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The Bad Boy's Lottery PROLOGUE
PROLOGUE NORAI was fully ready to embrace the changes that comes with the special new age I would be clocking in days to come. Having attracted tons of friends with my title of being the prime minister’s daughter, countless of them are always at my beck and call to paint the city red. Even though I am nothing but a nerdy youngster excited over what would mark her sixteenth year on earth, my parents are fully aware I won’t be taking any less of a birthday celebration. But lo and behold, it was a day to never have been awaited.It was a day from hell. An apocalyptic day, a calamitous day, a day so awful it should have never existed. The universe must have conspired against me, because everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. I lay on my stomach, eyes trained on the clock, willing the minutes to go by faster. Every second that ticked by felt like an eternity, as I counted down to the moment when the clock would strike twelve. I could feel my heart racing in my chest, and my palm
The Bad Boy's Lottery ONE
One Year LaterNORAGross. As I got out of the car, I could feel the weight of the world pressing down on me. The other students were watching me, their stares making me feel exposed and raw. I could feel the car door slam behind me, and I knew that there was no turning back. I was alone now, facing the school that I hated so much. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what was to come. And without the need of a soothsayer, I knew I was going to have a bad day. “This way.” The command came from somewhere behind me, and I turned, startled. I glanced up at the tall figure beside me. His dark hair was tousled, and his eyes sparkled with mischief. He offered me a crooked smile, and held out his hand. "I can show you the way to class, if you want.” he said.I hesitated, feeling unsure of what to do. Slowly, I glanced at my wristwatch through the corner of my eyes and almost gasped at how much time had gone. Snapping my head back towards him, I took a leap of faith, and placed my ha
The Bad Boy's Lottery TWO
NORA I groaned as I shuffled down the street, my shoulders hunched and my steps hesitant. The two paper bags of pepperoni pizza in my hands felt like lead weights, and I could feel my back aching from the strain. With each step, I felt myself getting more and more frustrated, cursing myself for making such a stupid decision. Unable to help it, I smacked my hand against my forehead in frustration, wondering how I had gotten myself into this situation. All I wanted was a nice, relaxing night after such a hectic day at school but here I am, delivering pizza to the school’s bad boy- Jordan Hill- who has remained stuck at our threshold, refusing to leave until I get him his cravings in the form of a pizza. “A punishment for daring to lock me up in a classroom, an empty one at that.” He had said and I remembered having no choice than to give in. Not wanting the ‘ I miss you’ word to escalate into something I’d rather not imagine, I had to bolt out of the classroom and lock him up.“Here
The Bad Boy's Lottery THREE
NORA Fuck. How gruesomely enchanted was I back there? I wasn’t sure I gave it even a second thought before agreeing, just like that!I grimaced as I jerked my feet, frustrated with myself for my mistake. I mentally facepalmed as I packed my books and stuffed them into my backpack, berating myself for being so careless and entranced. I couldn’t help but wonder what would unfold later this evening with him. The thought of being in bed with him filled me with a mix of anticipation and anxiety. He did as promised though, even though Cassidy’s apology was the lamest one have ever heard. Holy cow. A shiver ran down my spine as I stared down at the address he forwarded to me, so shamelessly. “Hey.” A voice whispered from behind me and I jumped in fright, my heart racing as I spuned around. With a roll of eyes, I sighed in relief at the sight of who had led me to class yesterday. “I must have scared you. Never meant to.” He smiled down at me. It was the kind of smile that made me almost
The Bad Boy's Lottery FOUR
NORAChecked. Today is the worst day of my life. I felt nothing other than regret when at the end of it all, he kicked me out and slammed the door to my face. As I turned around to take my leave, his bruised body displayed in my head, a very terrible aftermath of what wrath his mother had incurred on him. Had I not showed up, Jordan wouldn’t have to go through such torment. But then again, I hope she’s gotten what she wanted cause I can promise, never in my life would I even think of coming any closer to her or her house but to Jordan… I can not promise. As I hailed down a cab and got into its confines, my eyes kept staring at the door, my gaze never wavering. I tried to push the image away, but it was burned into my mind, a reminder of the terrible things that must have happened behind those closed doors. I grew expectant to be at home already which was why I almost lost it when I snapped my eyes towards the driver and realized even the car’s engine hasn’t been ignited. “Get me
The Bad Boy's Lottery FIVE
NORA Couldn’t look him in the eye. Shame clouded my vision, my fingers tightening up into fists beside me as my gaze stayed glued on the floor. Should I have tried harder at controlling myself even though the sexual urges can never be tamed?I could feel him getting closer, and my heart started racing as I stood there, frozen in place. The whispers of the other students grew louder, and I felt my face flush with embarrassment. Then, before I could even think, I felt a rush of adrenaline surge through my body. With a strength I didn't know I had, I shoved him away and ran out of the classroom as fast as my legs would carry me. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. All I wanted was to get away from there.I could feel tears welling up in my eyes as I ran, to where only heaven knows. “Wait up, Nora.” I heard Lucan call out as he ran after me. His voice so pleading I was almost tempted to turn back around and let him catch up with me, I didn’t and kept
The Bad Boy's Lottery SIX
NORA I almost burst into laughter, but pulled myself together. My hearing must have developed a fault overnight, is he even aware of what he’s just proposed? I sneaked a peak over at Natalie, to see her eyes wide and jaw slacked. Apparently, neither of us could believe what Jordan had just sputtered out, shamelessly, at that. “Didn’t we decide not to meet ever again? So explain, what are you doing here?…” Before I could finish, I saw my mother's shadow looming over the second floor of the house. Panic seized my chest and I felt a surge of adrenaline as I threw the car keys at Natalie and took off down the road, Jordan’s hand in mine. My heart was racing as I ran, terrified of what Mom might do if she had caught even a small glimpse of us and me skipping the already scheduled therapy appointment. I only realized what length we had run when Jordan wrenched his hand from my grip to take a breath. I was prepared to slump by the roadside, when I heard the sound of a motorbike roaring
The Bad Boy's Lottery SEVEN
JORDANFuming with rage, I slammed the door shut behind me as I stormed into the house. As I entered the dining area, I was met with the sight of my stepmother sitting there, a smug, contemptuous smile on her face. My blood boiled at the sight of her, and I wanted nothing more than to turn around and walk right back out the door. But I knew I had to face her. She was the bane of my existence, and I couldn't let her get the better of me. I had to stay strong, no matter how much she tried to rattle me."Well, well, well," She drawled, a sneer twisting her lips. "If it isn't my favorite son. You decided to grace us with your presence." I could almost hear the sarcasm dripping from her words, and it only served to infuriate me further. And then I noticed the girl sitting beside her, a redhead who looked to be around my age. She was staring at me with wide eyes, her expression a mixture of awe and fear. It was clear she was intimidated by me, and it only made me feel more powerful. “I c
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The Bad Boy's Lottery EPILOGUE
Third Person’s Pov{Seven Years Later}“Do you know who my mother is?” Sky blue-eyed golden curls, Caily leapt on her feet, screeching.“No, you! Do you know who my father is?!” Aged five deep brown-eyed Nico with a mass of tousled dark curls boomed across the field, running unscathed to shelter the door. “Do you know who my daughter is?” Spencer challenged the two kids, stepping out of his car to squint his eyes at them, taking their sights in. Their resemblance was what alarmed him first. Nora had informed him at the jail five years ago she gave birth to a baby boy and four years ago too, that she’s already pregnant with a baby girl just a month after giving birth. It was risky but he remembered giving her his blessings. These can’t be his daughters bearing. They look too handsome and pretty for a child— the girl taking after her mother and the eldest, the boy taking after the father. “Who’s your daughter here, sir?” Caily’s pouty face turned serious. “We happen to know our pa
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND TWENTY
NORA {College, Three Years Later} Stony Brook University. Just the asignsment alone drives me crazy. I don’t have a choice. I became pretty much popular after my father’s scandal three years ago and luckily, people didn’t treat me bad because of that. Instead, they placed burdens on my shoulders. No events comes without me been among its planners, and you don’t speak of the teachers’ favorite without including me. I never thought I was going to experience such privilege in my life, even though it was so exhausting. Somehow, I have managed through three of my years here, left with just one year and I will be free. The fact that mostly half of the school would miss me not enough to encourage me to fail my last exam, and lag behind just to continue staying with them. “How are you able to read and write in such a noisy atmosphere as this?” When my roommate, Alice, came in, that was the first thing she asked me. “The fear of failure kept me going. Then again…” I hit my pe
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND NINETEEN
JORDANAfter the night spent with Nora two days ago, I told her we should schedule our next meeting for when I have spoken with my mother. I want to introduce them to each other. I want my mother to see the girl that captured my heart. My mother and her boyfriend are somewhere around New York, and ever since she told me of their address, I never had the chance to visit them. Until now. The taste of calling him my mother’s boyfriend remained bitter on my lips. They better get married, being her husband would make far more better meaning. “You didn’t tell me beforehand you’re coming.” Was the first thing my mother said when she saw me at her doorstep. It’s a rented apartment meanwhile she gave me an owned bigger one, bought in my name. Where would I have been by now? At my friends’. Embarrassing. “You want me to go back?” I carefully asked before stepping insude. She shook her head and let me in. She walked me around the house and the only impressive thing about it was the big
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN
NORA‘He’s leaving the country.’ Early in the next morning after I barely managed to sleep, the text woke me up. I don’t step out of the house without taking my bath but it was so tempting to do it for the first time. What stopped me was the bad smell drifting from me that would discourage Jordan even if he eventually decide to take me back. I took my bath but it was snappy, the shortest I have ever spent inside the bathroom. I didn’t get to make choices from my closet. I opted for the first one my hand reached. I knew first impression was everything but this wasn’t the first time Jordan would see me and then, I still remember him telling me how beautiful I look even without trying. “Where to?” It caught me by surprise that Liam was at home then it dawned on me it's Saturday. I wanted to turn around and just go back to my room but it's more scary not trying.“Jordan’s.” I responded. I waited for him to stop me from moving or even go as far as locking the door. I won't put it p
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN
NORAA Month LaterI haven’t even applied to any college. It’s been a month of me constantly locking myself in my room, each time I go out only happening because I need to take my meals. My life has been upside down. A month of heavy changes in our family— my father no longer being the prime minister, my mother still forming enmity with us and her children. And above all, Jordan still not wanting to see me. Or should I say I don’t even know his whereabouts? Theodore kept checking up on me, not understanding I don’t want him here, not anywhere close to me. I don’t want to see anybody. I have tried chasing him off but he won’t leave. I know it’s Liam’s handiwork, thinking Theodore can get me to leave the walls of my room. He's a good guy though. He's not considering my behavior though I am trying to change towards him. If I don't want to remain a loner.Over the month, I went to the jail to check on my father and unlike what I expected of him, he didn’t chase me away. I told him o
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN
LUCAN“No, you’re staying here with us.”I’m instantly on edge, tensed beneath my parents probing gaze. My decision to corner them before leaving for work, failing woefully. “I have nothing doing here.” I again try to persuade. “No, you have school here. Your resumption is barely two weeks away.” My father interjected this time, again turning the dice on me. Cassidy’s burial was just yesterday, and I am already fed up staying at New York. Everything reminds me of her, her memories too disturbing for me to live with.I don’t even get myself. If I ever want to, I need to vacate to another country. The problem now been my unyielding parents. If I ever want anything from them, what I know so far was how I have to work my way for it, by persuading then like there's no tomorrow.“You are capable of transferring schools for me. I’m tired of NY, I just want to change location. Nothing else, I promise.” I’m being wise. Staying here, I won’t even be able to mind my studies, everywhere I g
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Third Person’s Pov{Feelings At The Burial}Mere looking at the casket being lowered to the ground almost had Jordan tearing up. The fact that ought to be him and not Cassidy, has his brain on a pause, discarding every other thoughts. If only he was in the right sense to chase after Jasper that day. With his own very hands, they would have killed him away, accepting to live the rest of his lives in jail. Then he saw his mother. The person who has been long murdered by the two devilish husband and wife. He wanted to go to her, to check if he was seeing the reality but the dead body in his arms was much more worthy than running after the woman who abandoned him. If she wasn’t dead, she should have came for him but that was a now. She left him with her heartless ex husband to witness nemesis. And when he saw Nora at the Ford’s, the fear of rejection once again appeared before his face. He’s still dealing with a loss, having her come to tell him they can’t work would be another bruis
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN
A Week LaterNORAThere’s going to be a burial, for Cassidy. The burial is going to take place at the Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn.Together with Natalie, we are going to be visiting her family first to offer our condolences before we all head to the Cemetery. The school announced her death about five days ago through the school news portal, since the school has been on break. A few were saddened, most were gladdened receiving their freedom. I almost felt like punching holes in their faces whenever one or two of their disheartening comments popped up but I’d just injure myself by punching my phone. It would have been better face-to-face. How can people be so cruel? A little sympathy even if they don’t mean it most definitely won’t hurt a fly.The Ford’s family are rich, even if it looks average. The security guard must be having a tough time opening and shutting the door, for the numerous visitors. “They’re inside.” He directed us and I gave him a nod. A little more and I’d for
The Bad Boy's Lottery HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN
NORAYou want to know that one time I feel like jumping over a cliff? The moment I ran to the scene, and got there only when the deed was done. Fate didn’t even give me the chance to be in her stead. You think I wouldn’t in a blink? I would. What use was life to me before? Nothing. The guy I want, I can never get. I got him, I must not stay. Now what? If anybody doesn’t, I’m going to make sure Jasper regrets the ruin he caused. I’m angry, I feel annoyed, I want to drag my nails over my face. Cassidy fucking died! She was murdered. I saw her being rushed into the ambulance in cold blood and my body lost all blood. How can a father be so insane to go as far as killing his own son? If not to get out of prison, then I wonder what his motive was. And my father? I don’t know how else to say he’s in trouble.To be frank, Jordan didn’t even want to speak with me. I remembered running towards him, where he was on the floor wailing, and it was unexpected when he totally ignored me befo
