise you she’s fine. If we needed to go to the hospital, I wouldn’t be here having this conversation. It’s just that since she’s still recovering from her surgery, she can’t play or move as she formerly did. She’ll be back in a few minutes.” I assured him and gave him a small smile. I understood his worry far more than he did. It wasn’t nice seeing my child struggle with her health while I couldn’t do anything. I j
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“Hello, good evening. I heard Sebastian gave you a tour of his house today.” Bianca said from the other side of the phone.‘Of course she heard, and it was obvious who told her. She can’t be mad that I was going to move in, can she? After all, she was the one that instigated the whole thing. But what if she didn’t want me to accept the offer? How would she feel that her designer is staying with her brother? What if she’s beginning to think it is a bad idea, and I would try to use the opportunity to get close to him because of money? Would she change his mind and make him kick me out?’“Yes, he did.” I replied as I sat on the couch, shaking my leg. “Do you like it? Is it affordable?” “Yes, it’s beautiful, and it’s more affordable than I expected. I’ll pay the rent once he sends me the contract, and I’ll move in by Saturday.” I confessed. It was better I spilt the whole beans and got her reaction than dilly-dally.“That’s perfect. I knew you’d like it. It has a stunning view of the wh
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"What do you mean?" I asked and downed what was left of my can of soda. "My food is here." Sebastian announced, and I smiled. "Finally. I was beginning to think you lied to me. Hope it isn't coffee and a PB&J sandwich?" I joked. "That doesn't sound like a bad idea, but that's not what I'm having. It's saffron mushroom risotto." He laughed, and small hushed talking sounded in the background. "That sounds yummy. Make sure you eat enough; you need the strength." I advised as I picked up my phone, putting it in my pocket, and I picked up my used dish. "If it makes you happy." He teased, and I rolled my eyes. "Whatever. Should I end the call and allow you to eat?" I asked as I washed the plate. "Of course not. If you do, I'm not going to eat any more." "Why? Won't it be more convenient for you to eat without distraction?" I frowned as I wiped the clean dish and placed it with the others in the cupboard. "No. You forced me to eat, so you're going to entertain me while I do
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'That was so mean of him. Why would he play with my feelings like that? Is this how he goes around serenading women he has no feelings for, making them have something for him, and then breaking their hearts when he tells them that he doesn't see them that way? That's so mean. How can he do that? It's disgusting. I—'*Ping*The microwave chimed, announcing my pizza was done and snapping me out of my thoughts.'Finally done. I'm starving.' I breathed, opening the microwave.'And maybe I shouldn't think that way about Sebastian. Do I really think he's the type of guy that would play with a lady's emotions like that? I don't think so. He hasn't given me a reason to.' I set the hot plate on the kitchen island and rushed to the fridge to get a can of soda. I dropped it beside the plate and plopped down on one of the kitchen’s stools. 'But what if that's what he wants me to think? He's doing it in a sneaky way so I doubt myself when I think of it, and I won't see the truth until I'm neck de
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*Ding ding*'A new message?' I thought as I slipped my phone out of my pocket and shut the door behind me. 'From Sebastian.'I bit my bottom lip, trying to muffle my silly smile, but I couldn't. Why was I smiling like an idiot because he was messaging me? If someone saw me, they would think I won the lottery or something.I replied as I headed to the kitchen. The leftover pizza suddenly seemed far more delicious than I thought a few minutes before I decided to eat it.*Ring Ring*My ringtone buzzed in the air, and I picked up the call almost immediately. I could have sworn I had won the record of the fastest person to pick up a phone call in history."Hello," I said, biting my inner cheek."What are you doing up this late in the night? Aren't you supposed to be sleeping?" Sebastian chuckled, and I grinned."If you were expecting me to be asleep, why did you message me?" I giggled as I pushed open the kitchen door and I flicked the switch. Light flooded the room, and my stomach gurgle
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'What are the odds that I would bump into my ex or my family? I haven't accidentally crossed paths with any of them in five years; how will just one night change it? And who's to say they would even recognise me if we met? They think I'm dead anyway, and I'm no longer bearing my birth name. I could walk past them, and they wouldn't even know I did.' I thought as I bit my inner cheek. "You're getting it, aren't you?" Dorothy grinned and dropped her hand from my face. "It's not as easy as you think. What if that one night could make all the difference? What if it was the set day for everything to shatter?" I sighed and bowed my head. It was easy to think positively, but I had to be realistic. I hadn't seen my parents or Bruno in the last five years because I wasn't in their circle. I was in places where even their corpse wouldn't be caught dead in. But going to Bianca's engagement meant I was re-entering their world. They wouldn't have to go too far to see me. "I don't know how
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'He's... How... Gosh, he's such a flatterer.' A soft pink hue dusted my face, and my stomach did that weird fluttery thing it usually did around him."You really have a smooth tongue. Is that why you're a successful businessman?" I retorted, biting my inner cheek as I tried to stifle a silly smile."It's one of my many charming traits." Sebastian chuckled, and my body warmed at the delicious sound. "So, I can get a gift, right? Anything at all because it's to welcome her.""Yeah, yeah. You won this round." I huffed, and a gust of cold breeze streamed into the room through the open windows.'Cold,' I shivered, rubbing my hands against my arms."I'm glad I did. I should let you concentrate on your work now. Try to get enough sleep.""I will and try not to overwork." I said as I grabbed my phone from the bedside table and threw my legs over the edge of the bed. I stood up from it and walked to the window."I will. Goodnight." "Goodnight." I replied and the call ended with a beep.'Eeh,
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'Called it. I knew Bianca would tell him. What's he going to do? Force me to go? Threaten me? Kick me and Tiffany out because I— What was I thinking? For goodness sake, Sebastian isn't like that! Why is it so easy for me to think about him having a negative reaction to everything even after all he has done for me? My trust is—'"Hello? Aurora? Are you there?""Yes? Yes, I am." I coughed, reaching out to the lamp on my bedside table and switching it on. A small stream of light flooded out of it, illuminating the small area."It's night there, isn't it? Are you sleepy?" He asked, and I shook my head. Why did I do that? He was a thousand miles away from me."No, I'm wide awake. I want to put down a few sketches," I replied as I switched my phone from my right to left hand, and I grabbed my sketchbook and pencil on my table, setting them on my lap. The invitation fell to the floor, and I picked it up."Try not to doze off in your studio. It's bad for your back, and you won't be able to ge
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'No! No! No! Absolutely not! There's no way I'm going to that party. She's Bianca Warners, and as if she's not popular and rich enough, her soon-to-be husband is Carl O'Neill, a well-known billionaire. Only the crème de la crème, the elite of society, will be there. What are the chances that... that... Bruno or my family will be there too?' I thought, and their faces flashed in my mind. The air in my lungs turned hard like gravel, breathing was like running on knifes and my stomach lurched. My head spun and the world turned grey and blur.'What if I meet them there? I don't know if Sebastian's family or the groom's family have anything to do with my ex or family but they were rich. There was a chance that they could be attend. And what if I go? What if I accidentally bump into any of them? What will they say after seeing me for the first time in five years? Will they mock me? Insult me? Humiliate me in front of Sebastian and everyone? Will they drag me down for their own pleasure lik
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"Hello. It's good to see you again, Aurora." Bianca smiled the moment the door opened."It's good to see you too. Please come in." I replied, ushering her into the foyer, and I slid the door shut."Where is my pesky brother? He hasn't left, has he? He told me he wasn't flying till evening." She asked, sashaying to the living room like she owned the place. What was I saying? Her brother owned the place, so she could sashay however she wanted—not that I minded."He has. Something came up, so he had to leave earlier." I explained, walking behind her."It must be serious if he forgot to tell me." She mused as she sat on the couch."Can—""Oh, what's this?" She smiled, grabbing the teddy bear by her side and holding it to her face. "Aw, so cute.""Oh, that's for my daughter, Tiffany." I replied as I sat on the other couch."I had teddy bears like this when I was—""M back." Tiffany announced, skipping into the living room with her crayon and paper in hand. Her gaze fell on Bianca, and she
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"Oh, Tiffany." I sighed, scooping her into my arms and lifting her up off the ground. Tiffany sniffled, pouting as small drops of tears ran down her face."Um... y-you don't have to cry. I won't be gone for long. You won't even know I left." Sebastian stuttered, startled by her sudden outburst but trying his best to calm her down."B-but I don't want you to go. Is it be... because I l-laughed at your pancakes? I-I'm sorry. I won’t do it again." She sobbed, stretching her arms to him.I wasn't even surprised that she was able to draw such a wild conclusion. And I couldn't judge her, or wouldn't that be hypocritical? In just the few days of meeting Sebastian, we've had up to three misunderstandings because I thought he meant something that he didn't. It was almost like she was copying me. Like mother, like daughter. That was bad. I had to change that behaviour in me and her so she wouldn't have issues with people."No, it's not that. I'm not angry at you because of that. You were righ
