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“Grandpa, Callie, you are here,” Sterling's voice took our attention away from the paintings and we both turned around. Sterling was standing at the door post, a slightly worried expression marring his face. “Yes, son. What is wrong?” the older man asked, noticing the look on him. “You don't look good.”“We have a problem,” he deadpanned. “Problem? What problem?” the old man asked. “There is a heavy rainstorm all over town now. All roads are blocked. What are we going to do?” he gazed at me. “That's right. I didn't tell my parents that I won't be returning home.”“It's…”“You can just call them,” Grandma Ellen's familiar voice came from behind Sterling and then she appeared beside them. “I can't let my grandson drive back to town in this kind of weather.”“My wife is right. You should sleep over,” Grandpa Chris agreed with his wife. Sterling and I exchanged a look. He kept quiet, so angrily, I tore my gaze away. “There is enough room for the two of you.”“You can both take the
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“You think I want to be with you too.”His statement felt like a slap to my face. Suddenly, I felt a rush of emotions as his words hit my ears. I must say that his statement did touch a nerve. I don't know why, but it hurt like hell. I felt tears pooled at the back of my eyes. His statement just confirmed my thoughts about the conversation which I overheard him having with his grandmother. Sterling continued, oblivious to my feelings. “I don't want to be here either. I hate that I had to lie to my grandparents. I hate the fact that I yelled at my grandmother just because of you. You mean nothing to me and you seem to be forgetting that. So you better watch what you say and stop acting up,” he warned. He seems mad. His jaw was clenched tightly and his brows furrowed deeply in the middle in exasperation. “I am acting up?” I asked as tears threatened to fall from my eyes. But I fought the urge to do so. “You think I am acting up.”“Then explain all this?” he said, gesturing with hi
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I snuck back into my room after climbing through the attic window, feeling dejected. I yanked the dark hoodie off my head, allowing my dark trellises to fall to my shoulders, and I sat on my bed, holding the fragments of my precious artwork against my chest. I pushed back angry tears, hating the fact that my emotions were all over the place. Get a grip, Calliope! I chided myself. Tonight had turned out horrible. My plan had failed woefully. Why did I have to be such a klutz?I had been sure my collection of precious paintings and abstract sketches would grab people's attention right from the entrance, making them spellbound. I had even estimated the amount of cool cash I would earn in exchange for my masterpiece which had cost me grueling hours of secrecy. But no, things just had to go downhill. At least, I was lucky the guards didn't kick me out. I had a sinking feeling that handsome man had settled them, because how else would I not have paid for damages?Everything from a few
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Through the corner of my eyes, I noticed Erica hiding in a corner. She was grinning mischievously. She winked and signaled for me not to blow her cover. I ignored her. I was sure whatever this was, smart Erica already had prior knowledge about it. My stepmom sat like a rigid statue next to my dad, looking very displeased. This was not good. The visitors in this setting looked so out of place. They both reeked of insane wealth. The older one was probablythe guy's father as I could tell from the graying hair and the resemblance they shared. The hot guy was still wearing his three-piece dark Armani suit and a Rolex watch. He had no expression on his face. Was my cover blown?"Sit, my dear," Dad weakly said.I gulped internally and prayed to all the gods of the universe that I was not going to be grounded for eternity for defying my father's strict orders. My father, Mr Bennett Montague, was very principled but was now defeated. Ever since my mom passed a few years ago in the sam
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I threw a couple of pebbles at Dianne's room window. No response. Shoot, I should have brought my phone.What would I do if she didn't open up for me? My thoughts immediately went to Kyle—I could crash at his place... I shook off the thought as fast as it had come. Kyle had a very huge crush on me. Once upon a time, I too thought he was cute. We dated for a short while before realizing we were better off in our separate ways. Something nasty happened between us that I still can't comprehend. I suspected that Kyle had a mental condition but he was so good at masking it that I concluded I was just being paranoid. It would be awkward to spend the night at his place. I was so engrossed in my miserable thoughts that I didn't notice when Dianne's window opened. The next pebble I absent-mindedly threw hit her straight in the face. "Ouch!" she yelped. "Oops, I'm sorry.""Geez, get your butt in here," she said, beckoning at me. Without further ado, I made my way into her room via her
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I ambled out of my room and went past my stepsister's room. My mood was still sour and Erica wasn't at fault for all that was happening. When I reached the front porch, I met my father, as expected. He had a worried expression on his face and didn't notice when I came in. I felt a wave of compassion come over me as I looked at his weary form. What if this whole arrangement was because my dad was blackmailed by his supposed friend? I knew my Dad had been defeated since the accident that took my mom's life and his legs. If that billionaire family was doing this to place more misery on my father, maybe I could convince him to find another way. "Dad," I called gently. He jolted and turned his wheelchair to face me. There were visible eye bags under his eyes. I could see his facial expression morph into relief. "Where on earth did you spend the night? I was worried." Oh, so he knew I left? "I went to my friend's place. I had to think." He gave a single nod and continued to l
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I sketched a rough image of Sterling Vanderbilt, pulling my memories from our brief encounters and his picture on his I*******m profile. I wondered if he was cool with this marriage arrangement. Besides, I was still curious about the lady that was with him when I first met him. They looked close. I had concluded they were in a relationship. Sighing, I dropped my journal and ate my food which was by then as cold as a bone. I knew it was useless to go to the local restaurant where I worked as a part-time waitress. Feeling bored, I stared at the blank wall opposite my bed. A spark of inspiration hit me and I couldn't resist the urge to let it out and damn the consequences. I mean, what else did I have to lose, right? I would soon be gone from this house after all. I moved the box leaning at a corner of the wall and used my smoothener to ensure that the surface was smooth enough for my project. My doodle was a large jumbled mix of different drawings, the central one being m
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The door opened and I was welcomed by a dashing-looking man. Sterling Vanderbilt. He was typing on his iPad with one hand when the door opened. He stopped what he was doing and he looked up and then our eyes locked on each other. His eyes widened and his mouth parted slightly as he stared at my face down to my dress. However, I must commend the person who picked out this beautiful purple dress for me. In fact, I felt like a princess in it. The gown was a cone gown with off-shoulder sleeves which highlighted the teardrop diamond pendant that I got from my mother. So maybe, I kind of get why Mr. Sterling Vanderbilt was a bit surprised by my changeover. I must have looked like a completely different person from the lady he saw in her small living room last night or the klutz he'd met at the art exhibition. But that still didn't stop my cheek from growing flush with heat. I could tell I was all shades of red. Tell me, who wouldn't, when a handsome Billionaire looked amazed by your
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“You think I want to be with you too.”His statement felt like a slap to my face. Suddenly, I felt a rush of emotions as his words hit my ears. I must say that his statement did touch a nerve. I don't know why, but it hurt like hell. I felt tears pooled at the back of my eyes. His statement just confirmed my thoughts about the conversation which I overheard him having with his grandmother. Sterling continued, oblivious to my feelings. “I don't want to be here either. I hate that I had to lie to my grandparents. I hate the fact that I yelled at my grandmother just because of you. You mean nothing to me and you seem to be forgetting that. So you better watch what you say and stop acting up,” he warned. He seems mad. His jaw was clenched tightly and his brows furrowed deeply in the middle in exasperation. “I am acting up?” I asked as tears threatened to fall from my eyes. But I fought the urge to do so. “You think I am acting up.”“Then explain all this?” he said, gesturing with hi
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“Grandpa, Callie, you are here,” Sterling's voice took our attention away from the paintings and we both turned around. Sterling was standing at the door post, a slightly worried expression marring his face. “Yes, son. What is wrong?” the older man asked, noticing the look on him. “You don't look good.”“We have a problem,” he deadpanned. “Problem? What problem?” the old man asked. “There is a heavy rainstorm all over town now. All roads are blocked. What are we going to do?” he gazed at me. “That's right. I didn't tell my parents that I won't be returning home.”“It's…”“You can just call them,” Grandma Ellen's familiar voice came from behind Sterling and then she appeared beside them. “I can't let my grandson drive back to town in this kind of weather.”“My wife is right. You should sleep over,” Grandpa Chris agreed with his wife. Sterling and I exchanged a look. He kept quiet, so angrily, I tore my gaze away. “There is enough room for the two of you.”“You can both take the
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As I tried to find my way back to the living room, I found a room whose door was ajar and I got curious to know what was in it or if someone was inside. Slowly, I pushed the door wide open. And then took cautious steps inside. Suddenly, the light flickered on, illuminating the beauty in the room. My mouth suddenly turned wide agape in astonishment. Oh, my God! For a few seconds, I just stood close to the door, gazing round at the wonders in the room.I found myself surrounded by a captivating display of art. The space was adorned with paintings from renowned artists, each one a masterpiece in its own right.It was a private gallery. I would call it a mini art gallery. Was this how wealthy Sterling's grandparents were? Those were huge amounts of money. Wow! Families of Billionaires! I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. These rich people were such lucky people. I kept exclaiming as I gazed upon the vibrant strokes and intricate details. And in that moment, my worries see
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After the brunch, I decided to take a break by looking around the house. The butler decided to be my tour guide since Sterling wanted to speak with his grandparents. I took a few minutes, admiring the beautiful house and the greeny scenery that surrounded it. After a while, I felt pressed, so I turned to the older man who was my guide. “Please, where can I find the restroom?”“Oh, just walk straight down the hallway, turn left and the fourth door by your right is the guest lavatory.”I repeated his instructions and he corrected me. I said the instructions again and when I got it right, he nodded with a warm smile. “Thank you,” I appreciated and then I went in search of the restroom, following his description. After relieving myself, I tried to find my way back, but I got lost. I was confused in the large maze of a house. I was hoping to find someone who would help me find my way back to the sitting room. But no one was in sight. Then, I heard voices coming from one of the rooms.
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After a couple of minutes into our food, Grandpa Chris spoke up asking me, “How do you both meet, Callie?”Both I and Sterling exchanged a surprised look. We haven't thought about that. So we don't have any plan on what to say. I raised my gaze to see the couples staring at us expectantly for our response. His grandmother had a narrowed gaze at me. This was unavoidable. I exchanged a look with Sterling, hoping he would be the first one to talk. But he didn't seem like he would respond. So, I let out a deep breath. “We met at the mall,”“We met at an art exhibition,” both I and Sterling chorused and the two couples looked at us with quirked brows.I couldn't blame them. Both of our simultaneous answers were contradicting. I exchanged a suppressed annoyed look with Sterling. He shrugged a shoulder and then plastered a sweet smile on his face. And I felt like hitting him in the face. But I held myself back. “I actually first saw Callie at a mall,” he spoke up before I could say an
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Then she said something that left me utterly confused and dumbfounded. “She is not Julie Stewart!”Julie Stewart! Who is Julie Stewart?I asked myself internally. And I turned my gaze toward Sterling, silently pleading for some kind of answer. Who was his grandmother expecting instead of me? But he didn't look my way. He was looking at his grandmother. But the expression on his face has changed. He wasn't looking pleased. “No, Nana. She isn't. This is Calliope, the woman I love and whom I am engaged with.”“But, Sterling…”“Let's not talk about that, Grandma,” he said, his voice pleading as he stared at her in the eyes. The woman seemed to understand and she sighed before nodding. I saw a look of relief wash over Sterling's face before he turned to peer at me. He flashed me a small smile despite me staring at him with a confused expression. I was in the dark. “So you are my grandson's fiancée?”“Y-yes, ma. I and Sterling are in love and he…”“I didn't ask for any story.”“Oh,”
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The first thing that caught my eye was the back of a woman in a long beautiful dress whose grey hair was packed tightly into a ponytail at the top of her head. Even from her backview, she exuded authority.She was staring at what the maids were doing at the dining table. While still backing us, she spoke up again, her eyes not leaving what the ladies were doing. “Honey, hurry up, Sterling will be here anytime soon.” Then she looked at her watch. “Alright. I've heard you,” the other voice responded. The voice sounded close by. So I guessed it must have been coming from one of the rooms that surround the dining area. “I guess that must be your grandmother,” I said in a whisper to Sterling. I don't even know why I was whispering. Then I looked at Sterling's face. He had a smile on his face as he watched the woman. “Yes,” he responded, with a proud smile. Then he shifted his gaze to me. “Remember what I said to you. We can't let them know that this is an arranged setting. Okay?”“
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“What do you want to know?” he asked without looking at me. I shrugged before responding. “Anything. Any clue about them because I don't know if they have an idea that our engagement is an arranged one and-”“No, they don't,” he retorted. I peered at him, but he wouldn't spare a glance. “It's just between our families. My grandparents aren't supposed to know about it.”“Oh, okay.”I nodded in understanding. The same goes with me. I couldn't tell other members of my family and my friends that I was getting married to a billionaire through an arranged marriage by our fathers.It sounds weird to the ear, doesn't it?Sterling added, “That means one thing-”“We have to pretend better,” I completed. He turned to look at me. It was probably because I just said what he had in mind. Then he nodded in concord. Fortunately, we are both on the same page with that. “Yes, you are right. We have to act well for them to believe that we are truly in love. Grandma Ellen and Grandpa Chris are the k
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As I stepped into the outside sun of my apartment, into the bustling city street, a smile curled up my face. And right then, my eyes fell on a figure standing amidst the chaos of everyday life. My fiance and groom-to-be, Sterling Vanderbilt. Immediately, my mouth fell wide agape. Oh, my God! I exclaimed inwardly. There he was standing, looking handsome as ever, his presence commanding attention. He looked totally different from the guy I knew who always wore a suit. This different Sterling was dressed in a burgundy short-sleeved shirt which accentuated his well-built physique and impeccably tucked into his black trousers. A mix of black and burgundy Italian dress shoes on his feet. He effortlessly exuded an air of confidence and sophistication. My gaze was drawn to his dark, lustrous hair, which was well gelled and combed which perfectly framed his attractive features. And then to his face. He wore black sunglasses which adorned his face, adding an air of mystery and intrigu
