CHAPTER 2

~Ashley's POV 

I groaned as.....a knock came through the door. I wasn't ready to stand up......but it'll be unfair to the person so.....I slogishly stood up and went to the door.

"Good morning" Benny greeted cheerfully with a wide grin displaying on her face.

"Morning,uhmmm who are you?" I asked as if I didn't know who she was.

"Oh.... don't I look like him,am Bradley's little sis, you can call me Benny" she said, pulling me into a hug.

"So what's your name?" She asked, walking into my bedroom as she frozed a little bit.

"Uhm....am Annabella" i lied since he'd warned me not to disclose my name to anyone.

"He must love you" I heard her mutter.......

"Who?" I asked but she just smiled it off.

"Alright sweetheart am off to school" she said as I smiled.

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I took my bath and got into a pink mini skirt and a black crop top,I can't just sit and do nothing,I need to dance,that's what I've been made for.

Actually,my mom never loved me,she didn't let people know her daughter was alive so in other words,I was her unrecognized daughter. She got married to.....a rich man but she didn't have his child and he turned up dead in his hotel room during a business trip.

She blamed me for her bad luck,she called me names and at one point she pushed me to stay with nannies, numerous nannies,but when I got into college,she took me back..... things kind of turned normal..... until she met her recent boyfriend.

He kinda liked me and she noticed it so she sent me off to campus until I was through and now,she sent me out of her house with nowhere to go to.

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"Ma'am,Mr Barcelo said you should meet him.......in his office" a maid said as I rolled my eyes. What exactly does he want from me.

I walked slowly and got to his door.... before knocking gently.

"Come in" his husky voice replied as....shivers ran through my spine.

I walked in,as his eyes went to my........ exposed thighs and cleavage.

"So your name is Anna?" He asked as I flinched.

How did he know,did his sister tell him?

"Just so you know,I have CCTV cameras everywhere and.......a direct access to your room,so I know when you wake up,how you take your bath,how you sleep, don't test my patience Ashley,am very mean when I give an instruction, you must obey........I said don't disclose your name to anyone,what exactly don't you get!? He snapped and I tried not to look scared.

"Anna is not my name, moreover I can't be in a house and not have a name,so Mr Barcelo don't order me around,do you know am here against my own will? Do you know what it means to be taken away from your normal life?" I asked as....he sat,his face void of any emotions.

"Get out" he snapped but I wasn't ready to leave his office.

"Didn't you hear me,I said get out" he yelled but I stood my ground.

"Am not going anywhere,am gonna stay right here, besides is your wife aware you brought a mistress home?" I asked as he closed his eyes and typed on his phone.

The next thing I saw was......that I was being whisked off into a guards arm and taken to my bedroom.

"Imbecile,moron" I yelled as they dropped me.... and locked me in.

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~Pamela's POV 

I just hope our plan works, I'll be very glad.

Just then,Poppy walked in, wearing her favorite dolce and gabana dress.

"Hey sis, you look stunning" I said and she blushed, smiling sheepishly.

"Thanks, how's your hubby?" She asked, waving at a waiter.

"Two cappuccino and two plates of salad" she said as I smiled.

"She really knows what I like, and I love her for that.

"So how's daddy?" Poppy asked and I frowned.

"Poppy,why don't you go back home, you know he loves you a lot?" I said as she frowned.

"Okay, maybe you you took the news that......we have a sister somewhere in this world well,but I can't forgive him for....... denying his own child,what if she's dead, what if she's suffering?" Poppy asked as tears rolled out of her eyes.

She has always been the emotional one so I tried to comfort her.

"Okay,let's ask Dad everything about the Lady who........ gave birth to the child.....then we'll hire a private investigator to....... look for her, for now go back to dad,he needs you" I said and she nodded.

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~Bradley's POV 

Tonight,I didn't feel like visiting Ashley in her bedroom.......not because my wife will be jealous but because I just found out...... she's a virgin.

Actually Pamela and I are married because my parents wanted me to...... settle down before my inheritance and Pamela happens to be my.........bestfriend so she decided to help out.

My parents were not against it because......they knew Pamela down to her family.

We've been married for three years and..... Pamela advised that....I took in a mistress,so as to....... make my parents think am cheating on her.

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In other words,she thinks it'll speed up the rate of the divorce once she seeks for it.

I decided to...... check into Poppy's bar for any available call girl,who has had.....many experience but....I got stuck with a virgin.

Very soon, I'll go public with Ashley,I just want to draw the attention of my parents, nothing more.

"Hey" Brandon said, walking into the house, dripping water.

"Hi,how did your date go?" I asked as he chuckled.

"Do you need to ask, Poppy got jealous over........my chat with the pool girl and she practically pushed me into the iced water" he said as.....I burst into laughter.

"That your girlfriend is gonna kill you someday" I replied, drinking from my glass as I heard soft footsteps descending the stairs.

"Hi" Ashley said, heading to the kitchen in her night dress.

"I thought I told you not to....... come out" I said as she turned to look at me.....

"And since when did I obey you? Get your guys to fix my door,I practically spoilt it, next time don't lock me in" she said as my nose flared in anger.

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~Ashley's POV 

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If he thinks holding me hostage will keep my mouth shut then he's hundred percent wrong.

I took a can of milk and some cereal before bumping into an iron rod.

Well yeah,his chest is like an iron rod.

"How dare you speak to me in that manner?" He asked as I smirked to my self.

"Oh.... should I add a title when talking to you? Or should I bow or kneel" I asked sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"Am gonna teach you a sound lesson and trust me you won't like it, you behave as if you've ridden so many Dick's but in the right sense, you've ridden none, just pray i go gentle when......I finally have the urge to..... take what's mine or else"....... He didn't complete his statement as.....he walked upstairs to his bedroom.

Sometimes I wonder if Poppy sold me to him.....but why??

Has she been pretending to love me all these while?

Where could she be" all these thoughts ran through my mind as.......I walked back to my bedroom.

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A knock came through the door as I opened it.

"Hello Miss, we're from........ Chloe's house Mr Barcelo........ asked us to..... make sure you're beautiful for tonight's event" the first Lady said as I moved backwards.

"Wait,he didn't tell me anything so......tell me do you wanna kidnap me?" I asked as...they chuckled.

"Of course not......or else the guards wouldn't have let us in" she replied as......I nodded.

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~Bradley's POV 

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"So what do you think?" I asked Pamela and Poppy as they smiled sheepishly.

"This is it,am gonna arrive with Brandon and Poppy, definitely the press are gonna be surprised, they'll ask where you are and why I didn't show up with my husband" she replied and I nodded.

"Yeah....then when you arrive,I want you to give Ashley a long and passionate kiss,if you're asked who she is, just say someone special and dear to your heart" Poppy said as Pamela chuckled.

"So are we good to go?" I asked as both ladies nodded.

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~Ashley's POV

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I walked down the stairs in.....a shiny long dress, actually from Victoria's secret. It's actually a silver coloured dress,with a touch of......black pearls at the waist.

"Mr Barcelo is waiting in the limousine" a guard said as I rolled my eyes.

He didn't even cast me a glance as I got into the car and I wasn't bothered at all.

My looks should not affect him. The ride was silent as memories of my mom going to parties came to my mind.

There was a time,she made me perform the job of a waitress........ just because I nagged her about going to the party.

A tear rolled down my eyes and....... Brad wiped it off.

I don't know what it means,but his kind gesture melted my heart a little bit.

"We're almost there,am gonna put on an act and you better play along" he said as I..... sighed.

What more can I ask for, he's not maltreating me,he's gentle.

The car came to a halt.....as he came down and opened the door for me to come out.

Reporters were busy taking pictures as......some gossiped.

"Oh my gosh, he's cheating on Pamela and now it's in the open,who's she?" A lady asked while some just murmured.

"Mr Barcelo, your brother and his fiancee Poppy just walked in, accompanied with your wife Pamela,do you have anything to say about it?" She asked as his grip on my waist thightened.

"No,she has her life to live,this is a very special Lady and I'll love if you could treat her with respect" he said as people gasped.

"Alright, thanks for your time, what's your name beautiful lady?" She asked but...... Brad's guards were fast enough to make way.

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The hall was elegantly decorated......with beautiful ornaments and different lights.

The reporter called Poppy,I just hope it's not the Poppy I know.

"Brad,dad and mom will be here" Brandon whispered to Bradley as......his contenance changed.

"Why,did you inform them?" Brad asked as Pamela and........oh my goodness

"Poppy!" I half yelled as she embraced me.

"My gosh,I can't believe it,I thought I lost you" Poppy said as......I furrowed my brows.

"I thought you knew about what happened that night" I said as.....her smile cease but she quickly covered it up with a frown.

"Of course not,the guys had a gun to my head so I couldn't speak" she said but I wasn't convinced I just had to nod.

"Speaking of the witch,miss woodall is here" Poppy said as I turned to see my mom in.....an off shouldered lemon green dress.

Of course this, party was for......top designers and Pamela happens to be one.

"Mr Barcelo, it's nice to see you" she said, totally ignoring the fact that I was there.

"The party's about to begin,let's have our seats" Poppy said as...... Pamela walked away.

Somethings definitely wrong, Brad pulled a chair and made me sit. My gaze kept on..... moving from my mom to Pamela then to Poppy.

"I need to use the restroom " I said as.....Brad nodded.

I need to get out of here,I hate the feeling am having.

I noticed some footsteps behind me but I ignored it.......and as I was about to enter the toilet, Pamela grabbed me.

"Bitch, finally I've got you alone"