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Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Was I losing it?
~Lauren~The maid arrived in less than ten minutes, placing the steaming coffee right in front of us.'Thank you..' I mouthed then position my palm on either side of the mug, allowing the steam to warm them.I recalled the picture from the front room again. It was her. There was no doubt about that. 'Is there anything you want to tell me?' Mrs. Forbes silently questioned,. slurping her coffee.It was as if she was reading through my mind. I had tons of questions to ask her. What was the picture of the woman doing in here? How come she's related to this family?.Does she stay here? Had she been this close all along? A surge of anger burst through me and the memory from years ago started to play out in front of me... 'Lauren?'I waved my thoughts off, concentrating on the present. I couldn't act weird and start throwing my questions now. I might either be thrown out of here, prohibited from coming in or earn myself a strained relationship with this woman in front of me. I couldn't affo
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Her phobia
~Christian~The next moment she laid in my arms, feet curled up on my thighs as she sobbed quietly into my chest. I almost forgot. One thing she has proven to be scared of was the sound of thunder or lightening. Last time I asked, she associated the cause of the phobia to her childhood days. She was traumatized. She is still traumatized. Whatever annoyance I had left towards her, earlier, dissipated as I tried to soothe her in every way possible. Her shoulders slumped and I felt her stiffened body relax a bit..'Do you feel better?' She nodded against my chest, refusing to look up at me. The heavy rain already subsided and it was back to drizzling now. The sky was getting clear again. My body was aware of everything. Her soft breath on my skin, the tiny movements of her chest as they heaved up and down, the way her slender fingers gripped the nape of my shirt tightly like I'd disappear if she lets go. I wrapped my arms around her. Held her close to myself, breathed in the fresh scent
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Impromptu event
~Christian~Another hectic week was wrapping up. The media wouldn't stop talking about my new official title as the Forbes' heir, reminding the world about how fake Audrey Hepburn is. Some even went as far as making an article, a small piece based on our little family drama. The attention was too much on both of us. Positive for me, Negative for him and for the first time, I feel bad for him. I bumped into another article less than six minutes ago. Where the writer brought to lime light the strained relationship of two step brothers, how the Chairman was an ingrate for choosing me as the official heir after Audrey had been with him all his life. The article was irritating itself and when I searched for the author's pseudonym, I completely lost it. The same who always had unfriendly things to say about anything concerning the Forbes. This author has been doing it for long, before I stepped into the picture, it was something I personally figured out. I wondered whether the chairman has
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Tension
~Lauren~We sat across each other, the atmosphere charged and I was certain I'm not the only one feeling that. Neither of us was willing to touch the feast of meal laid out on the table. Instead we sat in complete silence. The silence was heavy, almost weighing down my shoulders. I tucked a stubborn strand of my hair beneath my ear the umpteenth time, annoyed that it wouldn't stay in place. I felt his intense glare on me which made me become aware of myself. My body tingled when I sensed perspiration grinding down my chest onto my cleavage. His eyes followed. I shifted in my seat, Heaved a last deep sigh then broke the silence.'You should eat something instead of ogling... at me.' I grabbed a fork to stab a piece of fish ruthlessly.'I don't think I want to stop ogling.. if that's what you now call a mere, harmless stare' Sarcasm laced his words.I bit insides of my cheeks, fighting the embarrassment that accompanied his denial. 'I don't appreciate your 'mere, harmless' stare. They a
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir A hidden reason?
~Christian~The weather today was chilly, cold. It was getting close to winter so it was understandable. I shut my car's door quite aggressively. Today, I drove down alone, giving my driver the opportunity to have the day to himself. I entered the small pub, warmth embracing me right from the entrance. The small furnace at one corner of the pub provided heat to the place.Virtually seeking the chairman, I finally found him in a dark corner where he continually rocked his chair, delightfully watching the scene in front of him. His eyes lit a sparkle when an equally old man offered to pour more Turkish coffee into his cup. I realized over the few months that that was his favorite. He smiled, nodding approvingly of the act. I finally walked up to where he sat, giving him the privilege to notice me in the pub. It was a room filled with elderly men and women. They seemed to be enjoying the solo music being sang by a couple in the center of the room. 'There you are!' his eyes disappeared i
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Obstinacy at its peak
Christian~Getting to deal with Lauren's obstinacy the whole week was beyond exhausting for me. I've tried every possible measures to persuade her to move into the new apartment I got on a lease just for her and Aiden's sake. I had personally went in search for this apartment, furnished it with the necessary equipments and utility. It was a shame that she kept rejecting it without remorse. 'I don't need you to pity us, Christian. We're doing very fine here' those were the words that replied mine the day I told her about it.I tried to convince her, say everything enough to convince her I didn't do it for pity but for the safety of Aiden and her but it was all to no avail.
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir The chairman collapsed
Christian~I tried to make her understand, say everything enough to convince her I didn't do it for pity but for the safety of Aiden and her but it was all to no avail. My hard glare was on one of my men as he reported the case of a robbery that took place two houses from hers. They had robbed the family occupying that particular apartment, shot the father who possibly tried to fight back.. he wasn't killed but he sustained injuries. '.... Fortunately, her house wasn't invaded. So she's safe' he completed his statement.A breath I didn't realize I was holding escaped my lips and my tensed shoulders relaxed.'Tried convincing her to move after the scenario?''Not yet, sir.'.I inclined my head positively in acknowledgement before dismissing him. There was only one thing I can do to make her succumb to my demands. I picked my jacket and exited the office......The head of school invited me into his office, regarding me with utmost respect. His eyebrows quirked in obvious astonishment
Rejected as a Commoner, Wanted as an Heir Cardiac Arrest
~ Lauren ~I wasn't the only one disappointed at the chauffeur's News. Aiden also was. 'He apologizes for not being able to make it too and permitted me to bring you both to the venue'. He added politely. I glanced at Aiden who apprehensively gripped the hem of his jacket. He really wanted Christian around. 'Why is he not able to make it? He promised me he will come around...' he whined'Something really urgent came up, Mr. Palmer. He had to attend to it.'Aiden inclined his head, still very unhappy. 'This way, please''Sure.' I held his palm reassuringly and followed the Chauffeur into the car. Christian also sent one of his guards who's supposed to make sure we're safe throughout the time spent outside. That was generous enough. One thing I really wanted to know is why he couldn't make it. He had a soft spot for Aiden and he isn't a type who'd break off appointment at the last minute.We were half way to our destination when the man beside us answered a call. Whatever was being
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