KELLY POV
I gasped as Dain forced me to sit, and Holly chuckled before pulling him closer. Then she kissed him again, this time with her eyes on me.
It felt as if my heart was ripped out of my chest and her betrayal stinged even more than Dain's. We are like soul sisters, and I love her so damn much.
I didn't expect this from Dain or even from her. I have never felt so heartbroken all my life; she pulled away, smirking at me.
"How did that make you feel?" She taunted.
"Nauseous," I replied, wiping the tears on my cheeks; it didn't stop more from falling.
This is Holly, my nice friend that looks out for me, the one that was worried that I would get lost in the crowd last night.
The one I shared everything with, and nobody knows her like she knows me; she is the reason I'm not in college now. I gave her my savings because she had a debt she wanted to pay.
This is how she repays me? Sleeping with my boyfriend behind my back and holding a knife at me.
"Oh, don't cry, you poor thing. Look at how she is crying like she's the innocent one," she pouted.
Dain left for her room, and it was just the two of us. I glanced at the door. I can escape if I play my cards right. "Don't even think about it; if not, I will gut you and call it a day," she threatened with an unhinged glint in her eyes.
"You see you and I are different; we are so different, and sometimes I wondered why you didn't notice. I didn't sleep with your boyfriend because I fell in love with him or something; I only did it to spite you, and I saw how you were head over heels in love with him, so I seduced him, and I might have told him something about you." She shrugged and started laughing hysterically like a maniac.
Oh my goodness, is she possessed?
"When did this happen?" I asked to see if I could buy some time to make my escape; she is crazy, and I don't need anyone to confirm that.
"I don't know, two months ago? Three months ago? Or let's see... A year ago?" She chuckled while playing with the knife in her hand.
"What did I ever do to you?" I asked and she scoffed.
"What did you ever do to me? Let's see is the fact that you are a worthless little whore or that you are a snake!" She snarled, pointing the knife at me. I have to think fast before she cuts me.
"You went ahead and dated Carl, even when you knew how I felt about him, you worthless piece of shit! You go around acting like a little Miss Goody two shoes when you are just a little slut," she accused.
"What the hell are you talking about? You never told me you liked Carl; I didn't even like that guy; he's my ex for crying out loud! You didn't say anything when I told you he asked me out," I yelled. If this is about my ex, then she has got to be kidding me.
He wasn't my type, and we only dated for a few months before I ended things with him. I met Dain right after, and we started dating.
She never told me anything about this, and I'm surprised the whole thing is about him. "You see why I hate you; you act like you are so good when you really are a bitch. Carl wasn't interested in me after he saw your stupid, beautiful face. I saw him first, and I fell for him first, then you just had to come in and ruin it all with your slutty eyes and pretty face. I hate you for taking that away from me. Guess what? Your useless boyfriend didn't even try to stop me from making advances on him. It started with one phone call. I lied that you were sick; he rushed down while you were away, and I lied that you were cheating. After that, I gave him a good head, and he resisted only at the beginning, but soon I had him eating out of my palm. You know how men think of women as fickle, but it's the opposite, and I didn't even have to try hard." She laughed.
"You are a monster," I spat, and she grabbed my hair, pulling so hard my scalp burned in pain.
"Yes, my dear, and I'm going to enjoy showing you what this monster is capable of." She raised the knife to stab me, and I didn't think twice before throwing my weight on her.
We crashed on the table, and her grip on my hair loosen, so I made a run for it, only for her to grab my hair again, pulling me back.
Pain crossed through my veins as she sank the knife into my right shoulder, and I screamed in pain, "If you think you will be leaving this place alive, then think again. Don't worry, I won't dump you in a ditch. Your boyfriend suggested we dump you in an abandoned alley full of trash. Don't worry, the police will find your body quickly so you can rest in a morgue. I'm sure we'll be out of the country when they start investigating. We are leaving in two two hours." She whispered into my ear and ripped the knife out.
I cried out in pain, then I hit her stomach with my elbow. She grunted and let go of me. My shoulder was bleeding badly, and I needed to leave before she got to me again.
"You are just a sour, jealous bitch!" I yelled, holding my bleeding shoulder as I turned to kick her stomach. She yelled, calling for Dain as I kicked her again, and then I quickly ran for the door just as I was about to twist the doorknob.
A heavy weight crashed on my back, and I wailed as Dain dragged me back. Holly had recovered, and she glared at me before stabbing me again in my left thigh.
Dain held my hands behind my back with his other hand on my mouth; my screams were muffled, and I lost hope as she stabbed my right thigh.
Dain let me go, and I fell on the ground with a large thud. I couldn't walk, so I started crawling away from her.
"Now it's time to finish it." She raised the knife again, and I screamed.
The door burst open, and I heard a gunshot. My eyelids were heavy as I was losing blood, and my vision was blurry.
I caught a glimpse of some men in black suits before I passed out.
Kelly's POV Three days later.“I have been busy for the past few days. Life has been so dramatic for me.” I sighed, standing by the window side and staring out into the rising morning sun.“That's actually sad. I would have called you earlier but I thought that since you had become the model you dreamed about, that you wouldn't have the time to answer an insignificant person like me.” Jasmine uttered over the phone, her voice laced with disappointment.“Don't talk like that, Jas. Of course I would never consider you unimportant. In fact you matter to me as much as ivy matters to me. It's been a while since we last spoke. How's your mother-in-law?”. “She's great. She's been in good health. She's really worried because she misses Ivy.”“Awnnn.. How sweet and compassionate of her. Ivy misses her as well. Tell her we will come visiting one of these days. She should just have a little more patience. Alex and I have her in mind.”Jasmine sighed over the phone and I could clearly tell she
Kelly's POV “I beg you to overlook Mrs Amanda's display of childishness. If I knew this was how it would eventually turn out, I wouldn't have asked you to meet up with her.” Mrs Cathe apologized genuinely.“It’s not your fault, Mrs Cathe. I would have punched her face if you weren't here.”Mrs Cathe chuckled lightly, shaking her head. “I know you would have punched the living cells out of her, Kelly. You have such a fire in you, and honestly I really admire how you controlled your rage. Because believe me when I say that Mrs Amanda is not worth your anger.”I sighed, crossing my arms. “i still can't believe what my ears heard earlier. She called me greedy, Mrs Cathe. Can you imagine? After offering me such a cheap deal, that woman still has no respect.”“You’re right,” she agreed softly, placing her hand on mine. “But I would plead with you, Kelly on’t to let her words weigh you down. Better offers will come, and when they do, you’ll know your worth is more than what Amanda tried to
Kelly's POV “You arrived just in time, Mrs Kelly. Please have a seat.” Mrs. Cathe offered, pointing at a cushion in her office.I perched myself on the seat, straightening my dress while anxiously waiting for the arrival of the client.The door opened gently after a knock and Mrs Cathe’s secretary walked in.“Mrs Amanda has arrived, ma'am.” The personal assistant stated, her eyes lowered in respect.“Usher her in.” Mrs Cathe bothered and after a few seconds the client walked in with so much aura that made the room shift.My eyes quickly assessed the client from head to toe. She looked like a woman in her early fifties, her wrinkled skin a testament of how matured she was.She was dressed in a neat navy-blue suit and matching trousers that spoke of her class and authority. Her eyes lit up the moment they fell on me. She smiled, the skin around her eyes wrinkled.“Oh my goodness, Mrs Kelly,” she said warmly, her smile genuine. “ Oh my gosh. You are breathtaking. You look more beautiful
Kelly's POV “You should have walked out, Kelly. Is this so-called Mr Adrian trying to sell your dignity or not?”. Daniella noted, her voice rising.“You are interpreting it wrongly. Mr Adrian just wants to give you what he feels you are worth. I think I trust him.” Alex uttered, smiling to emphasis his thoughts I looked between Daniella and Alex, literally not knowing what to think or how to think about it. Daniella and Alex both see him in different ways, and that’s what confuses me,” I muttered, rubbing my temples gently. Daniella folded her arms, her brows furrowed. “Kelly, men like him don’t give without expecting something back. I don't just think he is worth your time, Kelly.Alex leaned closer, shaking his head. “Not everyone is out to harm you Kelly. Sometimes people just see potential and want to invest in you. You might be getting it all wrong.”Their words made sense but in an indifferent way. Daniella didn't trust Mr Adrian and she had a valid reason to but Alex seemed
Kelly's POV “A lot you say, Mr Adrian. You seem to know how to choose your words properly. I am amazed. By alot do you mean, connections and other stuff that comes with it?”.Adrian’s eyes sparkled as he leaned back, his fingers tapping lightly on the table. A waitress passed just in time.“A bottle of cold water, please.” I ordered, my gaze fixed on the waitress though I could feel Mr Adrian's gaze fixed on me. “Yes ma'am. What about you, Mr?”. The waitress asked Mr Adrian.“The same order this adorable woman here placed.” He replied rather lusciously, earning a soft lips smack.The waitress bowed slightly and walked away to get our orders.“As we were saying, Mrs Kelly. I am here to help you. I am here to give you connections, influence and doors that will open for you without you even knocking. I am offering you more than just a position in my magazine. I am offering you a stage where the world will see you and never forget your impact. You will be known as the model of the cent
Kelly's POV We finally meet; Mr Adrian A tall man in his early thirties strides towards his gaze fixed on no one in particular since he had dark shade glasses on.Something about his walking step and his aura didn't sit right with me. It was like there was something I could sense that other people could.I swallowed a hard lump, took in a deep breath and mentally prepared myself for what may come. This was my opportunity to shine and I knew the way I presented myself would determine whether I would get the job.He finally approached our table and took a seat opposite Camille and I. A sly grin on his face.He took off his glasses and my jaw dropped. I could swear I had seen him somewhere. He looked so familiar I could bet on my instincts. Something about him made me feel we had met before but I couldn't remember where and under what circumstances.He stretched out his arm to me, smiling and revealing his set of white teeth.“Good afternoon, Mrs Kelly. I am Mrs Adrian.”My hand tremb