Amanda realized she couldn't do anything after hearing Melanie's current financial predicament. If she had any funds, she would have lent her money to pay Carl for his phone damage. Amanda never had any savings because all of her earnings were spent on school supplies and groceries. Let's not forget that she needed to send something home to her mother and cousin. At this stage, reaching out to her mom for a penny was something that was highly impossible. There was no way she'd inform her mom about her need for three thousand dollars. What she'd get would be an insult because her mom would definitely investigate why she needed such an amount.Amanda finally decided to take on multiple jobs at the same time. She works as a waitress at a restaurant near the school's museum, but she now needs to add another job to make the payment within the specified timeframe of one month. She had inquired at several companies and was relieved that she had already secured two positions. She planned to
"Gosh! I have just a minute left." Amanda cussed and mumbled under her breath the moment she got down from her scooter. Packing the light motorcycle by a corner in the quiet street, she walked as fast as her legs could carry her to her destination.It was a Monday evening and it was one of those days she had to be out on the streets for her usual routine of delivering packages to people to earn some little change.Apart from working as a server in restaurants, she also delivers packages to people's houses after lecture hours. She's still keen on paying Carl for his phone damages. She prefers working in restaurants over being a delivery girl. She took on the delivery job only because it paid more than her daily restaurant salary.While she knew the delivery job would cover the cost of Carl's phone repair, she couldn't deny that it was one she never enjoyed and that it put her at risk of being seen by goons and touts.She often delivers packages at night and most of the time, she's oft
“What are you doing here? Did you come to see me?” Adrian asked, his breath fanning her face as he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ears. Amanda's heart sped up in response to his lingering gaze and she felt a bead of sweat trickling down her spine.“Are you missing me already?” He asked and she shook her head, trying to refocus her gaze to his face since his broad heavily tattooed chest caused a lot of distraction to her.Her breath hitched and she forced myself to speak, “I - I didn't mean to come here, Adrian. I umm….I ..” Her words trailed off as she thought of a response and a sensible excuse or even lies to come up with..She didn't want him to know that she was being chased by some goons. She didn’t even know how he'd feel If she told him such. He'll get so curious and he'll get to know why she was delivering packages late at night and not just that, he'll get to know the reason she took such a job which obviously would be linked to Carl. He might offer to help her and
Amanda pushed Adrian off her, her face flushing from embarrassment. Her eyes remained wide as she tried to catch her breath. Adrian ruffled his hair and he stepped closer to her after she had flinched from him. Amanda averted her gaze from him and her breath stalled in her chest as she fiddled with her fingers.An awkward silence lingered in the air and Amanda could feel her heart pounding like it could explode at any moment. She couldn't believe that she had just indulged in a passionate kiss, a torrid one, with Adrian.She gave Carl her first kiss and now, she just gave Adrian her second kiss.They weren't just any guys but two hot bikers.What the heck is wrong with her? At that moment, she felt like the world could open up and swallow her. As she stood there in front of Adrian, her heart sank and she felt an overwhelming heaviness in her legs, as if they were transforming into solid stone.Before Adrian could stroke her hair, she skirted past him and said, “I'll be going to the re
Thursday night ~. Houston, Texas.After working at the restaurant that day, Amanda headed to the company and she was told she'd be delivering a few packages tonight. She really wished she could quit the job since it was quite risky but when she thought of the mouthwatering benefits, she had no choice. Additionally, her mother had told her of her cousin's condition. She has no alternative but to keep working as a delivery person because she had to put in more effort to save money for her medication.Luckily, she didn't cross paths with those goons today.Night was fast approaching and Amanda had to deliver just one more package before she called it a day. Darkness blanketed the surface of the earth with the glimmering lights from the stars illuminating the dark sky.She let out a deep sigh, hoping this last delivery would be peaceful and less stressful. Most of all, she prayed not to come across some nuisance. “Room 909, Grandville hotel.” Her manager grunted as he gave her the piece
Amanda's eyes trailed down Carl’s rather huge body, watching water droplets slide down his hair, his Adam apple bobbled slowly as he stared back at her.The realization that he was having a fling with some hot lady a while ago broke her heart. Granted, he wasn't her boyfriend but she still felt heartbroken as though he betrayed her.“What do you want to say to me?” She asked after pulling herself together. Carl placed his hand on the wall, a mischievous smile tugged at his lips. She retraced her steps, gulping down her saliva multiple times.The fact that they were the only ones at this secluded area in the hotel made her uneasy. She feared that he might kiss her just like Adrian did at the boutique back then.The air seemed to thicken and Amanda tried to maintain a calm demeanor that she didn't possess.She asked again, “Is there anything you want to say to me?” Carl moved closer to her once again and she retraced her steps, feeling uncomfortable. She shuddered when he was an inch
Carl's words didn't hold any concern. He's only being an egoist, selfish and pervy.‘Does that mean he doesn't need the money for his phone repair If I agree to sleep with him?’ Amanda thought as she searched his face, weighing the truth in his eyes.‘So he's only putting me through all the troubles just so he could propose such an offer to me? How could he be so despicable!’ Disapproval colored Amanda's eyes and her brows furrowed as she clenched her fists.“What do you say, Amanda?” Carl asked as he traced her collarbone with his fingers. Chills raced through her spine in bursts and she nibbled her lower lips, trying to restrain herself from cursing him.A splash of arousal brightened in Carl's eyes as he awaited her response. His lingering scent was a mocking reminder of her situation.He tucked a strand of her hair behind her ears. When he noticed that I wasn't staring at him, he raised my chin so we could have eye contact. His stare made me feel small, made me feel like my whole
“Get your stinking hands off me!” Amanda snapped at them, her face turning a deep shade of red. She glanced at the content which had now spilled from the package and at that moment, she cared less. Her life was in danger and she's about to be harassed by these nuisance standing in front of her.Chills raced through her spine and her fingers were clammy from fright but she tried to conceal her nervousness with a fierce look on her face.She retraced her steps but she couldn't go far because they'd always catch up with her. “Don't be scared of us.” She heard one of them say, his teeth showing through his mischievous smile.As he tried to reach for her sleeves, she got furious and smacked him on the cheek. This made him enraged as he grabbed her by the wrist and pinned her to the wall.“Take her!” The leader ordered with a stern look on his face.“Leave me! You're going to regret touching me!” Amanda bristled, her eyes flashing with frustration.Her heart raced and she felt a knot form
At the wild Hogs clubhouse ~Blaring music played in the background. Roger and Justin, some of the members, eyed some sexy customers as they walked into the bar. Roger left the stripper he was with just to have a conversation with the pretty doll-like lady who was in a dress that barely covers her body. Her face looked like she's done a ton of surgery to keep them in place.Carl rolled his eyes, clearly upset about not receiving any reply for Amanda for two days now. She hasn't been picking his calls and he wondered why she was acting so strange Was she avoiding him? Is she angry with him for racing against Adrian? Is she angry that he won against Adrian?.He thought, caressing his chin as he leaned against a chair.As a stripper walked up to him, he shot her a glare,and she didn't have to think twice before leaving him.Carl can be scary wherever he's angry.Carl's fingers flew across the keypad of his phone as he dialed Amanda's number for what felt like the hundredth time. He had
It's been two days since Adrian's mom gave Amanda those warnings to stay away from Adrian. After seeing Mr Ralph that evening, she went to the hostel, her heart heavy with guilt and several emotions overwhelming her. Her phone buzzed incessantly in her bag. She couldn't even go on-line because the news had been buzzing with Adrian's accident and she didn't want to hear all the speculation and gossip surrounding it.She reached for the door knob and after hesitating, she pushed the door forward and stepped in, her gaze flying around.“Charlotte! Melanie!” She called when she noticed how quiet the room was Dropping her bag on the cough, she strolled into the other rooms and the bathroom to see if either of them was thereShe stifled a gasp when she spun around and saw Charlotte's penetrating gaze on herAmanda's heart skipped a beat, a smile on her face as she replied, “Gosh! You frightened me!”“Did I?” Charlotte asked, crossing her arm while Melanie sighed and dunk on the couch..She
He flicked her ear and whispered, “Moan my name..”“No, Adrian. I'm - I'm here to see you because I have something important to tell you.” “Oh really?” Adrian asked, a smirk on his face.“Yeah” Amanda replied, her voice near a whisper with her heart racing faster than ever.“Before I tell you anything, allow me to help with your dressing,” Amanda said, taking her gaze to the bandage in his arm.Adrian winced in pain as she touched his injured arm, but his eyes never left hers. He stared at her affectionately, his gaze filled with love and adoration.Amanda's heart skipped a beat as she met his gaze. She felt a pang of guilt and sadness, knowing what she was about to do.As she finished helping him with his bandages, Amanda took a deep breath and reached for his hand. But instead of holding it, she gently pulled her own hand away."Adrian, we need to talk," she said, her voice firm but gentle with her expression shifting to a serious demeanor.Adrian's smile faltered, and he looked at
After Mrs Ronaldo had left, Amanda felt a sense of uneasiness gnawed at her..she never knew Adrian's mom was this controlling, manipulative and overprotective. She wants to protect Adrian at all costs. Well, Amanda wouldn't blame her. She was doing what every mother would do but she just looked a little rude and unpleasant. She often glances at Amanda with disgust..the last statement she made was what crushed Amanda completely. When she had gotten on her feet, she asked what exactly did her son see in someone like her?Those words of hers left Amanda with an empty feeling. They were like deep wounds on her heart, a reminder of her unwanted presence or match for her son.Amanda trudged through the winding corridors of the university, her heart pounding in her chest. She reflected on everything everyone had saidFirst, Hilary had told her that her relationship with Adrian wouldn't last because she was certain that he never was interested in her.She had also stated that Adrain only got
He flicked her ear and whispered, “Moan my name..”“No, Adrian. I'm - I'm here to see you because I have something important to tell you.” “Oh really?” Adrian asked, a smirk on his face.“Yeah” Amanda replied, her voice near a whisper with her heart racing faster than ever.“Before I tell you anything, allow me to help with your dressing,” Amanda said, taking her gaze to the bandage in his arm.Adrian winced in pain as she touched his injured arm, but his eyes never left hers. He stared at her affectionately, his gaze filled with love and adoration.Amanda's heart skipped a beat as she met his gaze. She felt a pang of guilt and sadness, knowing what she was about to do.As she finished helping him with his bandages, Amanda took a deep breath and reached for his hand. But instead of holding it, she gently pulled her own hand away."Adrian, we need to talk," she said, her voice firm but gentle with her expression shifting to a serious demeanor.Adrian's smile faltered, and he looked at
After Mrs Ronaldo had left, Amanda felt a sense of uneasiness gnawed at her..she never knew Adrian's mom was this controlling, manipulative and overprotective. She wants to protect Adrian at all costs. Well, Amanda wouldn't blame her. She was doing what every mother would do but she just looked a little rude and unpleasant. She often glances at Amanda with disgust..the last statement she made was what crushed Amanda completely. When she had gotten on her feet, she asked what exactly did her son see in someone like her?Those words of hers left Amanda with an empty feeling. They were like deep wounds on her heart, a reminder of her unwanted presence or match for her son.Amanda trudged through the winding corridors of the university, her heart pounding in her chest. She reflected on everything everyone had saidFirst, Hilary had told her that her relationship with Adrian wouldn't last because she was certain that he never was interested in her.She had also stated that Adrain only got
Mrs. Ronaldo stepped out of her sleek black car and onto the campus of Texas University. She was a woman on a mission, driven by a fierce determination to protect her son. Adrian's accident had left her shaken, and she was convinced that he was to blame as well as Amanda.As she walked through the campus, Mrs. Ronaldo's eyes scanned the crowds of students, searching for Amanda.Spencer, the man standing beside her, shifted his gaze to her and suggested, “I think you should see Adrian first before going to meet Amanda.”“Yeah. You're right. My son comes first,” she replied, taking her shade out of her bag and wearing it on her face to hide her identity from the crowd of students passing byMost of them couldn't take their eyes off her..she was in a deep blue dress which accentuated her curves, making her look like she was in her youth She had a rich blush on her face with several expensive glistening jewelries adorning herThe girls couldn't take their eyes off her as she walked grac
Still at the Ronaldo's mansion~~~Tension lingered in the air, the silence sharp and suffocating. The woman in a black sheath dress still could not believe the information she had received from her secretary. She had a black lipstick on her lips and her dark raven hair hung freely around her neck. Golden accessories dangled on her body, an air of wealth surrounding her."Get me everything you can find on Amanda Greyson," the woman barked at the man, her voice dripping with venom."Yes, ma'am," the man replied, nodding hastily before scurrying off. She settled on the sofa, crossing her legs on top of the other..the coffee on the table was left untouched and the steam had faded completely since it was now cold.The woman's gaze lingered on the phone's screen, her mind racing with thoughts of Adrian and this Amanda girl.As she waited for the man to return with the information, the woman's thoughts drifted back to her past.The woman's eyes narrowed as she thought about her son, Adrian.
At the hospital ~~~As the paramedics rushed Adrian to the operating unit, Amanda's anxiety grew. Charlotte, Mason, and some others were at the waiting room, hoping there weren't any complications Amanda couldn't sit. She paced frantically, her face masked with regret.She was far from consolation. If anything happens to Adrian then she would be at fault. The girls who hated her would hate her more than before She hoped that Adrian would recover. When thoughts about Adrian being lame, came to her mind, she shut her eyes and hoped that it wasn't true.She's heard of so many complications attached with bike racing. Most of them end up on wheelchairs and some of them are unable to continue racing.She doesn't want that to happen to Adrian…no not her Adrian.The wait was agonizing, but finally, the doctor emerged with an update. A few of the school authorities were aware of the incident.“Adrian had suffered severe injuries, including a broken collarbone, a punctured lung, and a seve