Wowwwww!!!!!The ball gown ordered by Harold as a gift for me was mind-blowing.As Harold already knew that I don't have any gowns with me, he ordered a very beautiful golden colour ball gown. It was beautiful with an off shoulder and full sleeved theme and shimmers all around it. Matching to the gown he also bought a matching golden heels. And it was delivered today without any delivery charge to pay.And tomorrow is the masquerade ball!!!!Gosh!! I'm so excited.I've never been to a masquerade ball before!!.And upon that this dress is.... exquisite!!! I'm loving this!! God I'm sooooo excited!!!I should be grateful to Harold as he thought of me and bought me this beautiful gown. Harold is a sweet guy and an honorable CEO.Suddenly the telephone ringed inside my room as I took it from the nightstand before receiving the call."Hello!""Where are you?" Harold's voice boomed through the telephone."Obviously I'm in my room!""Um...yeah.." he chuckled slightly."Well, I'm coming downst
HAROLD'S POVI stood infront of my mirror and glanced at myself. I sprayed my cologne on my neck, the crease of my arm and wrist. I combed my hair back and put on my watch. I was wearing a black tuxedo for the great masquerade ball.I am ready!I marched out of my room and stared ahead of the staircase. Miss Nolan was not yet here, I've asked her to get ready and be downstairs exactly on half past six and now she was two minutes late.I pulled my phone out to call her room telephone and with a single ring, she picked up my phone. "Coming!!! Coming!!! Coming Harold!!!" She screeched and with that she disconnected the call and I stared at my phone with utter disbelief.She's still getting ready!!I walked towards the dining table and sat on a chair. For around five minutes there was complete silence until I heard a sound of a clicking of heels against the wooden floor.I stood up and walked upto the staircase and there she was, Miss Nolan, slowly coming downstairs wearing a golden beaut
NAOMI NOLAN We were inside his car and I was busy gazing down at my lap specifically on the expensive wine bottle which was gifted to every couple by the ball organizers. I wonder how much the entry ticket might have been costed.I mean who freaking gives such a expensive wine bottle to every couple..I fixed my gaze towards Harold, who was driving with his eyes fixed on the windscreen, he's been acting strange tonight and now also his jaws were clenched and he was clutching the steering wheel tightly.Evening he was all fine and he was also looking gorgeous in his black tuxedo. Suddenly after entering the masquerade ball, his demeanor changed, he was kind of angry. Maybe something in his past came striking on him. Maybe!!Well, the masquerade ball was fun because of Jonah, the blonde guy who asked me for a dance. He was actually a good guy plus a gay. He just asked me for a dance because he had to complete his dare given by his friends.He was talking so much about his life and abou
NAOMI 'S POVIt was already 2 pm and my stomach was growling in hunger, in precise I was starving but I didn't want to go downstairs because I don't wanna face Harold after the last night event.Like seriously, I KISSED him!!!!!I don't know what is he gonna think about me??A wanton immodest woman?!NO!!!!But I have to confront him and tell him that it was just a bliss moment which can happen to anybody. When a man and a woman are attracted to each other for a couple of minutes...it happens, the kiss happens. It's normal, but the fact that he's my boss is hindering me.So what if he's my boss?!He's a man and I'm a woman, gender differs and such things happen accidentally. And it's not like I slept with him, it was just a normal hot, tongue dangling intense kiss.Precisely it was just a kiss....however it was, IT WAS JUST A KISS!!!!End of the story!!!!!My stomach growled again as hunger was striking me.Okay!! Whatever it is, I have to face it one or the other day.Yeah right!!!!
HAROLDI stood near the staircase and gazed ahead at it but there was no sign of Miss Nolan. It was six in the morning and she was not here like usual.Maybe she's still angry on what happened last night.But I didn't do it intentionally though, it was just an adrenaline rush.But in a salient side, Miss Nolan actually did not regret the kiss, she said it was normal but I, in the end messed it up.Maybe she will not come downstairs..I sighed and walked towards the door to exit the house.I hope she'll cool her temper down in the evening.........I entered the lobby of my committee as a subtle frown etched my face. The lobby was crowded with people surrounding around something. I could hear chorus and mumblings of people but certainly couldn't identify their words. I walked forwards inviting my presence to the crowd and suddenly there was silence by the people on seeing me as they moved aside giving me a way to see what it was. I walked forward and abruptly my breath caught in my thr
NAO M II placed the bowl of Mac and cheese on top of the table and glanced at the door of Harold's room.Is he not gonna come out?!It was dinner time and it's unusual of him caging himself inside his room. I didn't see him the whole day. Well, I'm not angry anymore but maybre he's embarrassed of his stupid actions. Like seriously, how can he think that I was about to kiss him again.My phone suddenly rang, pulling me out of my small trance. It was Dylan's name in the caller ID. I answered the call with a smile. "Hell--""Hey Naomi!!!" His voice was vigorous."Yes??""Did you check on king?!""Um...no?" In return he muttered something. "What?!" I asked."Can you please check on king and please make sure he eats something. Since morning he didn't even have a piece of his meal." He said."Why?? I mean what happened?""King will tell you." With that he disconnected the call and a subtle frown was etched on my face. I was puzzled.This morning I got up late and I didn't cook anything. Di
HAROLDMy eyes fluttered open as I felt a hand around me and also a leg above me. I smiled and turned around on my bed to face her. She was very close to me, her eyes closed, her hair a mess, her lips slightly parted and her soft snores were heard. She was a mess but in a beautiful way.I smiled and tilted my face forward before pressing my lips on her forehead in a small peck. She stirred and turned straight as I sat straight with my back leaning on the headboard. Previously, her mere presence was enough to annoy me but now it changed, her mere presence is enough to brighten my mood. At first, her talks were nothing but a gruff voice coming out of an ancient radio but now it has turned melodious to my ears. She's being my addiction, my weakness and I know what this feeling is but I strictly don't want to admit it.I can't put someone's life in danger just to fill my addiction.No!!I cannot!Specially not with Miss Nolan.She was everytime here, whenever I needed a Specially not with
NAOMII threw my shorts and top into my suitcase then my underwear and then my jeans and shirt into my suitcase. I sat on the couch before leaning back, a frustrated sigh escaped my lips. I was tired of packing all my things.I didn't know packing was this tough..Again I sighed, honestly I really don't wanna leave, this place has become a home to me and I just don't wanna leave. Though previously I hated Harold but I've always loved this house.Sincerely, I don't even wanna leave Harold, I know he's a jerk narc geek sometimes but I really want him with me. Again I sighed and threw my panty inside my suitcase before standing up. I walked towards my bed and layed down on my stomach. I brushed my one hand across my comfy bed and..I'll miss you beddy..I'll even miss this house..But specifically, I'll surely miss this house owner and his exasperated face.I smiled when Harold's grumpy face was pictured in my mind. But soon after a second, a picture of us kissing inside the kitchen and
EMILYThat evening, I returned to work, going about my shift at the hospital as though nothing had happened the night before, answering my coworkers' questions about the time I'd spent with my sister but not mentioning to them that I had stolen her identity and ended up at a party that was more amazing than any- thing I had ever experienced before.I ran through my list of patients, taking care of each one as needed. Each person I took care of only served as a reminder of the path I had chosen in life. Sure, I was pleased with my career, and I found it incredibly fulfilling what I could do in the lives of others.But, when it came down to it, I was feeling incredibly envious of my sister. I wanted her life. I wanted to be invited to those parties and to meet those men. I wanted to be the one everyone knew from the cover of a magazine. I wanted to be wanted once again. Try as I may, there was no way I could get Kyle Cun- ningham out of my mind, and each time his face appeared in the ba
KYLEI left early that morning, letting Emily sleep in. I didn't know much about her, and I didn't want to break the spell of the night we'd spent together by talking about things that we didn't need to talk about. All too often, I would wake up next to a woman only to hear how she was getting back at her ex-boyfriend, or that she was doing something to bring drama into some relationship she was having.There were those who were lonely, and those who merely wanted to get a taste of what it would be like to be with a man like me. Sure, they were all intended to be one-night stands on my end, too, and I hadn't ever formed any real opinion about any one of them. But, at the same time, I didn't want the woman cur- rently in my bed to wake up and tell me something about herself that would change the way I felt about her.That thought filled me with confusion.I liked doing what I did and splitting the next day. It was the ego boost I needed; a modicum of fulfillment in a life that I wasn't
."Maddie please, don't do this." He sighed raising his hands in the air in a defence position taking another step forward.I opened my mouth and met out a piercing scream, it lasted for around twenty seconds. Long enough for Dylan to back away from me and the lady around the till to come rushing around.It felt as if the next few moments were played out in slow motion the women had barley reached me when I heard the door of the cafe slam open the impact a lot larger than mine that it caused the glass on the door to shatter.My eyes shot to the doorway which was being took up by Fours large stance who's whole body was clenched his chest heaving up and down his golden eyes set on me before flickering to Dylan.My eyes widened as he took no time before he stalked over his long legs carrying him to my side where he reached out grabbing ahold of my arm pulling my into his large chest blocking my view from the rest of the cafe.I felt heat radiating of his body as his chest huffed and puff
EMILY"Now, tell me absolutely everything. I'm shocked that you even went, and I want to hear how you held up with the rest of the crowd." Maddy said as she walked in through the door.I smiled and shook my head, also unsure of how I had managed to do so well with the situation I had put myself in. I wouldn't have said that I'd handled things perfectly, but I had certainly held my own in the club. "You're not mad at me, are you?" I asked as the two of us walked into the kitchen.Maddy laughed."I have to admit, I thought it was a little strange when you hopped into myride but when you didn't answer my call, I figured you knew what you were doing." She shook her head with a mischievous grin and I smiled, too. I still felt the ex-citement in my chest, and I was eager to relate to her what had happened.Maddy took a seat at the counter and I handed her a glass of iced tea beforegrabbing my own glass and settling in to begin."Well, as you know, we arrived at that mansion up on the hil
EMILYlopened my eyes, slowly blinking as I looked around the room. I had a headache from the champagne the night before, and it took me a moment to remember where I was exactly. Slowly, the events of the previous day came to mind, and I began to piece together what today would hold.I remembered having the disagreement with my sister, and began searching for my phone. I then remembered that I had dropped my clutch out in the living room, and figured my phone must be inside. Looking around the room, I could see that Kyle was already gone, having gotten dressed while I was still asleep.I hurried out to the living room in nothing but my underwear and, sure enough, found my phone inside my clutch. Kyle had been kind enough to pick it up off the floor and leave it sitting on the coffee table for me, and I ignored the feeling of embarrassment that threatened to swell up in me.I was a grown woman, and I was allowed to do anything I wanted-includinghaving a one-night stand with a person t
KYLEIhad to admit, I wasn't entirely sure what had come over me. I'd had many one- night stands in my life. In fact, it was my preferred way of doing things— get the girl in bed, have fun, then get away from her as fast as possible. Miss Shadows, on the other hand, had piqued my interest.I hadn't had any real expectations when I'd taken her up to the party upstairs, but seeing her reaction first to those who were enjoying each other, then seeing her in bed with me, sparked an interest in me that I had never experienced be- fore. I had no intention of committing to her or making any kind of promises that I would ever see her again, but I did wish to get to know her body a littlebetter and that wouldn't be possible if we stayed at the Gathering. There was a little voice inside my head that warned me to be careful taking any woman home, especially one like Emily. Not only did I feel a connection to her, but I could sense that she was feeling a connection to me.It had become easy for
EMILYIwalked quickly and silently next to Kyle as we made our way through the hall. I wasn't sure how he knew the rooms in the house, but I trusted he knew what he was doing, and he wasn't going to take me anywhere I wouldn't feel safe. The rooms were all dark, with some dim lights lining the hallway.It was clear that, though there were many people in the room behind us, it wasn't entirely encouraged for people to be in these back rooms. I didn't even know for sure who owned the house, nor what their connection was to my sis- ter. For a moment, I hoped I wasn't doing anything that was going to get her in trouble. The feeling was a brief one, however, as Kyle kept his hand on my back, guiding me past room after room.The sounds that came from inside several dark corners revealed that we weren't the only two people to have this idea, but it was clear that Kyle didn't have any intention of exploring my body in the shadows of a doorway like some high- schooler. He wanted to take me some
KYLEIkept my palm on the small of Emily's back as we headed for the staircase, fresh drinks in hand. There were a few men and women scattered along the way- some engrossed in conversation, some busy watching the events on the dance floor.As for me, I had come to the conclusion that if you've seen the dance floor once, you've seen it a thousand times, and I felt I wasn't missing out on anything tak- ing her away from itI knew this was her first time at the Gathering, but Emily seemed to be enjoyingherself, in spite of the nerves she must be feeling. I had to hand it to her, shedid manage to fit in with the rest of the guests, though it was evident she hadn't done anything of this sort before. I could feel a slight tremble in each step she took as we mounted the stairs, and I added gentle pressure to my palm on her back. There was no doubt in my mind that she was going to be fun in bed, but Ididn't want her to feel nervous taking this next step in her night. She was sobeautiful,
EMILY"Please, call me Kyle."The man they'd introduced as Mr. Cunningham sat at the bar next to me, sip- ping on his whiskey and smiling at me as though I were the only girl in the room. Every now and then, he would turn his attention to the other guests, but I never felt like he was focusing on anything but our conversation."But that really is enough about me. I'd love to hear about you; I don't recall see-ing you here—or in any other club around here for that matter," he said, look-ing down at me as he lifted his glass to his lips and took a drink.I immediately felt flustered and began stumbling over my words. I had kept upmy sister's identity throughout the entire evening, but now that I was with aman who not only found me attractive, but didn't recognize me as my sister, I felt I had the opportunity to drop the act and tell him the truth."My name is Emily Shadows. I'm a model." So much for telling him the truth.Kyle looked at me for a moment with raised eyebrows, as thoug