The weekend passed by quickly, and it was now Monday, which in Leigh’s parlance meant it was English time when she and Regina shared classes.
She dreaded attending the class. In truth, she dreaded coming back to school, but she trusted Rocky. He told her that he would fix the mess he created.
She got out of Kade’s car, her head turning, scanning the crowd. It would have been better if Rocky was the one who sent her to the University, but he had been MIA since their make-up lunch.
She did not know where he went and only left her in the care of a live-in caretaker.
She was surprised when she woke up the morning after their make-up lunch, Rocky was not around. He had been
Regina’s cutting remark broke through Leigh’s preoccupation, surprised at what she had done.Why is she allowing Adam Fowler to hold her hand?She pulled back, not wanting Adam to get the wrong idea.He could be a great friend - nothing more.Adam, on the other hand, looks frustrated. Leigh’s action is a clear indication of rejection. He smiled tightly at Leigh to assure her he was not angry, but anyone could feel his disappointment.They both look the other way betraying the awkwardness of the situation.But Regina was not done with them. She walked in their direction, hips sashaying like she wanted people to admire her rounded hips before she stopped in the narrow space between Leigh and Adam’s chairs. She clucked, head turning from side to side in an obvious show of disapproval.“What could the lover boy outside think when he sees this?” She commented sweetly, pertai
“I told you to watch out for Leigh.” Rocky was in a fit of jealousy when he learned Leigh is dating Adam Fowler.“What’s with the fuss? You are dating Regina. Can’t Leigh do the same and date, other men?” Kade was quick to point out the issue of fair play, noting his best friend’s deepening scowl.“That's different, and you know it, Kade.”“I do, but Leigh and the other students of Baybridge University didn’t.” Kade countered, all to Rocky’s dismay.He scrubbed his face forcefully with his hands, clearly disappointed at the turn of events. It was like all hell breaks loose, and he hated every bit of it. “I sent you to guard her and foil attempts of any man, especially Adam Fowle, to get near her. But what did you do? Not only did you get her a date with Fowler, but you are going on a double dat
Rocky’s hawk-eyed gaze zeroed in on Leigh the minute she walked inside the hotel, frowning in distaste when he recognized the man accompanying her.He wanted to go berserk when he remembered the last conversation he had had with his best friend Kade.“I need your black card.” Kade laid out his palm, waiting for Rocky to drop the exclusive card into his hands.“Does Leigh need to buy a gown?” Rocky asked, whipping his wallet to get his card. He knew Leigh had not been using her bank ATMs and credit cards since they moved to Baybridge - part of her being independent and so, he was willing to pay for all her purchases for the party.He dropped the
Just when she was about to leave the dance floor, the music changed its tempo. The once gentle was replaced by an upbeat tune. The bodies around her started to sway and dance wildly, trapping her.Leigh’s temper flared. She squeezed herself out of the crowded dance floor. Unaware of her personal issues, the dancers continued hopping, stretching, and waving their arms without caring about whoever they hit.Leigh's eyes became blurry. The strobe lights and the alcohol she consumed slowly worked on their effect on her.Somewhere along the way, she lost Adam but did not bother to go back for him. She felt stifled. Everything around her is choking her. Her feet carried her out of the ballroom into the massive hallway. She walked while fanning herself with her hands. She did not think that she could be bold as she did back there on the dance floor.She was not like that.She had never
Rocky was in a foul mood when he got back to the ballroom. “Have you seen Leigh? Adam Fowler had been looking for his date, but could not find her. He was worried. Seeing Adam Fowler aggravated Rocky’s foul mood. A niggling suspicion arose that the basketball captain had something to do with Leigh changing her mind about him. He looked sharply at Adam who looked good in the suit Kade bought with his money and seethed inside. “Am I her keeper? You are her date, you should know where she is.”Noting the scowl on Rocky’s face, Adam turned to leave and started scouring the crowded place for Leigh while Rocky was left on the empty table, not even the least bit concerned that Regina and her friend were nowhere around.A waiter passed by bearing a tray laden with cocktail drinks. He took two and finished them off one after the other. A few moments later, Regina Clark came back. He saw Rocky being liberal on his drinks. She decided to pour whiskey into his glass. “Where did you g
INSIDE THE CAR. “It’s hot,” Rocky growled. He took off his dress shirt, crumpled it, and threw it to the floor. As if that was not enough, he kicked off his shoes, leaving his black dress socks on.He was about to unbuckle his belt when he heard Arthur, his head bodyguard, order the driver. “I think he was drugged. Drive to the nearest convenience store. We need to hydrate him.” The driver hit on the gas right away, screeching to a halt when they reached a 7-11 store. One bodyguard walked out and returned with bottled water. “Sir, drink,” Arthur commanded.Rocky opened one eye and took a long swig, but Arthur yanked the bottle away from him. Its contents sloshed into Rocky’s body accidentally, but Rocky, in his semi-unconscious state, was unaware. “Don’t drink too fast. Drink slowly.” Arthur gently instructed. “He was sweating profusely.” The other bodyguard said. “I think we need to get him to the hospital.” “No! Where’s Leigh?” Rocky crawled to the gap between the b
It was still dark when Rocky woke up from his sleep. This is the first time he felt content and at peace since they moved to Bay Bridge. He missed the feeling. White arms wrapped around his neck as he lay on his back, causing him to smile. This feeling of closeness felt right. Their bodies’ responses to each other have always been this explosive. It never changed. Even as the months passed. He wrapped his arms around Leigh’s body and drew her close to his chest. His heart was beating fast. A few moments later, he carefully rolled Leigh to the side so he could get up. He does not want Leigh to wake up and see him in her bed. A feeling of guilt rushed up to him. He broke his promise. He made love to her. And what is worse? He took advantage of her drunken state to do it. He pulled on his shirt and pants, checked the cabinets for Leigh’s nightgown, and went back to bed to carefully change her. Leigh was a deadweight when she was asleep, especially since she was so drunk la
Sam ran out of Leigh’s room. She was hurrying back to her room to get her hands on her phone and call Rocky ASAP.Though Leigh had agreed to come out of the shadows and be the real Leigh Michaels, she could not persuade her best friend from leaving for Somerset. “She’s going home.” She told Rocky over the phone.“Stall her. Don’t let her leave my house. I am a few blocks away.” “Where have you been, Rocky?” Sam could not help but ask. She is becoming quite exasperated with the pair with their cat-and-mouse game. “I think you better stop hiding.” “I am not hiding.” Rocky’s abrupt reply came through the phone. “So what are you doing?” Sam demanded. “Err…”“What?” “I am trying to avoid temptation. Leigh is one big temptation.” Rocky admitted in a barely inaudible voice. Sam laughed. “You are a fool.” Sam breathed on the other line. Silence. There was tension after that. Sam realized that she said something she shouldn’t and caught her tongue. She knew what would come next
The HATED BULLY is the SECRET FIANCE has come to its end. Thank you everyone for taking time to read Leigh and Rocky's story. Allow me also to mention my sincerest thanks to my editor Sameen Watson for guiding me through this whole process. And to all of you who was with me from chapter one up to epilogue. Thank you for patiently waiting for daily updates. Thank you for the votes: Lean Cantara, Alexandria Barnes, Melissa Agee, Criselda Sanchez, Kashika Jain, Lei Esturas, Mariam Jyoti, Susan Black, ariel raplinger, babybimps, Patience Madileng, Keri Ann Lane, Nicebin A Sangma, Wanda Stewart, Lizette Abigail Corpuz. Special thanks to Melissa Agee. She was my very first voter. Thank you for the first 8 gems I got for this story. And also for reading my other story The Billonaire's Replacement Bride. Special mention to Lean Cantara, Alexandria Barnes, Criselda Sanchez and Lei Esturas for commenting in the chapters. Your comments actually inspired me to continue writing even
It was a glorious day. It was a Sunday, his grand wedding day!After Leigh agreed to marry him again, they ran back to the other house to tell everyone. They were greeted with congratulations, hugs, kisses, and warm pats on the back.“I want us to be married right away,” Rocky told their parents, and Leigh agreed. She does not need a grand wedding. She only needed Rocky, Axel, their families, and friends to be at the wedding. Her father agreed because he wanted to leave as early as possible with her mom for their tour. It was Rocky’s mother who objected. “I wanted a grand wedding, Rocky.”While the parents argued and discussed the wedding, Rocky dragged her to her feet. They slipped out of the house without their parents noticing. “Where are we going?” She asked, confused when he bundled her into his waiting car. “Let them plan a grand wedding, but I want to marry you now. I can’t wait. I want you to wear my ring on your finger when I make love to you for the first time after f
“Aw, Axel, my man!” Rocky groaned before nuzzling her neck to cover his red-from-arousal face. Leigh giggled, tickled as his breath fanned her skin. Axel chose that moment to swing on his father’s back and ride him like a horse. They almost toppled over to the bed, pressing Leigh if not for Rocky’s quick thinking. He braced his hand on the bed for support, allowing Leigh to scoot farther from the two. She laughed when he saw Rocky’s insufferable look but knew he was faking it. He loves playing with his son. She blew him a kiss, and he caught it in the air before placing his hand on his lips, making smooching sounds that had her double up in laughter. In the short time they were together, Leigh found out about Rocky’s playful side, something that surprised her. He used to tease her, sparking her anger that would later explode into verbal fights. She realized Rocky did not know how to treat her back then. He was unsure of her feelings as she was unsure of him. But when the
Stepping out of her father's office, they saw Axel waiting at the visitor’s lounge with Gemma, her father’s secretary. Everyone in her father’s office was surprised when Axel shouted, “Mommy!” Axel was like a human dynamo. He hurled himself at Leigh, but when Leigh caught him, he squirmed and launched himself at his father next.“Daddy!” Rocky Bolton smiled, snagging his son mid-air to catch him and swing him up to ride his shoulders. “Who were you with?” “Grandma,” Axel said.Then, Rocky pulled Leigh close. Together, they walked out of Adam Michaels's floor. When they passed by employees, Leigh could not help tensing up, feeling shy all of a sudden. She was reminded of the spectacle she made at the facade of the building. By now, she was sure everybody already knew about her and Rocky Bolton especially since her son took after his father a lot. Everyone who sees them together would not mistake the connection. On the other hand, Rocky had a different interpretation of the cu
Adam Michaels looked like he was ready to throw a fit.He was flushed red in anger.His strides were long and swift, with hands clenched to the sides while Leigh, Rocky, and Sam followed him.They invited curious stares, looking like a mini-parade on their way to the elevator bay, except everyone steered clear of them. The murderous look on Adam Michaels’ face was enough to scare people away.They rode the elevator with Adam bringing the front while his daughter Leigh, Rocky, and Sam followed like meek children who got into trouble and were awaiting punishment at the principal’s office.They stopped on his floor. His secretary was shocked to see him followed by his daughter, a man she presumed to be the infamous Rocky Bolton because she had been tipped earlier about the scuffle at the entrance, and Sam Adams.Mr. Michaels, just when he was about to enter his room, changed his mind at the last s
“Where have you been?” Rocky slowed down upon hearing the familiar voice of his mother.A smile broke his lips when he saw his parents sitting on the L-shaped couch in the living room, waiting for him.“Mom, dad. What brought you here?” He asked, surprised at the unexpected arrival of his parents. It had been too long since he last saw them.“Are you just going in? Where have you been?”Evelyn Bolton took a long look at her son and knew Rocky had spent the night elsewhere. She walked over to him, suspiciously taking a whiff of his neck.“No trace of alcohol. Hmm.” 
Rocky drove fast, pressing on the throttle to accelerate their speed upon learning from Leigh that Axel was crying. “Did something happen?” He asked worriedly, thinking his son needs to see a doctor. Leigh frowned absently at him. “No. He woke up and did not find me there.” Rocky covered her hand with his. Leigh sounded guilty. He, too, felt partially guilty that they had to leave Axel, but not about the talk. They needed that talk. In no time, they reached the Michaels' home. Before Rocky could turn the engine off, the door to the passenger side opened, and Leigh got out. She rushed back to see Axel and stopped when she found her son huddled in the corner of the plant box, bawling his eyes out. Something twitched inside as guilt and shame washed over her. A mother can't help feeling that way because, for a mom, a child's welfare will always come first. “Where did you go?” Adam Michaels cried when she gathered Axel in her arms and hoisted him up. Rocky was hot on her he
They were both panting when they both came up for air. Leigh looked down to see Rocky’s head thrown back and shutting his eyes as he let his face ride her orga*m.It was a huge turn-on. Leigh found her hands fisting Rocky's glorious ink-black hair to drag his face up her body. His lips made a teasing line from the apex of her thighs up to her chest. He nuzzled her neck before his lips finally landed on hers for an ardent kiss. “I love you.” Rocky breathed.Leigh purred her contentment before pushing him off her, reversing their roles. The declaration of love awakens the aggressor in her. She attacked his lips as the predator who wanted to give him full service. Rocky saw her intent, eyes blazing hot coals, and declined the offer. “No.”“But, you haven’t…” Leigh said, pointing to his hard c*ck that needed instant gratification and release. Rocky quickly covered himself before giving Leigh her nightie, undie, and terry cloth robe.“What the h*ll, Rocky? Why are you denying m
“What did you do, man?” Kade was already waiting in his office when he arrived. Rocky plopped on the couch next to Kade and tiredly leaned his head on its back. “I am desperate, man. The sooner I get my wife and son, the better for my peace of mind.” “But you are doing it all wrong. You are inviting trouble from Michaels by doing this. And look!” Kade showed him a viral post an hour ago. It was him! People are speculating, eagerly wanting to know the mystery that shrouded the entire event. Their curiosity whetted. They started asking questions as to why a well-known businessman like Rocky Bolton would appear in front of Michaels's building. “Some people think you are pulling a stunt like this as a business strategy. You wanted to gain leverage for your contracts.” Kade added, sounding concerned. Rocky shook his head, rubbing his hands through his hair in frustration. “I am at my wit's end, Kade. If I do not act right away Leigh and Axel might be taken away in a fl