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*****SATURDAY** Mirabel woke up late the next morning. She turned around the bed and noticed how empty it was, her eyes shot open as she glanced at Axel's side of the bed... He wasn't there. She gazed around the room before her eyes settled on the couch. He sat there, typing on his laptop. 'Did he sleep at all?' Mirabel questioned herself inwardly. She cleared up her throat "Good morning" she said. Axel looked up from his laptop and glanced at Mirabel "It's starting late around four." Axel was referring to the occasion at the main mansion. "Where's your ring?" he asked her. Mirabel who sat on the bed subconsciously glanced at her finger, before she looked back at Axel "It's in my purse" she responded and received a nod from Axel. Since there was time, then she could sleep some more, Mirabel thought as she lay back on the bed "I'm still feeling sleepy" she said groggily and hugged her pillow. After some minutes, she seemed to have entered into a deep slumber already. Axel who was
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*** AROUND 2:00 PM, SATURDAY*** Mirabel stood facing the mirror in the bedroom, she was trying to zip the dress but it was difficult for her. "Oh, lord... I did this yesterday, why isn't it zipping right now" she said in frustration, she has been trying to zip it up for nearly ten minutes now. The time wasn't by their side now, according to Axel, they would have to leave for Stuart's mansion early, so she can meet his family before the guests arrive. She tried once more but to no avail, out of anger she gave up and threw herself on the bed... "It isn't zipping up," she said in a grumbled tone. The door to the bedroom was opened and Axel walked in, looking all magnificent, he wore a dim ash-tailored suit with a coat covering it. As he walked into the room, he saw her laying tirelessly on the bed "We are running late already" Axel said in a stern tone. "I know, I've been trying to zip up my dress but it isn't zipping," Mirabel said in a pissed voice "Can you please call a maid for
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After a long and silent drive, their car finally arrived at the Mansion, the car drove into the gates of the household and Mirabel could only open her mouth in awe. The mansion was so big, more than Axel's own but that wasn't the case. There was a big waterfall in the middle, the house was screaming for nothing but extravagance, it had a flower garden at the other end, she could see it, but not completely. Everything looked so unreal, beautiful, magnificent, Mirabel thought inwardly. Her fear seemed to increase as the car came to a stop, they would have to come down and face his family. 'Oh heavens... why is my heart thumping so fast, I've gone so far in this mess I dropped myself into' Mirabel muttered silently, as her gaze traveled around the maids standing outside the house. Axel glanced at Mirabel, he could sense her unease for a while now but didn't say a thing. She would have to stay calm in this situation or else she would never be able to face his family. The door was ope
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"Who is he? your brother?" Mirabel asked immediately after they entered the room and Axel shut the door close. Axel released her from his grip and glanced down at her. "Stepbrother," Axel said before he walked away from her, heading to the bed, he sat down on one edge of the bed, and his gaze moved to Mirabel who was still standing. "Ohh.." she said as her eyes met his, she cleared her throat and turned her gaze away from his as she made her way to the couch in the bedroom. Once again, she would have to stay in the same room with him, she couldn't wait till Monday arrived so she can leave for her apartment. ****AROUND 5:00 PM**** One hour after the occasion began, the mansion was crowded as different wealthy families came in, laughter could be heard from various corners of the mansion, with people clicking their bottles and making a toast to Stuart's return to country A. A gathering of the elites. Mirabel stood by the room window, looking from inside, her gaze traveling from one p
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Stephen's gaze traveled across the lady he saved, her eyes were still shut tight. She had blonde curly hair locks, her lips were painted with a light shade of red color which adorned her beauty more. After a while, she gently opened her eyes and they met Stephen's deep stare. Stephen gulped down, wow... She was a hell of a beauty with her watery-like blue-colored eyes. His gaze traveled down a little, her soft body pressing him, he gazed down at her front side which was pressing against him and showing a little because of their position. Arabella's eyes widened as she saw how the young man gazed down at her bust "PERVERT!" she screamed out as she suddenly pushed him off her. The sudden action made her lose her footing because of the type of dress and heels she wore. She loosed her balance and was about to fall again when the young man immediately grabbed her hands and pulled her away from the side of the pool where she stood. Stephen was surprised when she suddenly pushed him off a
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'Oh f*ck... the same blonde arrogant curly hair locks?' Stephen thought inwardly as Arabella sauntered her way to where they stood. Arabella's gaze met Stephen's own and she squinted her eyes 'Can this day get any worse?' "Mom, can I leave now?" Arabella said as she stood beside her mother. Arabella's mom didn't respond to her as she went on an introduce her "This is Arabella, my daughter" Arabella heard her mother say, she turned around to the man and woman her mother was talking to "Good day, sir, ma" she said greeting them with a bright smile. "Good day, dear. Well, I must say, you have a very attractive daughter here" Stephen's father said which resulted in laughter between the three parents. They were surely heading somewhere with this conversation. "Mom, can I go now?" Arabella said, she was tired and wanted to pull out from this dress, it was tiring her out walking on these heels and clothes. "No. And that's final, I'm not changing my decision," Her mother said sternly i
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****** Stephen walked to where Axel stood, he glanced at Martins who had a grin on his face as usual, but he didn't care. The gaze on Stephen's face only became serious with no hint of any emotion. Martins glanced at the duo that he stood with before he walked away "See you later with my sister-in-law, bro" he said in a mischievous tone. All the members of the family would meet up later together after the occasion, that's why he said see you later. Stephen glanced in the direction that Martins followed till he could no longer be seen "Oh geez... He surely has something up his sleeves as usual" Stephen said, Martins was always going about with mischiefs at the back of his hands. Axel didn't say a thing, he also had the same thoughts as Stephen, but either way, he didn't care about whatever Martins was up to. "Bro" they suddenly heard Troy's voice as he sauntered his way to where they stood "What did that creep of a Martins say again," he asked, Troy also saw Martins here a while ag
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The car was silent all through, Arabella wasn't throwing any tantrums nor was she making any sound, after a long while, Stephen glanced at her side as he said "Where next? you've been silent since, aren't you giving me directions?" Stephen's voice resounded through the car. He was surprised she wasn't saying anything at all ever since the ride started, not even telling him where to follow. He turned his head to glance at her and suddenly the car abruptly came to a stop. Stephen could not help but say "What the... are you sleeping?" he asked as he saw her closed eyes, with her head almost dangling around. 'Was she worn out already because of the effect of the wine she drank?' Stephen thought "Would you please wake up, I have to head somewhere after dropping you off" Stephen said to the sleeping Arabella as he gently tapped on her shoulders but unfortunately for him, he got no response from Arabella who was already far gone. "Oh geez..." Stephen said as he hit his hands on his forehea
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FOUR YEARS LATER*** Axel's mansion was lively with kids playing around as the sun shone its light across the fields. Amora and Arden who were now seven years old, they sat down in the garden with Mabel as they played on the grass in the garden. Amora and Mabel's hair was packed into two ponytails, Amora had taken her father's black shiny hair, while Arden's hair was brown, falling to his forehead and covering it. Mabel on the other hand, had taken her mother's blonde hair, the kids played around together, under the loving gazes of their fathers who sat down on chairs facing the kids. "Who would have thought my silent little Mabel would end up becoming a chaotic little princess" Troy sighed. "A silent nature doesn't even fit her, to begin with, her father is so noisy while her mother is cheerful, I think her new behavior stemmed from you both" Stephen chipped in as he sat beside Troy, sipping from the cup of wine in his hand and occasionally staring at where the ladies sat down c
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THREE YEARS LATER*** The sun was shining brightly in the sky, casting a warm glow over the beautiful outdoor wedding venue. A road of white chairs was neatly arranged on either side of a grassy aisle, leading up to an elegant white archway adorned with delicate flowers of greenery. The soft staring of classical music filled the air. As the guests eagerly awaited the bride's arrival, Axel stood nervously at the end of the aisle, his heart racing as he prepared to see Mirabel for the first time in her wedding dress. Beside him stood a young boy who looked beyond stunning, with a calm aura around him, dressed in a miniature version of his father's tuxedo, standing proudly as one of the groomsmen. Stephen stood with Axel trying to claim his friend down, and beside him was Martin. And then, finally, they heard light footsteps as someone walked in, a young baby girl three years old, walked down the aisle with a small basket of flowers in her hand, her smile was so bright that the guest
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Six Months Later. Mirabel sat down in the garden taking in a breath of air, as she ate some fruits, her baby bump was now super obvious cause she was already nine months gone, her phone which was on the table rang out loud, and she picked it up and check the caller ID, smiling, she answered the call and moved the phone to her ear. "Hey! Quinn, how are you doing?" "Mira! I'm good, how's the baby?" Quinn asked, her words made Mirabel gently rub her baby bump and the baby respond with a kick, an action that the child does once in a while. "Fine," she said with a smile. "That's good. I'm coming to Country A in a few days with my father, he insists on meeting Axel's family" Quinn said. "Ok, we'll make preparations for it" They talked for the next few minutes before the call came to an end. The gates of the mansion were opened and a car drove in, pulling to a stop when it reached the parking lot, Axel came down from the car and walked over to where Mirabel sat in the garden, a bright
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Troy held her closely as her body pressed onto his, and the tension in the room increased. His eyes widened when Charlotte brushed her thighs to his member who was already standing hard. He didn't need anyone to tell him that he had also been drugged, he just wasn't sure how it had happened. He groaned as the place in between her legs slightly brushed through his member, he was only wearing a towel. He held her waist tightly as his body heated up, holding her waist, he stood up with her, their lips still sealed, he led her to the bed, dropping her on it, Charlotte looked up at him, she didn't know what was wrong with her, but he was the only one she could give in to. Her body was heating up and she needed him. "I'm so sorry, but I don't think this is right, you might end up hating me when you realize what happened tomorrow. I'll look for another way to help you, the last thing I want is for you to stay away from me. Let me think of something else" he said and was about to take a t
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As the clip reached its climax, the music swelled to a fever pitch. The woman burst into a run, her pursuers hot on their heels. Just when it seemed that all was lost, she stumbled and fell, her body hitting the pavement with a sickening thud. The screen faded to black, leaving the crowd in stunned silence, for a moment, no one moved or spoke, the impact of the drama they had just witnessed lingered in the air. Slowly, the lights in the hall began to brighten, and the crowd began to stir. As the realization of the drama's impact set in, the murmurs turned into a wave of thunderous applause that echoed through the hall. The applause was loud and sustained as the crowd showed their appreciation for the performance and expertly crafted storytelling that had been brought to life on the screen before them. The waitress who had been standing by the door walked into the hall as the place brightened up. She went up straight to the table where the trio sat. She handed out the tray to the
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Sofia paced around the corridor, at the far end of it, she brought out her phone and dialed a number, it was answered on the first ring. "Hello, Miss" the female voice from the other end greeted. Without returning the greeting, Sofia went straight to the point of the call "I don't care how you are going to do it, all I want you to do is slip the drug in a drink and hand it to him. If at all you fail to do this, you would regret it, and if you succeed, I'll award you with a million bucks" "Remember. No matter what happens at the end of the day, you must never call my name if you are caught. Deal?" Long silence from the other end "Ok, Ms. It's a deal, I'll do it. When would I get the money?" the waitress asked. "After you hand him the drink, I'll send the money" "Ok," the call came to an end. Sofia had a sly grin on he face, this was just her first plan and for some reason, she feels like she would get what she was here for. Sofia wasn't sure yet how she was going to put her firs
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***NEXT DAY*** The sun shone its light brightly across the main city of Country A, giving it a tint of a jolly mood, it was finally the day for IMPERIAL'S end-of-year celebration and GoldFox's third anniversary. Axel was in his bedroom getting dressed up with Mirabel also, her belly protruding a little, it was a little obvious that she was pregnant. She picked out a red dress that Axel had bought for her, and she wore the dress "Axel," she called out gently as he was fitting on his leather shoes, his hair brushed to the back giving him a charming look. "Please help me zip it up," she said turning her back to him, Axel stood up from the couch, walked closer to her, and pulled the zipper up with a broad smile on his face. Mirabel looked at herself in the mirror, a lovely smile on her face. The dress was beautiful, it was finished with delicate details that add to its elegance. The bodice is adorned with intricate lace appliques that gave it a touch of femininity, and the hemline is
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Weeks Later**** The day was bright with a lovely scent in the atmosphere. It was a Monday Morning, around 10 AM, a day before the end-of-year celebration. Mirabel was sitting down in the living room, peeling oranges and taking them, Arabella who had come to visit her was also there as they conversed, sitting on the couch, scrolling through her phone as she drank from the orange juice on the table. Mirabel stops at a post from a fan account as she noticed something. Her brows creased as she read the caption: "The side character slayed, in the latest episode of THE DUKE'S LADY, can't wait to see more of her!" Mirabel was surprised but she still sat down, trying to keep her cool. The Drama she played role in Gold Fox was DUKE'S LADY. She read other further posts to have an understanding of what was going on. "What's wrong?" Arabella asked as she noticed Mirabel's change in expression. "Wait... I'm coming" Suddenly, Mirabel's phone rang, interrupting her thoughts, taking the p
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A Week Later**** It was the last week of November, and after a few days, Mirabel was finally discharged from the hospital, her gaze fell on Axel, he had been there ever since, not leaving the hospital, he slept in the hospital, worked from the hospital, the only time he left was whenever he wanted to go home and take his bath and also to bring her meals for her. She was touched. She wasn't even sure if he had an ounce of sleep. Before she goes to bed, he was awake to watch her, and by the time she woke up, he was always there, staring lovingly at her. Axel led her out of the hospital, his white sleeved shirt was tucked into his black pants, unlike every other day, he wasn't wearing a suit today, their palms held in a firm grasp as they made their way to his car, followed by Dave, Lucas, and John. Marcel was in the company, busy finalizing the last preparations for the end-of-year celebration. Axel opened the passenger door for Mirabel and she entered, under the gentle gaze of A
