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"You mean Seth Rivera bought Nova? My my my, my days." Gem, Phoebe's friend gushed. They had come over to Seth's house to see Phoebe, who had woken up that morning to find that she was on her period and had crams. "What are you going to do about cooking today? Surely, he does not expect you to do all the housework while you are in pains." Melanie asked. Phoebe merely shook her head at them and shrugged her shoulders. The doorbell rang through out the house from outside. A classic tune, specifically, Beethoven. The Butler, who Seth had recently hired to run the little house errands went and handled it. They heard the door open and shut. "Who could that be? Are you expecting guests?" Melanie asked Phoebe, but she shook her head gently. "I see. Then who could it be? " Gem asked. A beautiful young lady walked into the house. She was dressed in turquoise skirt which showed off long, slender legs, and an off shoulder, white top. Her sandal heels glimmered as she walked into the
SETH RIVERA AND THE ULTIMATE BLACK CARD A VOW FOR REVENGE
Grand ma Patterson had girsts over at the mansion. She usually did that in preparation for the annual Memorial ceremony she normally had for her late husband. "I believe these patterns would look lovely on the new interiors. How soon until your second grand daughter walks down the aisle?" Mrs Yvette asked. She was a long time friend and event planner for the Patterson family. "Oh darling Gloria just wants to take her time. You know, to avoid making the same mistakes her sister did. We have downed enough shame to last us a lifetime already." Grandma Patterson replied. The hot, sultry afternoon air blew at them, as they sat in Grandma Patterson's beautiful, plush garden. "Oh, about that though. I hear the man is rich now. Do you know how that happened? Some people say he has pure luck, while others say you saved him a fortune and probably gave him some connections to the wealth he's acquired and others assume he is into drugs." Mrs Yvette said to her. "Speculations, speculations. D
SETH RIVERA AND THE ULTIMATE BLACK CARD A PERSONA NON GRATA
Seth had already instructed his driver to take a lunch pack to Phoebe's office. He knew she would still be having a bit of crams, and would not like to go out to eat. So, he prepared ahead of her, and ordered lunch from her favorite spot, Kentucky's. His driver into her Secretary's office held the food pack in his right hand, while he swung his car keys from his other hand. "I want to see Mrs Rivera. I have a delivery pack for her, courtesy of Mr. Rivera." He said to her Secretary. "Let him in." Phoebe said when her Secretary called to confirm whether or not to let him in. "What is it?" She asked when he placed the pack on her table. "Mr. Rivera thought you would not go out for lunch, so, he sent me to bring this to you. He said he would rather you do not stress too much, or go on an hungry stomach through out the day." Seth's driver explained to her. Phoebe could not help but smile at Seth's thoughtfulness towards her. But why was he being so nice to her? Was he trying to buy a
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The garden sprung with life as the bright lights came on, lighting up the evening sky. The red china lamps had been set up on the tents which had been set up for the D-jay, and the food and drinks. "This is so beautiful, and modern if you ask me, Mrs Patterson." Mrs Yvette, the event planner for the Patterson said in complacency regarding her own work. Grandma Patterson was dressed in a white lace, that bundled around her ankle, and had ruffled hands. Her white hair had been curled and styled in a braid which she pinned behind her head, and a beautiful flower Garland sat on her head, as it did on the heads of nearly everyone. "Yes, a garden celebration was a much more appropriate venue. I almost feel like I can inhale his presence in the wind, amongst the flowers." Grandma Patterson replied wiping a tear drop from her eye. "He is smiling down at you from wherever he is." Mrs Yvette said. Just then, Phoebe and Seth walked in. Seth wore a plain white shirt, which was open a few bu
SETH RIVERA AND THE ULTIMATE BLACK CARD A WORTHY SON-IN-LAW
The music continued to play loudly, while everyone danced, and other had drinks. Seth turned around to find Marlin Murray walk into the party, bearing a large black box in his hand. He walked up to Grandma Patterson, and paid her his respects. It was not until he was done talking to Grandma Patterson that everyone who had noticed his entrance realised that the big box he held in his hands was not for grandma Patterson. Seth watched with intrigued eyes, as Marlin Murray walked up to where he stood beside Phoebe. She had been saying something to him, but, he was no longer listening. "Seth...Seth, do you..." She paused, turning to notice Marlin Murray standing in front of her bearing the black box in his hands. " Hello Phoebe, " he said to her. "Hello." Phoebe smiled courteously at him, with her arms folded. "This is for you." He said, presenting the box to her. "Who? Me? But...it is not my birthday or something." She said looking from Marlin to Seth. Although, she thought it un
SETH RIVERA AND THE ULTIMATE BLACK CARD NO ACES
"How did last night go?" Melanie asked Phoebe as they walked down the streets of fifth Avenue. They were headed towards the fashion store they usually got materials from. "Well, he was furious that is for sure. But, he just acted as though he was cool with the whole thing, and when he was done talking, he got up and went to bed." Phoebe replied. "Wow, anyway, that serves him right. I honestly think you should give Marlin a chance. I mean if we are being honest, he is way better than that Rivera of a man. I honestly don't know what you saw in him to begin with." Melanie scoffed. "I think we should ease up on the suggestions and think about what clothes to wear for the fashionista party Friday night." Phoebe said to her. As they walked forward, they came across a boutique that had a beautiful dress she liked. "I think you should totally get, let's go inside." Melanie said to her. As they walked into the store, they came across a beautiful lilac dress that had rose flowers pinned a
SETH RIVERA AND THE ULTIMATE BLACK CARD TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME
Aidan reached for the ball pen across his table. He had been flicking it back and forth ever since he got off the phone with Seth Rivera. He had agreed to meet him at the State Library to talk about the new contract he wanted offer him. Seth had been used to the devious ways of the Patterson by now, and even though he had no idea what it was they were up to this time, he was certain it was no good. He walked into the state library building. It was a huge building, tall, made out of coloured bricks which formed the structure into a big, magnificent stack of books. Even the pillars that held it up had been painted according to the pattern. Dressed in his brown, tailored suit and red tie matched the small bow on his dark brown, shiny shoe. He found Aidan seated at the Library's cafe , near the window. Aidan wore a thick, black shirt that hung loosely around him. His dark, shoulder length hair accentuates the depths of his black rimmed eyes. Seth could smell the mischief from af
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Seth smiled as he walked Aidan up to the pretty lady at the table. She smiled up at them and put forth her hand for a shake. "It is lovely to meet you again, Mr. Rivera." She smiled up at him. Dylan kissed the back of her hand and took the seat across from her. Aidan joined him with a silly smile on his face. "So, Mr. Rivera, friend of yours?" She asked, admiring Aidan. "Exquisitely so. His name is Aidan Patterson of the famous Patterson family ." Seth replied prestigiously. "How... opulent."she replied. "Hi, I am Dahlia Ramirez." She put her hand forth for him to shake it. Aidan took the hand with a silly smile on his face, and kissed the back of her band just like Seth had. "It is a beautiful pleasure to meet you too, Miss Ramirez. " He said. "Dahlia, please, call me Dahlia. I think it would sound much better on your lips." She smirked at him. Seth was extremely surprised and amused to see Aidan Patterson blush like a little girl. He continued to watch in amazement as Aidan
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"What Regret"
“Regret,” she said with a sneer. Regret is just a euphemism for guilt. It doesn’t mean anything. It doesn’t wipe the slate clean, and it definitely does not heal the mess that you made.‘Christian,’ she said softly, ‘don’t come any closer.’ He stopped, as she decided to step back from him.Phoebe flared up again and asked him: “You said you came for the truth?” “Fine. Here’s the truth, Christian. I loved you. With everything I had. And you destroyed me. You were able to make me question myself in ways that I never knew existed. And now you stand here, asking me for what? Closure? Redemption? Forgiveness?”“No,” he said firmly. All I am demanding is an opportunity to prove that I can improve.” That I am better.”She scoffed. “And you believe that one conversation is going to make a difference?” You think I can just what? Stare at you and forget the years I struggled to climb up the ladder and get a life again?“No,” he repeated again, and there was no quiver in his voice. “But I can’t
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Need You
Christian did not answer this for a while. He looked down, his hands were tightly bunched into fists at his sides. “I know it caused pain,” he said, his voice rising in a hoarse whisper. “I know I can’t undo that. But I can’t just let things be this way. Not anymore. If that means living with your hatred then let it be so.Phoebe only chuckled bitterly and began to pace in front of the fire. ‘Christian, you keep saying all the right things.’ Saying sorry, admitting my mistake, promising to take my anger on myself. But you don’t seem to understand. It’s not about you. Not anymore.”He stared at her with a frown on his face. “Then what is it about?”“It’s about me,” she said angrily, turning to him. ‘That’s about the years I’ve spent struggling to climb out of the pit you dug for me to fall into.’ It is about finding out how to be independent, how to live without the feeling that my chest is going to collapse. It’s about healing, or at least, about trying to put myself back together aft
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Believe inYou
Phoebe shook her head, her arms wrapped around herself. “You don’t get it, Christian. Other people also had the same feeling as you; they were scared. I was terrified too. Of losing you, of not being good enough. But I stayed. I fought. And you didn’t.”“I know,” he said and his eyes welled up with tears. “And I hate myself for that. I wish I could have been stronger and did not leave when I did. But I’m here now, Phoebe. And I’m not running this time.”She glared at him and her eyes were red with rage, hurt and something else which she could not describe. “You say that now,” she whispered. But what happens when things get hard again? This begs the question, what happens when the cracks start to show?“They won’t,” he said firmly. “Because I’ve come to realize that running in particular does not solve anything. It just leaves a trail of broken pieces behind.”Phoebe only shook her head and a tear rolled down her face. She gently removed it as if she was embarrassed to show her weaknes
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“I’m confused”
It’s convenient. You were waiting until you felt I was ready and powerful enough to take the news. Until you thought I didn’t need you anymore.”“That is not true,” Christian said quickly, getting up, his voice a high pitched note. “I have been taking this guilt with me every day since I left.” I did not return because of convenience. I returned because I could not continue living such a life knowing that I destroyed something that was wonderful.Phoebe whirled on her toes, glaring. “And what about me? Have you ever thought what it feels like to wake up every day with the marks you have made on others? To have to break yourself down and begin to build yourself up again from scratch just to have the one who was responsible for tearing you down appear with an apology?”“I do now,” he said quietly. “Because I do, I see it in your eyes. I hear it in your voice. And I hate myself for being the reason it’s there.”She was breathing raggedly, her hands were balled up at her sides. “You don’t
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Either you believe or not
Christian sighed deeply and rested his hands on the table. “I am a man who wants to know how to accept what I have done. To challenge it, rather than avoiding it. To be able to admit that I can change the future but I can’t change the present and I can’t change the past.”Phoebe scoffed. ‘You really believe that taking responsibility is sufficient?’ You really believe that saying you were wrong in any of this makes it alright?”“No,” Christian said quickly. “It doesn’t make it okay. Nothing can make it okay. But it’s a start, isn’t it? A step toward being better. Towards becoming a person who does not destroy things.”Phoebe looked at her sister with her face impassive and then shook her head. “You want to be better? Good for you. But you don’t get to use me as your redemption arc. I am not some check-point on your way to self-improvement.”“I’m not asking you to be,” Christian said, his voice quiet, but commanding. I don’t need your forgiveness or your approval for anything I am doin
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Lingering pain
“Phoebe,” he started cautiously, “I’m not here to put more load on you regarding this.” I know you didn’t want any of this and I’m not going to say that I’m so great for coming here now. But I’ve been attempting to take responsibility for my actions. And part of that means realizing how much I caused you pain.”Phoebe’s lips formed, her arms drawn tightly around her in the manner of a shield. “It does not heal the wound, Christian.” Oh do you think that knowing you regret it will give me back the time I lost? The trust I lost? The parts of me that had to be reconstructed?”“No,” replied Christian, who now looked ashamed. “I don’t. And I’m not asking you to forget what I did or even forgive me. I just had to tell you that… I can see it now. I can now understand how self-centered I was and how unable to notice your suffering.She tilted her head to the side, her mouth tightening as she looked out the window and saw the rain running down the glass. “Blind, huh?” she said with much bitter
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All about Phoebe
Phoebe went back to the fire, her hands folding over her chest. For what seemed like a long time she did not respond. The fire crackled in the background, and its heat was the only thing that made the atmosphere between them warm.“What do you want from me, Christian?” she asked after a long time her voice was so low that it was barely audible.“Nothing,” he said quickly. “I don’t want anything from you. I just… I had to share it with you because it is the truth. To say sorry and let you understand that I noticed your suffering. That I see you.”Phoebe only managed to stifle a sarcastic laugh. “You see me now? That’s rich. Where was this clarity two years ago?”Christian moved a little closer and spoke slowly and calmly as if he was pleading with her. I was blind back then Phoebe.” As if the rest of the world does not exist, or, at least, I don’t exist to the rest of the world. But now… now I see everything I should have seen before. I understand how powerful you are, how much you inv
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Get rewarded
“Sorry isn’t enough,” said Phoebe, tears rolling down her cheeks. “They think they can just come out and apologize and that’s the end of it.”“I’m not expecting that,” Christian said quickly. I know that I can never reverse the wrong I have done. But I had to tell you. I had to stop bringing this with me without doing something about it.”Phoebe exhaled hard and then rested her weight against the windowsill. “Well, did you even know what you left behind?” “How much I had to tidy up after you?”“I’ve thought about it,” Christian said, softly. “But I know that thinking about it isn’t the same as living it. I still can’t fathom how difficult it must have been for you.”Phoebe looked at her and shook her head, fuming again. “And you didn’t just hurt me, Christian.” You made me doubt, everything, including us, including myself. I used so much time thinking why am I not enough. Why I couldn’t repair whatever was ailing you.”Christian cringed as if the words that came out of her mouth had h
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Another Game
One part of him wanted to kick Christian out, shut the door and never see him again. But there was another part, a lesser, more contemplative part of him that was interesting. What if Christian really had transformed? What if this wasn’t just another one of his games?“Alright,” Phoebe said in the end, the word coming out sounding more like a bitter grumble. “You want to talk? Talk. ‘I’m not making any guarantees here,’ I tell him.Christian nodded and his shoulders dropped down as well. He looked around the room, and then looked at the couch. “Do you mind if we sit?”Phoebe frowned, then reluctantly gestured at the couch with a nod. He stayed on his feet, leaning with his arms folded against the wall, a defensive air about him.Christian leaned back on the couch, placing his elbows on his knees and his hands on top of each other. He looked at the floor for a moment with a blank face, then he said something.“I know I hurt you. And not just once—repeatedly. You wanted to help me and I
