It was a beautiful evening. It had the most beautiful shade of orange in the sky as the sun settled with a graceful breeze flowing in the atmosphere. The perfect type of evening that favoured a tea party and Hilary couldn't ask for anything more. She smiled a little at some words of Ashley's, with her black eyes focused on the peach sky. "Yeah but you should let it go...""I seriously can't." Ashley cut in almost immediately, adamantly shaking her head with a little pout. "He ditched me...us, he ditched the family dinner for some stupid match.""We all know Justin doesn't take things seriously. It's a surprise he even accepted coming to our party he would have normally called childish. But I personally fear that I might have made a mistake in inviting those two at once. You know they can't bear the sight of each other right?" Hilary lowered her gaze towards Ashley's when she got no reply and was surprised to meet a sad pout on the woman's face. "What's wrong?""Your brother! He is w
"What's up problem?!" Maria helplessly questioned the man who took charge of her hand and pace as he walked them to the other side of the house away from everyone else. He had not shown any urgency but how he got her to the other end told her otherwise. "Goodness, what do you want from me?!" He finally decided to free her hand when they reached a place that was really out of the others' sight and ears. "I didn't call for any health emergency," he began, looking down into the glowering eyes of his doctor. Maria cursed under her breath with her hand trying to soothe the light pain on the other one which was unnecessary clenched tightly. "Yeah, I know that and so what?" She whispered-shouted at him after saving the first few seconds to attend to her skin before deciding to reply him"So, why are you here?" Jayden was speaking through gritted teeth with the tone in his voice sounding more chiding than questioning. "I was invited obviously." While her own tone was the type that suggeste
Everyone's nostrils were filled with the rich and exquisite aroma of boiled, fried, grilled and cooked food associated with them and the candle lights would have made any outsider assume they were all on double dates with Hilary playing the fifth wheel. But that was definitely not the case. They were just people who were like family to one another, joined by a fellow doctor. Jayden, glad that there was actually something he could wholeheartedly participate in the party, began filling up his plates up. "I hope you know it's rude staring at someone's else's meal." He said, noticing how his personal doctor kept making sure he was making healthy choices as she stylishly eyed his food. Surprised to hear a word from the man who chose to unexist, they threw gazes at him wondering who he could possibly be referring to. Jayden had his eyes on his plate, not looking at the direction of whom his words were for and so making it difficult for the others to decide if he was talking to one of them
The giant doors grandly spread out, revealing a place that felt too good to exist. It reminded Maria of those rooms she only saw in fantasies. Unrealistic rooms favoured with the goodness of pink that was usually owned by daughters of emperors in faraway fairy tales kingdom and to be frank, Hilary Stanley was a human who was just living a pretty similar life. There was a particular attribute to Hilary's room, or preharps chamber, that was reflective of her spirit and even if you know nothing about her, coming to her room would make you sure of some particular favourites of her. And that was, her love for pink, the calming colour associated with feminity, kindness and love; and fashion, an antique art made with creativity and innovation.Maria's searched the room with her eyes, utterly amazed by it's charm. It looked nothing like Jayden's, although it exactly as large as his. Her room was purely adorable with french rose pink walls and luxurious creamy velvet furniture. Every other co
The elevator paved doors for it's occupants and an exhausted puffing sound accompanied the click clack noise of the opening machine. The woman who kept on breathing as if sufficient air was absent from her, stepped out of the elevator whilst supporting another entire weight on her nibble shoulders. She walked them both, and badly wished they could quicker their pace so as to attend to the sick man immediately but her strength were in their highest factor and Jayden himself wasn't helping. She wondered why the maids, who usually roamed about, were oddly scarce now that she needed some assistance. Even if someone eventually showed up, it would be almost useless since they've finally gotten to Jayden's room. With one hand supporting her patient, the other one reached for his bedroom door and pushed it open. "A-Almost there," Maria encouraged herself, trying hard not to lose their standing position with his arm lazily spread across her shoulders. The room was still in it's massive size
"Maria!" Olivia yelled, the corners of her eyes twinkling with excitement as they stared back at the unanticipated visitor. To be frank, her emotions were quite the opposite the moment the door bell rang because the thoughts of James ( the annoying boy next door), interrupting her favourite TV show was provocative enough but seeing who it actually turned out to be left her with no regrets. Her smiles dropped again, forming under a fake frown. "You have not been visiting. Why?" She then asked with folded arms, pouting like the kid she was. "Sorry, I have been busy." Maria replied, reaching for the girl's hands and then slowly squeezed it. "Besides, you just came back for a holiday from boarding school.""Whatever. I have been home for a week now.""What happened to your hair?" Maria questioned, getting distracted by her usual brunette head which was now in a tinted bright red colour. "Bestie and I dyed our hair to red," Olivia flipped her hair to the side as she said this with the t
"Pass the damn ball!" He yelled, urging the striker of his team even when knowing that the humans running around with a ball in the television are several kilometers from where he was. "What a stupid team," he muttered, dissatisfied with the outcome of the match he was watching. His bitter mood got deteriorated by ringing of the door, informing him of the presence of an unwelcoming visitor. He threw his eyes slowly at the door, trying to figure out who it could be. The guesses of the person being his personal assistant or a maid didn't develop since he was sure he didn't send for none of them. Given that case, the only other person left in mind was his doctor and that thought had grumbling. "Open the door, Sparkle." He granted her request, knowing that ignoring her would only heighten the bothersome noise interrupting his game. "Instructions obeyed," the programmed voice vibrated through the corners of the room before the double doors open, permitting entrance to whom was by it. M
His facial expression which was completely masked by the disguises stuck to his face gave his doctor no clue if he was as excited as she was. The purpose of his face disguise wasn't for shielding his visage from his doctor but to prevent unnecessary recognitions from the public. Not for bragging sakes but he was that typical celebrity icon whose presence would definitely cause chaos when identified and he definitely wasn't ready to be sworn around by fans and reporters, more like stalkers and pests in his perspective. In order to prevent needless screaming and panicking, a pair of sleek shades veiling his bronze eyes and fashionable face mask covering the lower part of his face would certainly fit the bill. "You will love it." Maria's voice sounded from behind him as she alighted from the Lamborghini that had been their mode of transportation. He turned around, facing her with a covered scrowl. "I thought we were going to watch the match I was watching.""That was football." "So?"
"Jayden!" Delia called out vociferously, stomping her heels irritatedly as she stepped closer to her son. Jayden turned a little, and lowered his gaze at his mum. She looked enraged and whatever reason causing the almost visible fumes soaring above her head was something he didn't care about. "What just happened between you and the doctor?" His mother questioned, pointing a fake nail towards the direction the mentioned person had passed. His brows moved up a little as he figured his mother was among the onlookers Maria was referring to. "What is what?" He questioned, his brows lowering back to position against flat eyes. "You two...t-two just kissed!" "Let me be." He stated dismissively and turned to walk away. Apparently, he wasn't in the right mood to talk to anyone, especially topics that included his pathetic rejection. "I'm talking to you Jayden!" Delia berated, yet her unconcerned son ignored her. "Are you having an affair with your doctor?!" She quizzed, her words
Her red sneakers led her into the building and halted her quick strides before him. "Good morning, Mr Stanley." She greeted, finding his standing figure with her eyes. Turning quickly, he looked up to see the woman who have been occupying his mind lately. His eyes ran over her, realising how much he had missed her even though she was only away for a day. "Good morning." Maria repeated, halting his wandering stares. He twisted his lips slightly to a displeased sneer, noticing that she was yet to drop her unfriendly vibes. "How was your night?" She questioned, stepping closer to his chair. "Terrible." She fluttered her lashes at him, clearly showing how surprised she was to get a honest reply from him. He was always very secretive about his migraine attacks. "Terrible?" She returned his words with lowered brows. "Yeah.""Was it an attack? Please tell me every detail about it." Her notebook and pen was out already and her blue eyes gazed at him attentively. "Yeah.""How many min
Jayden laughed bitterly, staring at his half-naked reflection in the mirror. He bent against the sink and took some of the running water, splashing the cold droplets against his face. He repeated his action, meeting his face with harsh water. It seemed more like he was punishing himself. Slapping his face continuously without giving himself a moment to breathe. The more he thought about how Maria had been treating him lately, the more miserable anger dominated his entire self. "Arrrg!!" He exploded and slammed his two fists against the sink so hard his phalanges almost crushed into pieces. Sadness forming as boiling fury was spiking through his veins. He planted his wet palms on the mirror and focused his gaze on himself. "Why?" He queried with his brows lifting higher. "What exactly doesn't she like about us?" he added and laughed again, realising that a girl was turning him into a professional soliloquist. She had infact changed him into something else. He was almost losing his s
Ted glanced at the lady sitting beside him and her bottled up attitude happened to perturb him. "Hey," he called out softly and she met him with dull eyes. "What's wrong? I know something is." It was obvious. "Nothing much." Maria shrugged, taking her eyes back to TV which she wasn't even paying attention to. "Mood swings, I guess.""Mood swings?" He repeated and then she nodded curtly. "Are you on your period? You have some pain?" He loaded her with several questions immediately and shifted closer to her. "Uh?""It's not that, Ted. And stop talking about my period so freely like that." She responded in a low tone, and she sounded like someone surviving on her last energy. "C'mon, man. Then tell me what's wrong. We have been watching TV for good two hours and in silence. It's so unlike you. And what's with the gloomy face all about?""Do I have to smile all the time, Ted?" She rubbed her eyes and returned an indifferent gaze at her favourite TV show."I do not mean that but still...
The double doors opened and Jayden's face lit up to see the lady walking into his room, in spite of the fact of causing him a sleepless night. The smile he was about giving out immediately went back into hiding when he noticed the odd vibe bounding out of her. A serious expression distorted her face with her usual smiling lips falling into a straight smile. Her face held no glint of humor And she seemed she had come to work for business and business alone. "Good morning, Mr. Stanley." Even her tone was thick with a professional accent. He wanted to reply to a morning greeting for the first time but she was too quick to say something else."I'm afraid I won't be spending much time with you today sir. I have an appointment with my boss later in the day. We will do a quick check up and then I will be out of your hair."Jayden stared at her as she walked closer to where he sat in the mini living room. What's with the formality? Weren't they passed that already? Apart from that, everyth
"Don't cry.... Don't cry," She muttered to herself and fell on the couch with a thud. Crying because of a man would definitely be the last rule she would break. After-all, she had broken every laid down principles she made for herself, and crying because of a man would render her defeated. The more she thought about how cheap she had become, exposing herself, acting like a slut and playing hickey-dory with a rich guy, the more anger took over her soul. She was angry with nobody but herself. She had destroyed whatever she stood for; professionally, ethically, you name it. Why had she of all females acted like one with no dignity. What could have gotten into her? It could have been any other guy. It could have been some guy who wasn't her patient or someone who wasn't engaged to another female. She would never be Ashley even though the universe flip ten times over. She broke her last rule eventually, her cheeks flooded with streamy hot tears as she cried because of a man. Each year d
He peeled his chocolate eyes from the monitor and directed them at the blonde lady whose attention was deeply fixated on a large potrait in his office "You have a crush on my dad?" His asked, folding his arms with his lips crooked a little. His question was supposed to tease her but her body language happened to be too serious to stomach some jokes. "Your dad??" She asked, glaring at him with crushed brows. He simply nodded, finding her reaction odd. That dazed expression was the usual kind of look he got whenever people realised he was Jayden Stanley or that his father was Helbert Stanley. But she was Maria, his personal doctor to be precise, who already knew who he was already. "What's with that look?" He asked, switching on his second laptop to work on something Daniel informed him about. "Didn't you know that?" He added, chuckling a little bit. Maria returned her eyes, staring at the stern looking man in the picture. "Well... I didn't know this was your dad. I mean I have hear
The dining room seemed too exquisite for a home. But it was okay and unchallengeable. It was the home the Stanleys and situations of such were considered normal. It was her first time coming to that particular part of the vast mansion and it was all thanks to Mr Grumpy who surprisingly decided not having breakfast in the room he usually locked himself in. A maid rushed in, approaching the both of them with a concerned look. "Good morning sir." She immediately voiced after throwing her head down into a bow. "You dismissed the meal brought to you sir. Is there something you didn't like about the meal or would you like us to prepare another kind of dish?" The woman furthered, and slowly looked up at Jayden for a reply. "No," was the prompt reply from her superior."Si-Sir?"Jayden looked away, walking past her with his steps targeted at the dining table. "He could have just said he was having his breakfast differently," Maria muttered, shaking her head at his retreating figure and won
"And then he said he likes me? With an emotionless tone and dead pan looking face? Who confesses to a lady like that?!""And what did you actually do?""What do you think I might have done? Picking up my cellphone to make a fake call and hold the call throughout the drive home just to avoid the awkward conversation? Yes. That was what I did.""So let me make a summary of what you just told me.""Okay?" "You both relationship is becoming weirder of late. You guys also kissed but you don't know what it means to him, although you think it's a drunken mistake. And now he told you he likes you but his confession lacked the required emotions needed to buy his words. And besides all that, before all that happened, he already attempted flirting with you numerous times including kissing you during a time you both pretended to be lovers.""Yes, yes, yes. O boy, you are so attentive.""And now you are completely confused if he is messing around with you again.... Or maybe not."She nodded again