A scream left my throat as I saw my sister, only family member, lay lifeless on the floor.I ran to her, with shaky hands, remembering how I'd felt my mom's cold body, I touched her skin.A pinch of relief flowed through my blood when I realized she was still warm.Oh thank God. I knelt down beside her, tapping her, tears blurring my sight. "Suzy, Suzy wake up."I tried to raise her up, but knew it'd be to no advantage so I stood up, running out of the room and out of the house to where the driver was still packed."Help! I need your help!" I couldn't get my head straight.The man looked confused, his eyes were bulged out and he looked scared, like he was experiencing a crime scene."I-Is everything okay ma'am." His voice was shaky, but that wasn't what I cared about."I need you to take her to the hospital, now!" My whole body was shaking, my breath seemed to be coming out slower.He got down from the car immediately, running into the house like the speed of light.I followed behind
I came out of the bathroom. That was the best shower I'd ever had in years. I took my bath in a bathtub, not just any bathtub but an expensive one.Suzy and Rose would have loved to see this life. Or maybe they can.There was a knock from the door. I was wrapped in a towel since I had no clothes apart from the wedding dress, I didn't bring any of my clothes."Is that a male or female?" I had to confirm, clutching hard to the towel on my body. It was white and comfortable, fluffy and soft. Also looked expensive."Female ma'am." She replied."Okay, you can come in."The door opened and a different maid walked in with a traveller's bag. She closed the door as soon as she was in."We went to get your clothes from your house." She said, head bowed.I wasn't sure if that was supposed to make me relieved or annoyed. No one asked my premission before entering into my house, wasn't that against the law or something?But at least, I had clothes to wear. I checked the time on a wall clock, it wa
-Don Jones-I stared at her bewildered expression, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Her cheeks had turned red.I had to hold back my laughter. When she'd said we won't have any physical contact, I obviously didn't want such with her either, it's not like this is some kind of love marriage or something.I had decided to just check her reaction if I were to wrap my arms round her waist, pretending to attempt to kiss her.I had actually not expected this to be her reaction. I thought she was going to push me away, cussing at me or something but staring at her, I guessed I preferred this reaction from her.As I leaned closer to her, our lips few inches from each other, I suddenly felt a pinch of nervousness. I leaned closer, our lips not touching but brushing our cheeks together until my lips met her ears."Do you mean this close?" I whispered, feeling the heat from her skin."Huh?" Her voice was low, it sounded like she didn't understand what I said at first, but when I drifted apa
"Why would you burn all my clothes?""Because you needed new ones. I can't let people see you dressed anyhow. You're my wife for goodness sake." He threw the duvet that covered half his body, standing up.He was wearing a black underwear and I tried my best not to look below his waist."So what am I going to wear, I don't think you expect me to walk around with a robe all day, do you?" My frown was more intense at that moment.He sighed, walking towards his closet, opening it just to reveal the most beautiful set of clothes, mostly dominated by suits."I told someone to pick out your most beautiful and fair enough cloth so that's what you'd wear to go shopping today." He spoke so indifferently, it only made my blood boil."You're so annoying, making Suzy miss out on the fun of going shopping with her sister."He picked out a beautiful grey shirt and black pants, dropping them neatly on the bed. "I think you can do more of that after her recovery, for now go get new clothes.""Can Rose
-Eri Sunville-The drive back home was filled with silence. When I'd told Suzy I was going back home after 4 hours of staying with her, she felt bad saying the hospital was very boring and she didn't like staying there alone. I had promised her to come back tomorrow.Staying in the car alone with Don now felt discomforting after the weird thing he'd done, I mean what was that for.I had woken up when he'd first touched me, I just didn't want to open my eyes so he wouldn't have been caught off guard, but then he wasn't planning on leaving my hair anytime soon and his touch was doing things to my stomach I couldn't explain.Finally, we were home. A man I assumed to be the bodyguard opened the door for us. I got out first before Don followed.I noticed a red car parked in the compound. I guessed it was going to be another of Don's car but it was weird since Don only had black cars, I'd not seen any other car color.Don didn't seem to notice the car because he just walked into the house a
This was such a happy moment for the three of us. We were seating in the passenger seat of one of Don's car with Suzy in between Rose and I."I'm so happy to see my new house. I still can't believe you got rich overnight." Suzy said excited, although she still sounded weak and tired."I'm also happy to move in to a new house." Rose turned to me. "Gosh girl, I'm so happy, thank you.""No, thank you for agreeing to stay with her while I'm in the stupid honeymoon.""Are you kidding? You'd be going to Australia. You've never been out of America, infact out of New York and you'd be going to a new country. If I were you, I'd be elated."I scoffed. "You don't understand."The car came to a halt in front of a very beautiful mansion. A bodyguard suddenly appeared from a corner, scurrying towards us to open the door.I got out first, followed by Suzy then Rose."Wow." Rose and Suzy's jaw dropped at the sight of the breath-taking mansion. It wasn't as huge as the one I lived in with Don, but it
It had been the most boring one week. Don had not done anything other than work, and guess what, as his secretary I have to work too which makes it even more boring.Luckily the hotel room we're both staying has two separate rooms but we have to share a parlor (even though he's barely ever there).The only thing I've enjoyed in this stupid honeymoon is the great view from outside and the free access to any food of my choice.He still hadn't talked about the kiss so I guessed he was probably not going to say a thing about it, maybe we were just supposed to act like nothing happened."Guess what he was doing when I left that boring hotel room.""Working?" Hane chuckled because she was well aware that was the answerI creased my brow. "Yes and that is so frustrating." I folded my legs together, placing a pillow on it where I rested both elbow, intertwining my fingers to lay my chin on it."Why is it so frustrating?" Hane had a teasing smile on while she was sitting on the bed opposite me
The headache I felt was beyond comprehension. I knew it was because of the fact Eri had occupied my thoughts and I knew I needed to work but she was always a distraction in my head.Even when I sleep, she'd appear in my dreams ever since that stupid kiss."Man, I think you should order something. You look stressed, what's up?" Darien asked through the not so loud music. We were in the V.I.P section of the club, the music wasn't too loud from where we were.Darien called a waiter for us. "I want the most expensive drink you have here." I said, I really needed to clear my head but I most certainly mustn't get drunk."Make that two." Darien said, and the waiter left, coming back with our drink and 2 cups.He dropped the cups in the table in front of us, filling both cups before leaving."Now come on, tell me what's in that mind of yours." Darien took a sip of his drink."I don't know, it's just," I lifted my drink from the table, taking a sip from it, "it's Eri, she's occupied my mind. I
How could she be Catherine's daughter? How did I end up falling in love with her daughter? She'd never forgive me If she found out.I should've not been such a stupid child always wanting things to go my way. Now I ended up like this.My life would never be complete without her. She'd leave me and I wouldn't be able to do anything. I would end up miserable without her.Catherine was obviously someone special in her life. Eri's obviously hated me since I caused her mom's death, what do I do?I have to let her know. I need to let her know because I can't live the rest of my life with the guilt of knowing I killed her mother.The sound of the door opening caused me to jerk my eyes open.I sat up straight on the bed, turning to see Eri sauntering in."I'm sorry, did I wake you up?" She came to take a seat beside me."No, I wasn't sleeping."I had no idea if that was true. Was I just thinking with my eyes closed? Or was I dreaming and thinking about it all in my dream?Staring at her, I fe
-Don Jones-I stretched my arms to the air, yawning and sitting straight on the bed.I was surprised when I checked the time on the wall clock. It was 9p.m, well thank goodness today was Saturday so I could rest all day.The door opened, and without any surprise, Eri ambled in. She looked stunning in the purple spaghetti handle shirt she wore and grey miniskirt. She was also holding a purple purse."Good morning my love." She sauntered towards me, sitting on the bed beside me and planting a kiss on my cheeks."You look beautiful, are you heading somewhere?" I asked.She had a smile on.I loved having to see her first thing in the morning. Her presence was like a gift to me and I just wanted every other day to be filled with happiness."Yes, today's Suzy's appointment with the doctor for radiation therapy." She dramatically swiped no sweat off her forehead. "Finally she's going to be completely healed and there'd be no need for stress or other things.""I'm happy for you. Will you stay
"Will you ever leave that door?" Don asked, his head fixed to his laptop.I still stayed in the position, folded arms, leaning against the door that connects both our offices."Why didn't you tell me you've known June for fifteen years?" I furrowed my brows.He still didn't raise his head from that laptop. "You never asked."I scoffed. "You're so annoying."He finally rose his head from the laptop. "Okay, what do you want to know?" He had a smile on."A lot, like how you two met and how long you've dated.""Why are you suddenly curious to know that?" He asked with a raised brow. "Come sit here." He gestured to the seat that was beside his chair.Hesitantly, I shambled to seat where he told me to. Once beside him, be wrapped an arm round my waist which I didn't protest to."Yesterday, when you'd gone to work she'd started saying bullshits like how she's going to have you and I must leave you alone. It's annoying."His brows were pulled together in a frown before his expression changed
"This week had been a lovely one guys." I told Suzy and Rose through the video call.I wasn't lying, we'd never loved each other any less for the last one week. All we've been doing is just talk, go to work and on walks, have sex and talk some more.I love him so much and if this is how the rest of my life would be, I'd happily stay this way."That's great, it's been good for me too. Darien doesn't overwork me and sometimes he just let us talk." Rose said with a slight blush."Awwn you too are finding someone to be with." I teased which only made her blush more."It's not like that actually." She said lowly."Suzy, it's your turn to find your man, you're not getting any younger." I said in a mother like tone"I'm not into that yet, until my full recovery I think I'm just going to stay single for the moment." Suzy was brushing her hair."Eri, we both finally decided to share separate rooms. I think Suzy's well enough to take care of herself." Rose said."Really? Well then that's okay,
-Eri Sunville-I hadn't seen Don for about two days and it was getting kind of frustrating. Why is it when I realized I liked the guy that I no longer see him for a while.Hane had suggested he was probably busy with work since I was not going to work as his personal assistant yet. I would continue doing that soon.I checked the time on the wall clock of my room, it was 7p.m. If I didn't see him till the day ends, it'd be three days without even a sign of him.The knock from the door interrupted my thoughts. "Come in."I had expected to see Don but was disappointed when a maid I recognized walked in.She was bowing her head. "Mr Jones asked to see you." That made my insides jump in excitement."Really? Where is he?""He's in his room."I scurried out of my room to his. The door was closed and I felt slightly nervous. Was this how one felt being in love? This was my first time.I gave the door a light knock."Come in." That voice I'd missed for two whole days.I opened the door, closin
-Eri Sunville-"Eri, why did you come? We just left your place yesterday, is everything alright?" Suzy asked, her tone in a mixture of surprise and concern."Can't I come see how my sister is doing." I sauntered in, sitting on one of the sofas."You can, but I'm sure that's not why you're here." Rose ambled in from a door I had no idea where it led.She was right, I hadn't come to just greet them. When they'd come over yesterday, I didn't want to tell them about the kids yet because I just felt like Don could eavesdrop on our conversation, who knows.They both sat on the sofa opposite me. "What's up? Start spilling it out." Rose said.I explained everything that happened with the kiss and how awkward it had been between the both of us since then.They both had the widest smile on. "Oh my gosh, you've finally found the love of your life." Rose scampered towards me, crouching beside me."What love, this has nothing to do with love." I felt color rising to my cheeks."Awwn, I'm so happy
-Eri Sunville-"Are you sure you packed everything you're supposed to? I could've helped you pack, you know." Hane said, ambulating beside me while Don was already in the car."I told you, I don't feel comfortable with you packing my stuff for me, you might be my personal assistant but you're also a friend. And I'm sure I packed everything."Truthfully, I wasn't sure if I packed everything I needed. My thoughts were occupied by the kiss, I couldn't even think straight anymore.The fact I enjoyed the kiss was what I didn't understand. Was it because I liked him or just the kiss alone?He was the first guy I'd ever kissed so maybe I didn't know the fun in kisses, that's why I felt that way.A bodyguard held the door for me, which I entered, sitting comfortably beside Don who had his head burried on his phone.The door closed and our car started moving."How do you feel?" He asked in a less stern tone, his focus still on the phone."Huh?""Does your chest or throat still hurt?""No." Not
-Eri Sunville-I opened my eyes slowly, staring at the white light I could see. For a moment, I was confused.What was happening? Where was I? I didn't remember what had happened last.I felt a sharp pain in my chest and throat causing me to immediately recall everything that had happened with the pool.What happened next? I only recalled the pain I felt drowning with no one to ask for help, but then I don't know what happened afterwards."You're awake." A thick masculine voice I recognized to be Don rang in my eardrums.I turned to see him scurrying towards me from the door, a wide grin planted on his lips. He looked so pale and weak. I'd never seen him like that.I was so confused, especially when he gently leaned closer to give me a hug. "Gosh, I thought you were gone."He didn't pull from the hug. The door opened again, Darien and Hane ambulated in, a smile planted to their faces."What happened?" I asked when Don had finally released me from the hug."I should be asking you that.
"Hane, do you think I look pretty enough? This is my first time going to a dinner party with millionaires and billionaires." I checked myself in the mirror, twirling to see if the wine knee length gown that popped out my curves was best for the dinner party.When Don had told me one of his friends had invited him to a dinner party here in Australia and that I was going to come with him, I was so nervous.I'd never been to a rich person's dinner party, I had no idea how to dress for such occasion.Hane had assisted me in dressing. She picked my dress for me, and was going to help with my hair and makeup."Trust me, you're going to leave all the men drooling with that dress.I chuckled. "Thanks."I sat on the chair in front of the mirror while Hane walked towards me to start doing my makeup."Are you sure you can do these things? Makeup and hair?""Yes, trust me I'd make you look like the prettiest female in that party. All the male would leave their partners to come have a word with yo