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Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir He was shot, Miss. Palmer
Christian~ Weaponless, I tried to figure out the next thing to do. If I were to try to make it into the kitchen to get a night, there is a high level of certainty that I won't even make it halfway before I get spanked or killed. He approached, with every dreadful step he took towards me, I walked backwards. 'Who are you? What do you want from me?' All of the lights were out, I couldn't make out what he looked like. 'Don't you recognize me anymore, brother?' He switched on the lights, giving my full assess to what I wanted. 'Audrey?!' 'Of course, it is me. Why do you appear so shocked? Were you expecting someone else?' he laughed heartily, gently patting his chest as he did so. 'What is it you want from me this time? Aren't you done trying to get to me? You know very much every attempt is always a failure. Just give up, will you?'. He shoved the flower vase on the table to the ground, turned the table upside down, growling vigorously or preferably.. like a beast. 'Are you
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Excuses
~Joan~ Someone once said hell was other people. I really didn't get much of an idea about it till now. My father, Rhodes. They both don't care, do they? It's been days since I moved temporarily with Lauren and neither of them reached out. I mean, I made it look like I didn't care about that in anyway but still, an attempt would have helped, affirm me and even go as far as melting whatever infuriation I had left in me. I threw on one of Lauren's hoodies, spinning on my toes in boredom as I walked down into the kitchen to make some toast for myself. It had been the same routine for the past few days I've moved here. Sleeping, eating, bathing and watching TVs. Infact, the mornings get so boring when Aiden and Lauren are all out to work and school. Anyways, whatever boredom it is, I'm ready to face it head on. I rather be here than walk back home to willingly accept whoever's hand in marriage. I poured myself a glass of yoghurt for a state, before making preparation to toast some bread sl
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir M4
Lauren~ I kept pushing my lurking tears back, controlling them from spilling. I suddenly felt sick, my heart beat quickening it's rate two times faster. The pain of losing my loved one coming back, crash landing on me and it's tide washing me like an ocean washing a tiny ant away. I didn't want to lose him. Not now. Not ever. I've had my fair share in loosing everyone I trust and love the most, starting from my parents to little Jordan and even his mother. The idea of loosing him again, I didn't want to embrace. If only I knew what was ahead, I would have encouraged us to sleep out yesterday. It's been two hours now or even more and we've heard nothing from the doctor. I'd walked up to the doctor several times to ask about him but it's been the same reply. The wound from the bullet was deep and he was operated on to get the projectile out of him and was stitched back after. He's still been unconscious ever since. The man who I suspect to be Lucius stood right beside the chairman, hi
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Whose fault?
Tiffany~ Avoiding Courtney Logan whenever she comes around for her session is one of the most difficult tasks Logan Adrian has bestowed upon me. It was even harder than having to act like his fiancee in front of his family. The doctor summoned me into his office the second time today because of Logan's case. 'Mr. Logan called me today to ask that intake over the sessions of Miss. Courtney Logan from you. Have you done something wrong?' As usual, unnecessary anger towards me was radiating off him as he conversed. 'I did nothing wrong'. 'Then why would he ask that I take over?'. I swallowed hard. What am I expected to say? Explain the scenarios of the hotel, then the condition I was given and how we bumped into each other? That's too long a talk to explain. 'I'm not sure. He prolly thinks I'm not experienced enough to handle his sister's condition.. ' He snorted, doubting my words. 'Perhaps, you complained to him and he decided to help out like a good samaritan.' I scrunched u
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Whose fault? 2
Tiffany~ Rather than responding, he left the reception, leaving me standing here. I raced behind, took few steps before retreating. It's absolutely meaningless to follow him, more insanely crazy to continue hiding under these sunglasses and nose masks. I'm done hiding. Let all of the Truth be known, the burden would be less on me and he can carry it all alone. The briefest regret ricocheted through me again. He's going through enough with his family already and I was just an escape plan for him, I guess. 'Miss? Do you want something?' I stiffened at Courtney's voice behind me. How long has she been standing there? Did she experience the briefest scenario between her brother and I? I assured myself she knows nothing. After all, I'm still under covers. I spun to face her. 'Nothing is wrong, Miss. I was just coming out from the rest room'. 'Uhm. By chance, did you see a tall man here. He's got a kinda stern face, short hair. She was describing Adrian. I quickly shook my head. 'No.
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Hell on Earth
~Lauren~ Living out hell on earth, that would be the best phrase to describe my life since the last four days. There was still no signs of improvement in him. The doctor was saying something about how it's hard to conclude whether or not he's going to wake up, I had missed work those four days, requesting a week leave from the office based on the report of taking care of my brother. They granted that easily on that basis. I just had to because if I were to say Christian, it would have been a whole level of rejection from the office..... the brain behind Linda telling on her own son to the police. Of course, she did the right thing but why does it make me feel there's something untold in this circle.... The chairman acting restrained than usual whenever he's around his wife. The News about Audrey Hepburn shooting his brother into a coma spread like a wild fire once it got to the press. The Forbes really wanted to keep that a secret till Christian wakes up but somehow, the news leaked a
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir About time
~Lauren~ Thank you' were the first words he spilled My brows furrowed, for what exactly? 'For staying by his side..' he responded as though he read my thoughts. 'Christian is a good friend to me, it's what I ought to do' He inclined his head, sucked in a breath then levelled his gaze to mine. 'Promise me. You won't betray him.' I shook my head rapidly. 'I would never do that'. 'You see, Lauren. He's been betrayed by people he loved the most his whole life. Starting from me who never found him while he was away, his mother who left him in an orphanage home, his adopted parents who tried to sell him off to a pimp because of their son.... Then, his step brother. It seems as though it's never ending.' he sighed heavily. My heart churned painfully as I tried to imagine little Christian going through all those shit. He definitely has had his fair share in all of these and doesn't deserve any more pain or betrayal again. 'I won't. I'll make sure not to. I promise'. He swallowed up
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir He lost his wife
Tiffany~ Today is supposed to be the last day of Courtney Logan's session before her surgery. I made excuses to the doctor as to why I should be away but he wasn't having any of it. Guess I've really no option than to face her. I had no reason to put on my sun glasses or mask anymore. She already knows it. Who I really am. Time slipped through and it was 4:pm prompt. I arranged her file on the doctor's table and we both waited for her arrival and just in the last minute, he got an emergency call into the operating room. A patient had been involved in a fatal accident and needs an emergency surgery. 'Attend to Miss. Logan when she arrives. I'm not sure I'll be out of there soon' he mentioned. 'How about I leave her to another nurse, her brother doesn't want me to attend to her'. I smacked my lips right after the sentence especially when he discharged me the quickest death glare I've ever gotten in my entire life. 'You should do it,. Nurse Tiffany.' I didn't get the chance to dare
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Fired
There are no real friendships, no true relationships, and even if the feelings somehow turn genuine, they're immediately muddled by the talks of business and incessant urges to tie the knot in marriage if the family is a favourable one. Only if the family is a favourable one. If it isn't then they do everything to ruin those feelings and create discord between the ones involved. It was a messy life filled with pretense, politics and numbers. It made me sick to the bones. My father has apparently disowned me because I have yet again disappointed him after he fixed a wedding for me without my knowledge. I found out at the last second and fled, causing a effect I didn't quite expect and I didn't regret either. Apparently, I underestimated the publicity of this particular event and it spread pretty quickly that the daughter of one of the most influential businessmen in the country ran away from her wedding. People were quick to point fingers at my father, accusing him of forcing his
A Mail
Raising a kid isn't exactly easy, you know," she said. "We're not suffering yet, but we're struggling. I would very much like to walk away from her, give you the middle finger and pray you die in an accident on your way back, but I can't." I flinched as she said those words. I forgot that she was also quite emotionally violent when she wants to be. "Why not?" She chuckled at my question. "Weird. Normally, one would be happy when they realize that they can't be cursed to death." I shrugged. "I can't say that I don't deserve it. Sometimes I wish for the same thing too." She gave a surprised look before continuing. "We need help, and even though you are a heartless, devilish, godforsaken, rotten, disgusting piece of shit, you have the ability to help us. You are rich and we aren't. Raising my daughter has been the greatest joy of my life even with our current situation, so raising her in a comfortable environment where she would be happy promises to bring even better joy. Despite t
A Humble request
The aroma of sizzling seafood pleasantly assaulted my nostrils as I looked around in search of the blonde beauty I came here for. I found her at the far corner of the restaurant sitting by a window wall and staring directly at me. I tensed up for a few seconds at the intensity of her stare but eventually relaxed as I walked towards her table. Even if I'm apologetic, I still have a reputation to uphold. I'm not gonna appear weak in front of her. "Hi, Donna," I flashed my best smile at her as I sat down on the seat opposite hers. "Hi," she said, her melodious voice filtering into my ears like a song. "It's...uh...nice to see you again," I said awkwardly. "I can't say the same, sorry," she shrugged. "I'd rather be with my child right now, or working." "Speaking of your child," I looked around her. "Where is.....your child?" "You don't know the gender, do you?" she asked and I shamefully looked away. I couldn't bring myself to answer that. "Well, she's okay, and happy where she is."
Meeting Donna
AUDREY HEPBURN I calmly exited my room once I was done with my exaggerated preparations to meet Donna. The maids gave me an apprehensive look as I made my way down the stairs before bowing respectfully as they hurried past me to do their jobs. "Good morning, sir," they said before heading in multiple directions and focusing on their chores. Even then, I could feel the tension in the air caused by my presence. "Everyone's acting like I'm the first person to attempt a murder on planet earth," I thought as I rolled my eyes. "There's a woman literally being called the worst human in the country and they just wouldn't ignore my little transgression." "Good morning, Audrey my boy," a calm sonorously thin voice greeted from behind me and placed a small frail hand on my back. "You look good today." I turned around with a sigh of relief as the old but beautiful nanny Helen graced me with her beautiful smile. She's been my nanny ever since I can remember and devoted all of her life to raisi
Free but not free
AUDREY HEPBURN The alarm clock blared in my ear causing me to slam it quiet with a groan. Rolling over on my bed, I let out a sigh. "I don't want to leave my room today." Just like every other day, I don't want to have to leave this room. I don't deserve to. My world has been turned upside down since that incident with Christian and sincerely, it's all my fault. I can't even blame it on anyone else. At the time, it seemed like the best course of action but now that I think about it, attempting to kill your step brother just because of a misunderstanding is quite extreme and malicious. Especially if it turns out that the woman you believed to be your mother was a lying bitch and you were infact biological brothers with the same step brother you tried to kill. That just brings it to a whole other level of terror. That was exactly what I did and now I feel like shit. For the most part of my life, I've always seen Christian as my step brother. I've always envied him, hated that he
Fired
There are no real friendships, no true relationships, and even if the feelings somehow turn genuine, they're immediately muddled by the talks of business and incessant urges to tie the knot in marriage if the family is a favourable one. Only if the family is a favourable one. If it isn't then they do everything to ruin those feelings and create discord between the ones involved. It was a messy life filled with pretense, politics and numbers. It made me sick to the bones. My father has apparently disowned me because I have yet again disappointed him after he fixed a wedding for me without my knowledge. I found out at the last second and fled, causing a effect I didn't quite expect and I didn't regret either. Apparently, I underestimated the publicity of this particular event and it spread pretty quickly that the daughter of one of the most influential businessmen in the country ran away from her wedding. People were quick to point fingers at my father, accusing him of forcing his
The search
He was mocking me," I retorted. "Who in their right mind, would risk their reputation and business influence over a murderer's nobody daughter. For all I know, he might just be thinking of using me for some publicity stunt, and the last thing I need right now is more publicity." She sighed again. "From my standpoint, it seemed like he was genuinely trying to help. You were the one being difficult." I swallowed hard, the truth of her words hitting me but my obstinacy wouldn't let me succumb. 'I was trying to protect myself.' 'You've been so hard on yourself lately, Tiffany. Please, relax. Open up to someone who seems to understand more. He said nothing wrong' earlier, You turned his words against him and made it into something offensive." "Didn't you hear him yelling at me?" She let out yet another sigh. "It's hard to not be frustrated when the person you're trying to help isn't letting you help." "I don't need his help," I hissed. "I don't want anything to do with him." She let
Tiffany's adamancy
I placed my hand in my pocket and slowly brought out my business card, then proceeded to carefully lay it on the table before backing away. "Call me when you've calmed down," I said as I headed out. "I'm sorry for the things I said." "Yeah, get out," she hissed. "And make sure to close the door behind you." With a heavy heart and a little anger at her reluctance to listen to or believe me, I closed the door behind, letting out a sigh before making my way to the car. My phone rang as I opened my car door and the caller ID was Courtney's, making me think twice about answering. I really am not in the mood for her requests and taunts. "What?" I asked as I reluctantly answered the call. "I assume it didn't go well?" "It's none of your business," I retorted. "What do you want, Courtney? I'm busy." "Well, first of all, stop using that tone with me," she warned. "Second, I think we can still find ways to help clear her name." "Nevermind that," I sighed as I got into the car. "She doe
You pity me?
"Would it kill you to say thank you?" she rolled her eyes as she revved her car engine. "You know what, never mind. Thank me by funding my newest project. Surely that's easier for you than saying the words, right?" I ignored her as I adjusted my clothes and walked away from her car. I crossed the road swiftly and headed for the house with my head down, hoping that she doesn't recognise me before I approach her door. I knocked on the door, praying again that the door opens before she realizes that I'm the one. It seems like luck's on my side as she opened the door while looking behind her. "Delivery?" she asked, her eyes still focused on something behind her. "Hi, Tiff." She froze at the sound of my voice. She remained frozen for a few minutes, as if trying to convince herself that she hadn't just heard my voice. "I know you heard me," I added as the silence stretched longer. She slowly turned her head to look at me and immediately gasped. "Oh, hell no." She tried to close th
