She could feel the eyes on her as her booth clicked the floor; her always sensitive ears felt the unusualness in the air, how unusually noisy it was that morning. She tried not to listen to the whispers, not wanting to hear what she might regret hearing, but her mind wondered if the noise was about her dress as her flawless skin was adorned with a beautiful short flare skirt and an off-shoulder lemon top. But she was convinced that it was not her dress and the majority were looking from their phone to her.In order not to be distracted or swayed, she diligently buried herself in her work, sowing lots of dresses with much enthusiasm and ignoring her phone that wouldn't stop buzzing. The sound from the swirling machine did a great job of preventing her ears from hearing the whispers and the continuous buzzing phone. Clarisse was so engrossed in sowing the fabrics together when a lady walked in and tapped her on the shoulder, bringing her back to the realm and making her stop abruptly.
(13 years ago)Nellie sat by the door, unable to go in, Cladded in a black oversized gown; her hair was so messy, her lips were dry and rough, her fingers were so bony, and her neck had deep bole holes in her collarbone. She looks so skinny and pale and that shatters Antonio's heart." Mum", he called with his trembling voice. He was dressed in a black trouser and black shirt like everyone else present, also dressed in black. It was Anthony's funeral.Antonio went to her and knelt beside her enabling him to hear what she was muttering. The same words she had been muttering from the day Anthony died. Antonio felt his chest tighten, suffocating and aching, but he swallowed down his lump and wrapped his small arms around her." I'm sorry, I'm so sorry", she kept muttering," No, mum, it's not your fault", he tried to convince her, but none was entering her ears.Nellie felt ashamed of herself, she felt blank and the feeling of guilt that engulfed her seems to have drowned her in the ocea
The nonstop buzzing sound of Gael's phone finally woke him up; he groaned as he turned around on the couch, his senses getting assaulted by the stench of alcohol in the room and also lingering on his tongue. " Hm," he groaned deeply, holding his head from the banging headache, and the beeping phone wasn't helping.He stretched over to pick it up, opening his closed eyes to check what the buzzing was all about. The moment he read the headline, every foul smell or headache vanished as he jumped up. His eyes widened and his jaw dropped in disbelief as he kept reading through the lines." What?! What the heck! What the hell!!", his disbelief kept increasing but was soon replaced by the ridiculousness of the message that angers him. He looked around." She's gone," he said on realizing this and immediately went to get his sweater and a coat, dialing his mother's number continuously, but she wasn't picking up. Gael began to panic. He called Christian's number also, but he didn't pick up.H
After telling him about Kyle and Alice, she realizes he's more than she thinks of him. Her face won't stop smiling even after driving to the town where they get to feed their eyes with lots of things. They parked the bike somewhere out of the rowdy environment, before strolling inside. They could see the sellers and buyers making friendly transactions, they could hear the drum beating and chanting of the festival people coming from all directions." What kind of a festival are they doing?" Clarisse asked, looking around in astound." Calling in goodness, they do it once in a year", he said smiling as he watched her astonished and excited expression. She started jumping from one shop to another, checking out their goods and the street food they were selling. They brought some steaks cut that were aligned into a tiny stick." Hm," she moaned as she chewed the delicious meat." Want some of that?" Christian asked, pointing at the shop selling local wine." Yes", she replied with her mou
(13 years ago)A couple was having a blast in a car with loud music playing, their voice highly singing along with the music, accompanied by the strong stench of alcohol. The car window was down, and the woman poked out her head, letting the wind blow her hair and screaming at the top of her lungs.***Anthony grinned as he hopped back home with the nylon of three donuts." That moron would be so happy when he sees this, that for food only", he chuckled to himself referring to Antonio.***Don was heading back home feeling tipsy after enjoying his friend's gathering and getting drunk. He managed to walk out of the gathering and on his way home, he sighted Anthony about to cross the road." Oh thank God! I'll just tell him to help me home", he said, relaxing back to the pole, hiding from Anthony, " I can't let him see me; he might take another pact if he knows I need his help."He grinned at his wise decision drunkenly when he heard the screeching sound of tires and a loud thud." Huh?
Seething through his veins is fury, increasing with every step he took away from Don, making Clarisse's call indistinct to his ears; the simmering rage ignites both profound grief and a strong desire for vengeance. His powerful, dangerous nature manifests in cold calculation, ready to unleash destruction on those responsible, all while masking his anguish with a facade of control, his face blank, his ears blocked from the world's sound as memories of tender moments with his brother flood back, now tainted by the cruel truth of his murder. Every smile, every shared laugh turns bittersweet, fueling his sorrow and stoking the inferno of his wrath, calculated thirst for vengeance that now drives his mind. Clarisse ran after him, but by the time she got to him, he already hopped on the bike, so she quickly hopped on before he left her behind. She was confused, had no idea what he was thinking, and her existence suddenly vanished from his sight, she knew he was going through a lot, she wan
Blue noticed Clarisse's sullenness since she arrived; she looked disturbed and unhappy, pacing to and fro. She wanted to ask her what was wrong but was reluctant; she didn't want to trespass, and neither did she think someone like her would want to confide in a maid.Blue sighed and was about to take her leave after cleaning when Clarisse called her." Blue"," Yes, ma'am"," Can you please spare me a minute?"," Sure, ma'am, anything you want," she said and immediately dropped the napkin, stepping closer to her to give her attention." Blue, there's something on my mind"," What's that ma'am"," Can you be my friend? Even if it's just for this moment? No Ma'am, please".Blue wanted to hesitate, but seeing the need in her eyes, she nodded with a smile." Do you want to confide in me with something?"," Yeah, I want to do something and I also need to admit"," What's that?"," You saw the viral videos right?"," Yes, I did"," It makes me realize somethings, something also happened ear
Patricia was in her room with Ruby, swaying her butt alongside the music playing; her joy seemed to know no bounds, giggling and laughing as the bubbling joy in her kept increasing." Can't imagine dealing with those people would bring you so much joy", Ruby said shooking her head while grinning," Of course darling, putting some people in their place brings you more respect ", She bragged, " and now that they've tasted my pills, they'll know more not to step on my toes, or mess with my family "," I can't even believe they ain't trying to bring down the post or videos"," They can't Ruby, that's like them admitting to it, all they could do is nothing ", she said and chuckled," And this one you're dolling up, are you taking us out to celebrate?", Ruby asked excitedly," Nope, I'm going off to see my partner"," Your partner? Ferdinand?"," No, but I'll be going over to his office as a surprise visit later in the evening; right now, I'm talking about my business partner, "she said, pu