I came back inside my room after a long and tiring work. ‘Yes. Being with Zion all day tired me out.’ This is the wish that I had before. I wonder what made me wish something like this? “It is because I like him.” Sighing, I laid down on my bed and stared at the ceiling for a long time. Each day felt so long. However, I was only preparing for things that will about to happen in the future. I can’t get tired easily. “The party is near.” I closed my eyes, resting them for a bit. For Finn and Sherly, that day will be the start of Cassius’ regret for coming back. But for me, it will be the day I will move out of this mansion. “You can’t fall asleep, Harriet,” I told to myself. “Go and wash your face.” Even though my mind says that I should go up and remove my make up, my body isn’t moving. This is the main reason why I hated putting make up before. Because removing it at the end of the day is really tiring. As I was about to enter the abyss, I remembered something that woke me u
Afternoon before the party, Zion brought Cassius and Harriet in the salon. “This is my cousin, and this is my secretary,” Zion said while he’s leaning his arms at Cassius and Harriet’s shoulders. Right side is Cassius. Left side is Harriet. Cassius told Zion that he does not need to help him dressing up but the stubborn Zion insisted. He even threatened that if Cassius won’t agree, then he will tell his parents about the secret. Of course, Cassius knew that Zion won’t do that. Anyway, he was dragged in this place out of his will. Meanwhile, Harriet did not decline Zion’s offer to bring her in this place. She will be Cassius’ partner during the party so she had to be appear decent and elegant. ‘And also, this is the event I am waiting for,’ Harriet told to herself. Under the hands of the professional, hairstylists, designer and make-up artist, the three took their time preparing. Hours passed by. The early dawn had set the towers of the city glittering; already the low wharf-shed
Third Person’s POV The sun dies, spreading crimson color in the sky, which isn’t a tea that burns on lips but a vodka scorching down the throat despite its sugary mixture. The elegant party holds at the spacious hall of the Fabroa mansion with high ceilings, chandeliers and dim lights. Around, there are scented candle, corks, decorated flowers, pretty platters on the long tables, cork frames, unlimited dished prepared by exclusive chefs presented on the long tables, and expensive wines served by the servants of the house. Around in the dimly lit romantically building, there are well-dressed people who are shuffling and chuckling quietly about and murmured to themselves greetings and introductions. Some has genuine smiles on their lips, while others have business-like beams, as they take this chance not to only meet the first grandson of the Fantell Firm chairman but to broaden their connection. Voices are thick in the sweet air, combining the smooth sound of the jazz and classical
"Who is that girl?""Isn’t that the chairman’s secretary?”“But why would the first grandson take the chairman’s secretary as his partner for tonight?”“Maybe, she’s his girlfriend.”“What?”Sighs after sighs.Many single women came here in hope to woo the first grandson of the Fantell firm group, thinking that he would be a best business partner. Therefore, when they saw the woman beside him, disappointments and curiosities aroused.Eyes stared at the woman who is wearing a modest turquoise dress which made expressing accents at her slim waits. It has skirt flap and voluminous sleeves which emphasized her bust and drew attention to her hips and shoulders. It is no less than perfect for her who has an hourglass figure. She’s also wearing a white pearl around her neckline, which fell halter style.All men in that event who saw her were out of breath for long seconds.They stared at her face that is demanding for attention. A white skin calling their eyes to observe. She has been graced
Third Person’s POV Two days before the party… The three held a meeting inside Cassius Condo.Sitting on the center couch, Zion is smiling widely while looking alternately at Cassius and Harriet. He felt happy that he now belongs to group because he reconciled with Cassius and he found out his secret.Meanwhile, Cassius was crossing his arms when he tilted his head and opened his mouth.“I can see the need to talk. But why it had to be in my house?”Zion hurried and gave his reply. “Well, if you are not comfortable, we can come in my house instead and have a meeting there.”At Zion’s suggestion, Cassius shut his eyes and bit his lower lip. His expression obviously showed how much he despised the idea of staying inside other people’s house. He would rather let Zion sit on the couch and clean that spot, instead of going in Zion’s place. He felt like all dirt will stick in his body once he entered Zion’s condo. Although Zion is also a clean freak, Cassius still can’t bear sharing things
In every event, Finn and Sherly always come in a pair. But during the party, Finn does not want to stand by Sherly’s side. Ignore her beauty and elegance. For Finn, she will always be the unwanted wife; the woman who fooled him, who snatched him from the one he truly loved, and who forcefully gave her body when he was drunk. Finn despises his wife. Yet he had no choice but to accept the truth and played his role as the husband. He cannot love her, or the child who made him married Sherly, though. “You too, madam, is so pretty tonight.” “Really? Am I?” “Yes. Especially if madam has sir Finn with your side.” When Harriet said that, the menacing beam on Sherly’s lips has disappeared. Anger rose in Sherly like a huge tide from the ocean. The words that Harriet said to her came like destructive waves which were created in storm conditions. It tended to erode the coast, backwashing and swashing the rage in her chest. She went cold with fury and breathless with rage. Her eyes sparked
Medieval theme. Medieval is related to the middle ages, in the period of European history from AD 600 to AD 1500. During the period, women wore long tunics or gowns. A close fit to the body, full skirts, and long flaring sleeves were characteristic of upper class fashion for both men and woman. The under-tunic or chemise which was made of linen, and over it, a long ankle-reaching turn was worn by women. When Madell read from her mother’s letter that the theme for Cassius’ welcome party is Medieval, she hardly believed. Who would set up a party like those in the middle ages when King, Queen, Princes, Princess ruled the kingdom along with knights and dukes? However, in the end, Madell believed her mother. She thought that Sherly has no reason to make a fool out of her daughter. But when Madell entered the hall of the mansion, she had doubts. Tonight, Madell is wearing a long swing dress gown that has a puff shape shape. In medieval dress, the taste for colors was the brighter the be
Reese did not surrender trying to contact Astell Wyatt, the man she saved before and the man who can be her father if the plan will work.“He must be so busy today,” Reese sighed while looking at the screen of her phone.Thinking that she will give it another go tomorrow, she went back to the hall. A moment ago, Reese came out because she cannot bear seeing Harriet as the brightest star in the party. She was dying in jealousy, therefore she came out to remind herself that soon, it will be her turn.‘Once I became the billionaire’s daughter, all will look at me with awe,’ Reese said to herself, imagining the life she will have as Astell’s child, Nadia.There was guilt and hesitation in her heart before. She once contemplated if it is okay to steal Harriet’s identity and pretend to be Nadia. Yet now, her decision of pretending as Nadia became as sturdy as steel, or as unmovable as mountain. Reese even imagined things she will do as soon as she proclaimed the title that isn’t hers.First