《A Deal With The Millionaire》


 Chapter 01

    ** Yummy Restaurant **


    ¡± You kids should hurry up, we have to ensure everything is in ce, we don¡¯t wanna make any mistake at all ¡± The supervisor said to the workers, as he moved around supervising their works.


    His eyes caught La, one of the attendants and winked at her while she looked away immediately.


    A smirk yed on his lips as he walked away.


    ¡± Can¡¯t believe he just addressed us as kids ¡± L, one of the waitress hissed and the others chuckled.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay? ¡± Mira tapped her friend, La, softly as they both arranged the luxurious chairs, cing them in order.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± She mumbled under her breath but loud enough for her to hear.


    ¡± Is it about the fees? ¡± She asked and La released a deep breath.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m just worried, If we¡¯re ever going to make enough money off this job that could be enough for the tution fees, tho the pay here is good, I just don¡¯t think working here for some few months could be enough, I think we need more jobs ¡± La replied and Mira sighed.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, we would find a way out ¡± Mira assured and She nodded.


    Mira and La had been friends since birth, they¡¯ve be so close that people often regarded them as sisters as a result of their close intimacy.


    They¡¯ve be so close that they share each other¡¯s secrets. They both attended the same school right from prep, and even attended the same high school and graduated together, and are now nning to attend the same college to study the same course.


    Together, they¡¯re striving hard to gather enough money that could be enough to pay their University tution fees, towards this, they got a job at a well-known and expensive restaurants as waitress and the pay is quite good.


    Currently, the restaurant is preparing and getting ready to close as a wedding would be holding there that week. A well-known millionaire , Shane Kent, would be getting married to his fiancee.


    He¡¯s a handsome and well-known business man, everydies dream, he getting married sure made tons ofdies jealous of his fiancee.


    ¡± La ¡± Miles, one of the servers called as he approached them and the girls turned to him.


    ¡± The supervisor seeks your attention ¡± He said and La groaned mentally before nodding.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯ll see him soon ¡± She replied simply and he nodded before walking away.


    ¡± You haven¡¯t given him a reply yet? ¡± Mira asked


    ¡± Hmm ¡± She hummed in response, The supervisor actually asked her out to a date.


    ¡± So, what¡¯s gon¡¯ be your reply? ¡± Mira asked and La groaned.


    ¡± Really?, I can¡¯t go on a date with him, he¡¯s older than me, and moreover, I ain¡¯t ready for a rtionship now, I got lots of things on my head ¡± La replied.


    ¡± He only asked you out on a date, not like he¡¯s asking you to be his girlfriend, and thest time I checked he¡¯s 24 ¡± Mira said.


    ¡± I can¡¯t, I will politely turn him down ¡± She replied and with that walked away.


    _______


    La walked into the supervisor¡¯s office and his lips crept into a smile as she stood in front of him.


    ¡± You¡¯re here ¡± He said, with this flirtatious smile and La nodded slowly.


    ¡± So, I hope you¡¯ve got a response for my request ¡± He started and La nodded, with a light smile.


    ¡± Um.. Sir¡­ I¡¯m sorry.. but I can¡¯t ¡± She said and his smile faded away slowly, as his eyebrows arose.


    ¡± Sorry? ¡± He asked, unsure of what he heard.


    ¡± I can¡¯t sir ¡± She replied politely


    ¡± Really? ¡± He asked grinning loudly and La shook her head.


    ¡± You know what?¡­ Is there anything you ever want?, House?, Cars?¡­ , Name them all, I¡¯ll give them to you ¡± He said, standing up and moving forward to La while she kept shifting backwards till her back hit the wall and he was almost into her, leaving no space between them and she could hardly breath, as their breath kept fanning against each other.


    ¡± I want you ¡± He muttered into her ear and she gulped down into nothing.


    He circled his hands round her face while she shivered on her spot, he continued trailing his hands down, till he got to her chest and she snapped out of her thoughts, she pushed him away with all her strength and he fell, copsing to the desk, destroying it and La gasped in shock.


    ¡± Sir.. I didn¡¯t mean to¡­ I was¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Leave! ¡± He cut her off as he groaned in pain and she shook her head.


    ¡± No¡­ sir, I was just¡­ ¡± She stuttered at the point of tears.


    ¡± Guards! ¡± The supervisor called and they rushed in immediately to attend to him, while La stood aside, ming herself.


    The other workers had rushed in to, while some were ring at La, wondering what she had done to the supervisor.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Mirah asked La and she nodded slowly.


    _______


    ** Later in the night, 10pm  **


    ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m tired ¡± La groaned as she closed the restaurant big gate, it waste already.


    The supervisor had punished her by asking her to clean the restaurant alone in the night.


    He was still in pains by the time he left for his home, and La wouldn¡¯t stop ming herself for his condition.


    She hopes he¡¯s okay.


    She dust her hands and turned to leave but was startled as she saw a figure sitting by the gate, on the floor.


    She couldn¡¯t see his face clearly but knew was a man, he wasn¡¯t looking okay and La moved back in fear.


    ¡± Sir, are you okay? ¡± She asked, moving closer to him slowly.


    The man stood up drunkenly.


    ¡± I need to sleep ¡± He muttered, unsure of where he was.


    La who was confused acknowledged him as a beggar who needed shelter.


    ¡± You need shelter? ¡± She asked and he nodded.


    La stared at his face and saw traces of tears on his face, he cried?.


    She was suddenly full of pity for him as she thought he might have been roaming around the streets with no ce to stay.


    She looked around and thought of finding a ce he could hide in the restaurant till the next morning.


    ¡± Gosh, I hope I don¡¯t get caught ¡± She sighed, staring pitifully at the man in front of her, he was almost dozing off on his stand, his face was puffy and he looked miserable.


    She opened the gate and guided him in, not minding the fact that he kept staggering.


    She led him into the small house where the gateman stayed whenever the restaurant was open, but since they had closed, he wouldn¡¯t be returning until the wedding day.


    She found a small bed andid it properly before guiding him to the bed which hended on and dozed off immediately, tears brimming from his face as he slept and La couldn¡¯t help but pity him, wondering what he might have gone through.


    She sighed before covering him with a duvet and closed the door, without locking it and then walked out of the restaurant, before heading home.


    ________


    ** The next morning **


    La was on her way to the restaurant, to check on the beggar she had left there yesternight, the restaurant was just some miles away from her apartment where she lives with Mirah.


    She was afraid that the supervisor coulde to the restaurant anytime and could find out she had hid someone in there.


    She was finally inside, she rushed into the mini room and the door was wide open, he must have left.


    She met no one inside and made to leave but her eyes caught a paper.


    She took it and *THANKS* was written bodly on it, along with a cell phone number.


    She smiled, d that the beggar was okay.


    T. B. C

 Chapter 02

    La finally got home and sighed, still thinking about yesterday.


    Could she ever get away from the supervisor?, He wouldn¡¯t stop till he achieved his goal!.


    She can¡¯t sumb to his request, not at all!, But she¡¯s scared of what he could do, he could force himself on her!.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay? ¡± Mira asked and she nodded.


    ¡± How about we go out?, to have fun? ¡± She asked and La had a quick thought about it, before finally agreeing, and with that, they both left the apartment.


    ***


    These two were finally back from their outing when La¡¯s phone beeped


    * Her father had been admitted in the hospital *


    These two rushed out again as they found their way to the hospital.


    * A hospital in the Nothern part of the Town *


    ¡± Sir, that¡¯s a lot of money ¡± Mirahined , they¡¯re currently in the doctor¡¯s office, and after diagnosing La¡¯s father, they found out that his illness had gotten worse and he would need lots of money for his treatment.


    ¡± I mean, that¡¯s twice our life time savings, Is there a thing we could do?, Please sire, we can¡¯t afford that, it¡¯s much ¡± Mira pleaded.


    ¡± It¡¯s your fault!, I administered certain drugs to get for him, but you didn¡¯t heed to this, and now it¡¯s gradually bing worse, I hope it doesn¡¯t get to the final stage when it wouldn¡¯t be curable! ¡± He said and Mirah gasped before turning to La, who was staring nkly at nothing.


    She has lots of things going on in her head right now, first, it¡¯s her being bothered about her university tuition fees, now it¡¯s her dad¡¯s treatment fees, could her life get worser than this?.


    She knew her mom wouldn¡¯t had bought all those drugs administered to them then, as she kept saying it was okay and they didn¡¯t want to bother her, and now it¡¯s almost getting to thest stage!, She hoped his dad would be fine.


    * At Mr Lawrence Ward *


    ¡± Mom, everything will be fine, I¡¯ll get enough money to pay for his treatment, I¡¯ll find a way ¡± La finally said to her mom while Mirah consoled her.


    ¡± WE¡¯ll,, find a way ¡± Mira corrected La as she red at her.


    ¡± Am just worried, I know everything will be fine, I don¡¯t want you two to worry too much, you should be worried about getting money to pay for your university fees instead, I have some money that could be enough, all you need to do is add little to it, and everyone will be fine  ¡± E said and La scoffed.


    ¡± No, I have enough money to take care of it, you shouldn¡¯t worry at all ¡± La said and signalled to Mirah to stand.


    ¡± Mom we¡¯d leave now ¡± Mirah said and bowed lightly and followed La who had walked out.


    * * *


    * The girl¡¯s apartment *


    ¡± You think he¡¯s gon¡¯ give you? ¡± Mirah asked and La sighed.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, I don¡¯t have any other option now ¡± She replied sighing deeply.


    She was nning on meeting the supervisor for advanced payment, and he had asked her to meet him in at an exact location he had sent to her.


    ¡± I¡¯ll be fine ¡± La assured as she pecked Mirah¡¯s cheek before walking out of the apartment.


    She took a cab to the location he had sent her and was shocked at where she was.


    She was standing in front of an hotel, it was one of the biggest hotels in town.


    Why did he invite her here?.


    She thought about leaving but then decided against it, all she has to do is collect the money and then leave.


    He wouldn¡¯t try doing anything, right?.


    She sighs deeply before making her way into the building, she met with the receptionist at her office, who directed her to the room the supervisor was.


    She got to the room and read thebel on the door, * Room 50 *.


    She knocked gently at the door and after some seconds, the door switched open by itself.


    She entered slowly and the loud bang of the door closing by itself had her shrink.


    She gasped silently and turned swiftly as she heard some movements behind her.


    And there was the supervisor, clothed in robes only with this yful smirk and flirty smile on his lips.


    He was finally going to get down with her, whether she wants it or not.


    ¡± Take off your clothes ¡± Hemanded and her heart almost flew off.


    ¡± Sir?¡­ ¡± She asked to ensure if she had heard the right thing.


    ¡± You want me to help you? ¡± He asked, moving closer while she moved back a bit.


    ¡± Sir¡­ I¡¯m here for the money.. not for this.. ¡± She stuttered and he smiled lightly.


    ¡± Ofcourse, you would get what you want, only after I get what I want ¡± He said, staring all over her lustfully while she shivered in fear.


    She knew something like this might happen, but she can¡¯t give in, right?.


    She can¡¯t lose her virginity now, she¡¯s still a youngdy.


    ¡± Sir, I¡¯m.. sorry.. am not here for this¡­ I.. ¡± She was cut off as he suddenly held her hand forcefully and pushed her roughly on the bed while she yelled in fear..


    ¡± Help! ¡± She screamed, hoping someone could hear her but he scoffed and began loosing his robe with his other hand while the other one pinned her hands above her head while she struggled to break free and he was finally naked in front of her.


    She shivered at the sight and tried to break free, Was she going to lose her virginity in a cruel way?.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    He got on top of her, pinning her tightly while she struggled to break free, yelling continuously but that was fruitless, the room was soundproof.


    He tried yanking her top off but she bit his hands so hard and he released her immediately as he groaned in pain, she kicked his d*ck that was dangling in front of him and he fell to the floor in pain.


    She grabbed her bags and rushed out of the room.


    ¡± Guards! ¡± He called and they rushed in immediately.


    ¡± Get her! ¡± He yelled and some of the guards ran after her while some waited to attend to him.


    La ran with all her strength with numerous guards behind her.


    She was lucky to escape from the security standing by the gate before they could noticed she was escaping.


    As she rushed out, she was suddenly stopped by a car, it was a luxurious car.


    Out of zeal to escape, she didn¡¯t think twice before entering the car and the car sped off while the guards retired and watched as they drove her off.


    T. B. C

 Chapter 03

    ¡± Gosh ¡± La muttered, trying to catch her breath as the driver drove her off.


    She wasn¡¯t in her right mind as she kept thinking about what could have happened if she hadn¡¯t escaped, he could have raped her.


    The thoughts of her losing her virginity as a result of rape sent shivers down her spine.


    Then, it striked her, where was she?.. whose car is she in?, Where are they headed to?, Is she being kidnapped?.


    She turned swiftly and her eyes trailed up as the figure beside her was so tall.


    He had this cold and nk expression on and that made her heart race in fear.


    Are they kidnappers?, She noticed they were two, and there was another driver driving them to an unknown destination.


    ¡± Sir¡­ ¡± She called in a broken voice, she had lost her voice.


    The huge and hefty man turned to her and she swallowed nothing down her throat.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t know you.. I¡¯m sorry for entering your car, Could you please drop me here? ¡± She asked, trying not to show how scared and nervous she was.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ma¡¯am, we meant no harm.. out boss ordered us to bring you to him ¡± He replied, politely.


    ¡± Boss? ¡± She thought inwardly.


    She wanted to say a thing but it got stuck in her throat as she was scared, things could go wrong.


    Throughout the rest of the drive, she kept hoping, she was save and not in some kind of danger.


    ___


    ¡± Please, get down ma¡¯am ¡± The guard said again, after informing her about their arrival to the destination, but she sat still.


    She was scared, where were they taking her to?.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ma¡¯am, I promise ¡± The guard said again with an assuring smile and she nodded gently before sluggishly alighting from the car.


    Words got stucked in her mouth as she stared unbelievably at the building.


    Where was she, she kept on staring at the magnificent and gigantic mansion in front if her as they guided her inside the mansion.


    ¡± Please wait here ma¡¯am, he will be here soon ¡± The guard said and she nodded slowly, tho all that was in her head at that moment was her safety.


    She was about sitting when she heard footsteps of someone descending the stairs and she raised her head immediately.


    She watched as he descended down the stairs egoistically, carrying his shoulders up perfectly, his thick ck hair shone brightly beneath the light of the chandelier, his wless skin seem to be the most graceful thing in his body, but when she beheld his face, she was forced to rebuke herself for thinking that in the first ce.


    Seeing his small heart-shaped lips, the sudden urge to explore it rushed through her, but that is going to be the biggest mistake of her life, her eyes traveled to his pointed nose, and she couldn¡¯t help the goosebumps that popped up on her skin.


    She watched every step he took, the ground he walks on, praising him gracefully for touching them, and as he finally got to her front, that was when she got a better view of his deep blue eyes, and she froze on her spot, until realization hit her!.


    He was the beggar!.


    Wait, How¡¯s he the beggar, he doesn¡¯t look like one, had she mistaken him for someone else?.


    He was finally closer to her and he smiled lightly.


    ¡± Please sit down ¡± He offered, it was then she realized he was someone familiar.


    The Millionaire!, Shane Kent, The man whose wedding would be taking ce that week at their restaurant.


    What was she doing in his house?, Why did he bring her here?.


    ¡± Here sir ¡± She hears another manly voice and turned to the direction the voice came from.


    It was a man neatly dressed in suit, with a document on hs hands, she watched as he handed it over to Shane Kent.


    The man noticed her and bowed lightly while she did the same.


    ¡± Hi, am us ¡± He introduced himself and La smiled lightly.


    ¡± La¡­ ¡±


    ¡± La Brown ¡± Hepleted for her and she raised her brow, how the hell did he know her full name?.


    ¡± Ahem ¡± Shane cleared his throat and they both turned to him.


    ¡± Let¡¯s move straight to the point ¡± He stated, his attention focused on La.


    He had studied her appearance while she had chatted with us, she looked like a gentle and nicedy. She wasn¡¯t dress to kill as she looked simple, she wasn¡¯t wearing any makeup except from the light blush on her cheeks.


    She looked nervous, ofcourse he noticed, who wouldn¡¯t.


    ¡± You must be aware about who I am? ¡± Shane asked and she nodded slowly.


    ¡± Shane Kent ¡± She replied and he nodded in approval that she was right.


    ¡± You must be wondering why you¡¯re here? ¡± He asked and she nodded with a light smile.


    He motioned to us to take over.


    ¡± Miss.., as you must be aware that he¡¯s to get married this week, which the event will be taking ce at the restaurant where you work ¡± He began and La was a bit suprised, how they knew all this


    ¡± Well¡­ ¡± He trailed off and nced at Shane, as if looking for approval before talking.


    ¡± My fiancee left ¡± Shane blurted out instead and her eyeball almost left her socket. She was shocked.


    ¡± What!? ¡± She blurted out before she could say a word and covered her mouth immediately, Shane chuckled at her reaction and she felt lowered her head in embarrassment.


    Why did she react that way when it isn¡¯t even her business?.


    Maybe ¡¯cause she was just suprised, how could she leave when it¡¯s just some few days to their wedding.


    ¡± So.. Why are you telling me this?¡­ ¡± She found herself asking.


    ¡± Cause¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Cause I want you to be my bride ¡± Shane cut us off.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    T. B. C

 Chapter 04

    ¡± Sir?.. ¡± She asked, like she had heard something strange.


    ¡± Yeah, just for the wedding, and after then we can go on our separate ways ¡± He said, hoping he could convince her.


    She looked like someone that could help and that was why they had thought about asking her for help, hoping she would ept.


    ¡± Please ¡± us pleaded, when she hadn¡¯t said a thing.


    ¡± I¡­ ¡± She sighed softly.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but I don¡¯t think I want to do this, in as much as I would have loved to help, but I can¡¯t¡­ I mean, people could find out about this¡­ I.. ¡±


    ¡± No one will, trust me ¡± Shane said in a pleading tone, and she wondered why he was acting soft towards her.


    The Shane Kent she had knew always wore a cold look on whenever he was being interviewed, but here he was, acting like the sweetest man ever.


    Honestly, Shane doesn¡¯t really know why he¡¯s acting leniet towards her, for some weird reasons, he kinda trusts her, even though they met once, he could read her, she was kind and nice, and that made her have a soft spot in his heart unconsiously.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± But, you could get anyone to do this for you, why me? ¡± She asked slowly.


    ¡± We just.. ¡±


    ¡± Cause I trust you¡­ ¡± Shane blurted out and La stared at him in suprise.


    ¡± I trust you to be a trustworthydy and a nice one at that, you would help us ¡¯cause you have a soft heart, without anyone hearing about this ¡± He said, staring at her and she was doing the same.


    ¡± You don¡¯t even know me ¡± She tried to defend.


    ¡± But I can read you ¡± He replied, and she looked away, breaking the stare.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but I would have to reject this, this isn¡¯t right, people could find out ¡± She said and made to stand.


    ¡± It¡¯s just for a day.. no one is going to find out, trust us, we have our ways ¡± us interrupted.


    ¡± You don¡¯t get this?, I have my dignity to protect, I don¡¯t want it bashed ¡¯cause of a silly act, this isn¡¯t right¡­ ¡±


    ¡± How much do you want? ¡± Shane asked, interrupting her.


    She turned to him with a raised brow.


    ¡± 10 million dors?, 20 million?, Any amount.. name it¡­ I¡¯ll pay ¡± He said and that seems to get her slightly angry as she turned to him, with a hard re.


    ¡± Really?!, That¡¯s it!, You think everything I about money!., Huh?!¡­ ¡± She asked, rasing her voice slightly and Shane was stunned.


    He didn¡¯t expect her to re up, he was only trying to negotiate a deal.


    Who res up at the sight of money?, But thisdy right here doesn¡¯t seem like the type to do things she doesn¡¯t want even when she needs the money, this seemed to get him attracted to her as he wouldn¡¯t stop staring at her.


    ¡± Miss, you should calm down ¡± us said and she sighed.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but I would like to leave, sorry for declining your offer ¡± She said and bowed respectfully before walking away.


    He was older than her, she had to show respect.


    All these caught Shane¡¯s attention and he stood up while us stared at him worriedly


    ¡± Sir, what do we do now? ¡± He asked.


    ¡± We wait ¡± He replied and with that walked away.


    ¡± Wait? ¡± us thought in confusion.


    La was finally out of the big mansion and then realized, she has no idea where she was.


    ¡± Should I go ask him? ¡± She mumbled under her breath and made to turn but was stopped by the driver who had brought her there, he bowed and led her into the car and she heaved a sigh of relief.


    _______


    ¡± Oh my gawd! ¡± Mirah eximed as she saw La alight from a luxurious car.


    She¡¯s been worried and had been waiting for so long and now La is here, but alighting from a luxurious car.


    What happened?, How?.


    Ignoring all these, she rushed to her friend and pulled her into a hug.


    ¡± La!! ¡­ ¡±


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, I¡¯ll exin everything when we get inside ¡± La muttered as they unlocked from the hug and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± I¡¯ll leave now miss ¡± The driver said behind them and La turned.


    She bowed thankfully and he did the same thing before entering the car and he drove off while the two girls walked into the apartment.


    ¡± So?¡­ You rejected it? ¡± Mirah asked to be sure of what she had just heard and La nodded trying to study her expression.


    ¡± Alright ¡± Mirah replied but La noticed she doesn¡¯t seem okay with it.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay? ¡± La asked, pulling her back and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± I just don¡¯t think you should have rejected it, I mean we need money!, Your dad is there, he needs money and we have no hope of getting any right now!, We¡¯re hopeless.. I mean, that money could sponsor our tution fees throughout our university¡­ La¡­ I know you had always tried to protect your dignity, but this.. you have to, we don¡¯t wanna lose this opportunity ¡± She said and La sighed.


    ¡± I know, I mean, we need the money.. I just think it¡¯s not right, we could get caught ¡± She said and Mirah scoffed.


    ¡± No, we won¡¯t, Shane Kent is a millionaire,  he has lots of great connections, he¡¯s well known,e on.. he has everything under control.. and since he assured you everything will be fine, then it will be fine.. and, this is also you helping him out, I mean he might die of depression or shame if the media found his fiancee left him some days to their wedding, am sure he¡¯s devasted right now and he¡¯s just trying to keep it in, let¡¯s help him if this is the only way we can ¡± Mirah said and she nodded lightly.


    ¡± You will? ¡± She asked and La nodded again.


    Mirah jumped on her happily, smiles beaming on her face.


    Their dream was finallying true


    ¡± But, how do we contact him? ¡± Mirah suddenly asked and La¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡± Card! ¡± She suddenly spranged up.


    ¡± What? ¡± Mirah asked as she also stood.


    ¡± He left me a card with his phone number the other day I helped him, but¡­. I didn¡¯t take it ¡± La said and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± We should check the restaurant! ¡± Mirah said and La nodded.


    T B C

 Chapter 05

    They grabbed their phones before walking out of the apartment.


    got to the restaurant some minutester, and opened the gate.


    Since they¡¯re workers there, they have ess to the exterior area in the restaurant, but not the interior as the supervisor only has the key.


    They walked into the mini room where Shane had stayed the other night and began their search.


    ¡± I found it! ¡± La suddenly excaimed after some minutes, after they both began searching.


    ¡± Let¡¯s dial it ¡± Mirah said and La brought out her cellphone.


    She dialed the number and almost immediately he picked.


    ¡± Hello ¡± La said slowly.


    ¡± My driver would be at your apartment to pick you up ¡± He said and with that hanged up while the girls looked at each other in confusion.


    Is he aware she was going to agree


    They both walked out of the restaurant but were suddenly grabbed by two hefty hands and they screamed in fear.


    ¡± This way ¡± The cop said to the two other officers grabbing them and they bundled them to the car while they struggled to break free.


    They sessful carried them into the car and the cop¡¯s car drove off.


    ****


    The girls were thrown into the cell, and they fell, hurting their knees in the process.


    ¡± Hey!! ¡± La yelled and tried to stand but fell back to the floor as a result of her hurting kneel.


    ¡± Aish ¡± Mirah groaned in pain as she touched her bleeding knee and it stings so bad.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± La asked, as the cell was locked and the cop had left.


    ¡± Yeah, why do you think we¡¯re here? ¡± Mirah asked.


    ¡± I think Allen ( the supervisor ) did this. ¡± She replied with a sigh as she struggled to the bench avable in the cell.


    ¡± Are we going to jail? ¡± Mirah asked again and La groaned out loud.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, okay? ¡± She replied and Mirah shut up.


    * * *


    ¡± No¡­ This isn¡¯t true! ¡±


    ¡± Then what is this? ¡±


    ¡± You don¡¯t have any right to release them ¡±


    ¡± We have no choice sir¡± The girls kept hearing distant voices approaching them and the stood up and walked to the cell¡¯s entrance, trying to get a glimpse of the scene.


    They saw two figures approaching them until they werepletely in view, and there was Allen and a cop.


    The cop opened the cell and ushered the girls out in which they rushed out immediately.


    ¡± What happened? ¡± Mirah asked the cop.


    ¡± Someone ordered for your release ¡± The cop replied.


    ¡± Why were we captured in the first instance? ¡± La snapped.


    ¡± We¡¯re sorry miss, it was a misunderstanding ¡± The cop said politely.


    ¡± Misunderstanding, my foot!.. this girl here assaulted me! ¡± Allen snapped.


    ¡± Excuse me mister, you tried to rape me! ¡± She yelled and he scoffed.


    ¡± Do you have a prove? ¡± He asked, smiling mischievously. The cop had left them.


    ¡± You had the footage deleted? ¡± La asked, her anger arising.


    ¡± Ofcourse, nothing is impossible when there¡¯s money.. and there¡¯s nothing you could do to it, the same way I¡¯m gonna fvck your cunt whether you want or not and no thing would be done to this ¡± He said with a smirk before walking away.


    ¡± That wrench ¡± Mira mumbled.


    ¡± I hate him ¡± La muttered hatefully and they finally left the police station after they had signed for their release.


    They took a cab home and on getting home, they met with a driver resting by the car, waiting for them.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    They gasped before rushing to him.


    ¡± Oh my, we made you wait! ¡± La gasped and they both bowed apologetically and he only smiled at them.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, this way miss ¡± He said


    They smiled lightly at him before entering into the car and he drove them off.


    Who had bailed them out was the only thing ying on Laya¡¯s head.


    ¡± Do you think he did it? ¡± Mirah whispered into La¡¯s ear, seems she had the same thing on her head too.


    They finally arrived at the mansion and Mirah couldn¡¯t hide her shock as she stared endlessly at the enormous and magnificent mansion before them.


    ¡± Is this even real? ¡± She asked herself while some guards led them into the mansion, and she kept staring at the interior view of the mansion.


    They got to the living room and almost immediately, he appeared before them.


    He was putting on a shirt with the buttons left open revealing his abs, biceps and strongly packed muscles, making him look so manly, and the girls had to stopped themselves from staring.


    ¡± You¡¯re here again? ¡± He finally said and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m in!, I¡¯ll do it! ¡± She said confidently.


    ¡± Why? ¡± He asked and she raised her brow.


    ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Why did you change your mind? ¡± He asked with a nk expression on, but she kept mute.


    ¡± Was it cause I had bail you out and saved you from going to jail? ¡± He asked and she raised her brow and scoffed.


    ¡± Excuse me?, I ain¡¯t even aware you did that and I don¡¯t know why you did that, but I nned toe here way before you helped us ¡± She snapped and Mirah held her hand behind to calm her down.


    She was losing her anger slightly.


    How could he have said that?, What does he think of her?.


    ¡± You know what, Thanks, Thanks for bailing us out¡­ I would find a way to repay your favor, but I decide against this.. I¡¯m not interested anymore ¡± She said and grabbed Mirah¡¯s hand and made to pull her along when Shane¡¯s voice stopped them.


    ¡± Wait!.. ¡± He called and they stopped abruptly.


    ¡± Sorry ¡± He mumbled and the girls turned swiftly, unsure of what they had just heard.


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 Chapter 06

    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked in disbelief.


    ¡± Am sorry, I shouldn¡¯t have said that ¡± He apologized and La smiled lightly, she wasn¡¯t expecting that, tho she had nned to leave but she never expected he would call her back.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine sire, I guess I overreacted too ¡± She replied slowly, fondly with her fingers.


    ¡± You should just call me Shane, so you would get used to it before the day ¡± Shane said trying his best to be nice and she nodded.


    ¡± A part of the contract says you aren¡¯t allowed to inform anyone else, but¡­ ¡± He paused ncing at Mirah who bent her head immediately.


    ¡± Ah, it¡¯s fine, she¡¯s my best friend, she wouldn¡¯t tell anyone ¡± La defended and Mirah nodded in support.


    ¡± Alright then, you girls should please wait, my Pa would be here soon, you have to sign some papers ¡± He said and La muttered an * oh *


    ¡± I¡¯ll excuse you two then ¡± He said and with that walked away while La watched as he ascended the stairs.


    Mirah grabbed La immediately to herself while La raised her brow.


    ¡± Was that really Shane Kent? ¡± She asked with widened eyes and La nodded.


    ¡± Wow, he¡¯s really handsome ¡± She said and La nodded again in agreement.


    ¡± But why was he acting nice, I thought he¡¯s cold with the way he always has this cold look on during interviews,, he even called us back and apologized ¡± Mirah said unbelievably and La nodded.


    ¡± You sure this is the third time you¡¯re meeting him? ¡± Mirah asked suspiciously.


    ¡± What¡¯re you thinking about? ¡± La asked, freeing herself from Mirah¡¯s grip.


    ¡± I¡¯m just saying, it looks like he didn¡¯t want to lose you or something, I mean he could give the contract to someone else and they would dly ept that huge offer ¡± Mirah said and La scoffed.


    ¡± He¡¯s only acting like that cause he thinks I wouldn¡¯t reveal his secret to no one, which I wouldn¡¯t, cause it¡¯s none of my business.. I just wanna help him, make money to take care of dad and our fees and that¡¯s all, we¡¯re never meeting again ¡± She exined and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± I hope his Pa arrives soon, I¡¯m kinda hungry ¡± Mirah said and La chuckled before her eyes did the feasting around the living room.


    It¡¯s so cozy and everything in it looks expensive, even the luxurious furnitures.


    La kept pondering about what Mirah had just discussed with her.


    She¡¯s right, why does he care?.


    He¡¯s probably stressed out ¡¯cause of the emotional trauma his fiancee had caused him and doesn¡¯t want any form of argument.


    She isn¡¯t sure if that¡¯s urate, but she believes it is. Not like they knew each other or something.


    ***


    ¡± Sir, I¡¯m here ¡± us announced as he walked into Shane¡¯srge suite which looked like a mansion on its own.


    ¡± Give those documents to her to sign and ensure you exin the rules to her ¡± Shane said,ing out of the inner room and us nodded.


    ¡± Inform the chef to prepare a meal for them, they must be hungry ¡± He added and us nodded and with that silence followed.


    Shane, wondering why us hadn¡¯t gone turned to him with his brows slightly raised and when us noticed he had gained his attention, he cleared his throat before proceeding to speak.


    ¡± Sire, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being a bit lenient with Miss La ¡± He said more like a question and Shane turned to face himpletely.


    He raised his brow and us itched his hair nervously before proceeding anyways.


    ¡± I mean, you don¡¯t have this usual cold look on whenever you¡¯re talking to her, you act nice to her and it¡¯s strange ¡¯cause that¡¯s not you ¡± us said and Shane kept on staring at him for a while before looking away and walking away to one of the couches which hended his butt on.


    ¡± Go on ¡± He gave him a go ahead.


    ¡± I mean, it looks like you¡¯ve known her for a while now, and it seems weird ¡± Hepleted and Shane nodded thoughtfully for a while before stopping and retaining his normal expressionless look back on.


    ¡± Yeah, it should be ¡± Was all he said as he stared into space.


    His fist suddenly clenched and his expression changed.


    ¡± Brielle ¡± He mumbled with gritted teeth before turning to us who was confused.


    ¡± All I need is a way to get out of this mess, and I need her.. I have to y along to her desires, and after then we can go our separate ways,, did I clear your doubts now? ¡± He asked, bringing back his gaze to us who nodded immediately.


    ¡± I¡¯ll leave then ¡± He said with a short bow and with that exited the lounge while Shane released a deep sigh thinking about what life has left for him, now that his fiancee suddenly left without a word, not even a word without from her parents or rtives.


    How could they do that to him?, That could totally ruin his reputation!.


    All that matters right now is that the wedding must happen, he doesn¡¯t care about whates next, he could still live with that.


    ***


    ¡± Thanks so much for this ¡± The two friends thanked us after a very delightful meal and he smiled in return.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m only acting on orders ¡± He replied and they nodded.


    ¡± So? ¡± La asked with her brows slightly raised, referring to the contract.


    ¡± Yeah, sure ¡± us said almost immediately as he handed over a document to her while she went through it alongside with Mirah.


    ¡± And that¡¯s all?, I wouldn¡¯t have any cause to be here again? ¡± La asked as she read the part where the two wouldn¡¯t be in contact with each other anymore and us nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, but before then, you have to do anything we say ¡± He added.


    ¡± I hope nothing else will be included after signing this contract? ¡± La asked.


    ¡± You should trust us ¡± us said assuringly and La nodded.


    ¡± So we¡¯re staying here till then? ¡± Mirah asked and us nodded.


    ¡± You shouldn¡¯t worry about your stuffs, Boss sent some maids to get them already ¡± us added.


    ¡± And yeah, you two have a conference in two days now, you have to get ready and you should learn how to act like Brielle, and there will be¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Please hold on a sec ¡± La cut him off and he raised his brow.


    ¡± Why do I have to go through all this? ¡± She asked, she isn¡¯t used to all this, they¡¯repletely new and odd to her.


    ¡± You have to, ¡¯cause you¡¯re to act as Brielle, Boss¡¯s fiancee, you don¡¯t want people finding out you look strange, so there will be a woman here tomorrow, she¡¯s gon¡¯ teach you everything you need to know, dress you up and learn some few things about Brielle so all this would be as perfect as nned, and yes, prepare you ahead of the conference ¡± us exined and La sighed.


    They never told her all this, now she has to go through all this stress when all she has in mind was to act as the so-called bride for a day and then after getting her pay, leave, not all these!.


    She sighed for the umpteenth time before ncing at Mirah who had a worried look on, wondering if her friend could do all these .


    ¡± But, why¡¯s there a need for a conference meeting? ¡± Mirah suddenly asked.


    ¡± Shane and Brielle hadn¡¯t been to any conference or interview after they had announced their wedding, people have to be aware how they got to know each other ¡± He exined and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± I should show you two to your roomster, it¡¯s being arranged by the maids ¡°He added and they nodded.


    He bowed a little before making his way out of the room.


    ¡± Can you do all these? ¡± Mirah asked worriedly, turning to La after us had walked out of sight.


    ¡± I guess ¡± She replied with a mutter.


    ***


    La descended the stairs steathily trying not to make a sound so as to not interrupt the duo who seemed engrossed in their conversation.


    ¡± She¡¯s here ¡± The strangedy announced on seeing her and Shane twisted his head to the direction thedy¡¯s gaze was focused on and his eyes met with La who approached them without saying a word.


    ¡± Morning ¡± She muttered as she stood by the couch the duo were seated.


    ¡± You should have your seat ¡± Shane said without looking at her and she sat anyways.


    ¡± Am Jennifer Aniston, I¡¯ld be helping you in preparing for the wedding and help you get ready for the conference tomorrow ¡± She said, offering an handshake.


    ¡± La Brown ¡± She replied, weing the handshake before Jennifer shook her head.


    ¡± First mistake ¡± She said and La raised her brow slightly.


    ¡± It¡¯s Brielle Caddel, your name¡­ do not forget that ¡± She said more like an order and La nodded in approval, trying to stick to that in her head.


    ¡± Now let¡¯s move to the proposal ¡± She said and La raised her brow, then turned slightly to Shane who had no expression on.


    ¡± Sorry? ¡± She asked for more rification.


    ¡± You have to put a proposal ring on, so let¡¯s do it now, he has to put a ring on your finger right now, that¡¯s the first step ¡± She said and her she twisted her brows slightly confused about what she had just heard.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    T B C

 Chapter 07

    ¡± Is that really necessary? ¡± Shane suddenly asked, referring to Jennifer.


    ¡± Ofcourse, you¡¯re going to do it anyways on the wedding day, so you have to learn now ¡± She said and he looked away, staring into space.


    ¡± He just have to insert the ring into your finger and that¡¯s all, no word at all, no kneeling ¡± Jennifer added and La breathe out silently.


    ¡± Don¡¯t we have other important things to do? ¡± Shane asked instead.


    ¡± This is the first important step ¡± Jennifer insisted and he sighed silently.


    ¡± us, the box ¡± He called and it was then La noticed us was with them all through, she didn¡¯t notice.


    us moved forward and gave the box to him revealing a shiny diamond ring which caused La to gasp loudly and they all turned to her and she hurriedly covered her mouth with her palm.


    ¡± Is there a problem? ¡± us asked.


    She noticed they were all staring at her and she cleared her throat.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but can you get another random ring?, That¡¯s too extravagant, and moreover it¡¯s just a show, you don¡¯t have to buy such an expensive diamond ring ¡± Sheined more like a request.


    ¡± So, you don¡¯t want that? ¡°us asked and La nodded.


    ¡± Why? ¡± Shane asked, turning hisplete face to her.


    ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Why don¡¯t you want this?, Isn¡¯t that what girls want?, luxurious things? ¡± He asked, his expression suddenly changing and she shook her head.


    ¡± I don¡¯t want it ¡± She replied.


    ¡± Just get me normal rings normal people gets for proposal ¡± She added and Shane raised his brow.


    ¡± So this?¡­ this is abnormal? ¡± He asked.


    ¡± Well technically it is, I mean, this costs a fortune, it¡¯s just a proposal.. who am I kidding?, All these is just a show, you don¡¯t have to make it look real! ¡± She said with a scoff.


    ¡± Well, it¡¯s supposed to look real ¡± He said, raising his voice.


    ¡± But, it¡¯s not, I¡¯m not Brielle!, I¡¯m La, I don¡¯t know if this is what your fiancee likes, but I don¡¯t, I¡¯m different, I don¡¯t want all these ¡± She said sternly.


    ¡± You.. ¡±


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, I think we should skip the proposal part then ¡± Jennifer butts in and Shane let out a sigh before looking away from La.


    ¡± What¡¯s next? ¡± He asked.


    ¡± We should get her ready for tomorrow ¡± Jennifer answered.


    ¡± Can¡¯t you handle that? ¡± He asked with his brows slightly raised.


    ¡± No, I have to ensure they all suit your preference, before then.. here, I got the suggested venues already, you can choose your preference ¡± Jennifer said, handing over her tab to him which he collected and his eyes roamed down on the tab.


    ¡± So,, ¡± Jennifer began, turning to La who looked calm a bit.


    ¡± I have to teach you some answers to reply to any questions you get asked tomorrow ¡± She said and La nodded.


    ¡± The wedding has been shifted to a week from now, tell her that and give her what reasons she is to answer tomorrow when asked ¡± Shane said without looking up from the tab and La creased her brow.


    ¡± And why¡¯s that? ¡± She asked and he raised his brow.


    ¡± Sorry?.. ¡±


    ¡± That wasn¡¯t a part of the agreement! ¡± She snapped and they were suprised at her outburst.


    ¡± You only told me I have to remain here for some few days, you didn¡¯t tell me about this!! ¡± She added.


    ¡± And I don¡¯t think that should be a problem, I mean you have everything you need here, and isn¡¯t this a benefit for you, you get to live in a big mansion like this without.. ¡±


    ¡± Do I look like I care about that? ¡± She snapped, cutting him off.


    Shane sighed silently before proceeding,, ¡± It¡¯s just a week, and nothing else ¡± He said as soft as he could and La huffed before turning to Jennifer.


    ¡± Are we doing it now? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Um yeah, let¡¯s get started ¡± Jennifer said with a short smile as she finally looked away from Shane who looked frustrated.


    ¡± So.. ¡± She began as they ascended the stairs, leading them to the other part of the mansion.


    ***


    It¡¯s been four hours now and La looked stressed out and tired as she yawned at several intervals.


    Jennifer had been teaching her things she should take note and do tomorrow at the conference meeting.


    She had to learn some simple things about Brielle too, since she was also a popr business woman, people might find her weird if she acted differently.


    ¡± And we¡¯re done ¡± the four words La was dying to hear finally came out of Jennifer¡¯s mouth and she heaved a sigh of relief.


    ¡± So.. I can leave now? ¡± She asked but Jennifer shook her head.


    ¡± No, we have to check on Sire in the other living room ¡± She said and La groaned inwardly.


    ¡± Why? ¡±


    ¡± You have to check if everything he had picked for you suit your taste ¡± She responded.


    ¡± Pick? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, he had requested for some other fancy venues the wedding could take ce and I gave him lots of ¡¯em to choose, so I have to ensure if you¡¯re okay with them ¡± She exined and La nodded.


    But then, why would he change the wedding venue?.


    Oh, her colleagues at work could identify her, but she¡¯s supposed to get a new look just like Brielle, they might not really notice.


    But anyways, she should check them out, and she¡¯s damn sure she¡¯s going to reject anyone he had chosen as long as it¡¯s any fancy venue. She doesn¡¯t want that.


    ¡± Alright then ¡± She finally responded and Jennifer led the way while she followed behind.


    The sound of foots descending the stairs got the duo¡¯s attention, they had been busy for so long and us seemed stressed out while Shane has this unreadable look on as usual.


    ¡± We¡¯re done ¡± Jennifer announced as they finally got to them and he hummed in response before turning his gaze back to theptop in front of him.


    ¡± So, you chose a venue already? ¡± Jennifer asked and he nodded, still not taking his eyes off theptop sitting in front of him.


    ¡± Can I see it? ¡± She asked more like an order but Shane handed it over to her anyways.


    She nced through his choice and hummed in approval, seems she liked it. He really has a good taste for things.


    ¡± Alright, I think I love this ¡± She said.


    ¡± What¡¯d you think? ¡± She asked, turning to La who had been standing without saying a word.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    La nced through the content and nodded.


    ¡± It¡¯s nice ¡± She replied and Jennifer smiled lightly, d she liked it.


    ¡± How much does its rentage cost? ¡± Shane asked without looking up.


    ¡± A million dors ¡± Jennifer replied, her eyes focused on the screen while La¡¯s eyes widened in shock.


    The heck!, Just for a venue!, Just for a day!, How can she just blurt that out?, Doesn¡¯t it feel too heavy for her!, That¡¯s a lot of money!.


    That alone could take care of her dad¡¯s treatment and her college tuition fees. And here they are, wasting it just for a f**king venue.


    ¡± Alright then, I¡¯ll send the money to you soon ¡± Shane said, snapping her out of her thoughts and she shook her head immediately.


    ¡± No! ¡± She blurted out and Shane f looked up to her this time around and their eyes were all on her.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± Shane asked, unsure of what she had just said.


    ¡± You can¡¯t!, I don¡¯t like the venue ¡± She said.


    ¡± I thought you liked it just now? ¡± Jennifer asked, raising her brows slightly.


    ¡± I did but anymore. I mean that¡¯s a lot of money!, 1 million dors just for a venue, I don¡¯t want it ¡± She said.


    ¡± Then what do you want?, I¡¯m trying my best to satisfy you but you¡¯re never okay with any of it, what exactly do you want then? ¡± Shane said, getting annoyed.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry if it looks like I¡¯m troubling you, but I just don¡¯t want all these fancy things, I dislike them ¡± She said and Shane sighed trying to calm himself down and he finally stood.


    La shifted back a little as he moved closer to her. He stared at her for a while before finally walking out.


    La unconsciously breathe out some air she had been holding in.


    She turned to us who had an unbelievable look on and it¡¯s the same with Jennifer.


    They seem to be wondering why she acts so different, every other girl would jump at Shane at any slight opportunity they get.


    And any girl would die to have this great opportunity La has right now, but she doesn¡¯t seem interested in all these.


    She,, she¡¯s different.


    T B C

 Chapter 08

    ¡± You said all that!? ¡± Mirah asked in suprise and La nodded as she left her previous location and walked over to the bed and sat beside Mirah.


    They had both decided to share a room and declined us¡¯s offer after he offered two rooms for each of them.


    ¡± Yeah, I mean he¡¯s doing too much, it¡¯s just a fake wedding anyways ¡± She mumbled and Mirah turned to her.


    ¡± But don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being rude?, when he¡¯s just trying his best to meet your demands ¡± Mirah asked and La shook her head.


    ¡± That¡¯s exactly where the problem lies, he doesn¡¯t seem to understand me, I don¡¯t want all the fancy things he¡¯s trying to offer, I don¡¯t like them, Now I see why I can never date a rich guy ¡± She muttered as sheid properly on the bed and dragged the duvet to cover her body properly and she closed her eyes.


    ¡± Are you ready for tomorrow¡¯s conference meeting? ¡± Mirah asked as she alsoid behind her and she hummed in response.


    ¡± So, what did Allen say at the meeting? ¡± La asked as she turned her face to Mirah¡¯s view.


    She had gone to the restaurant in the morning, Allen had requested for the worker¡¯s attention for an announcement.


    ¡± Seems Shane had informed him that the restaurant¡¯s service is no longer needed, so he urged us to return back to work by next week ¡± She said and La nodded before closing her eyes while Mirah did the same.


    Mirah swiftly opened her eyes.


    ¡± Don¡¯t you think you should talk to Shane about the wedding¡¯s venue, since you rejected the one he had chosen¡­ Talk to him about using the restaurant instead, I mean it wouldn¡¯t be a problem since no one would recognize you ¡± She suggested and La opened her eyes before slightly raising her brows.


    ¡± Do you think he would listen? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Ofcourse he should, that way you could apologize ¡± She replied and La nodded.


    ¡± I should do that tomorrow, after the conference meeting ¡± She said and Mirah nodded before they both fell to sleep.


    * Next Morning *


    The two were finally ready for the conference meeting. Both of them were putting on zers instead of suits and La looked ufortable, she looked like a Business woman and she¡¯s not used with everything she¡¯s putting on.


    Even the excess makeup which dolled her up to look like Brielle and truthfully, the makeup artist did a lot of work as she looked exactly like Brielle.


    ¡± Are you done staring into space? ¡± Shane suddenly cut off with a snap and she raised her head.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked but he ignored her and walked away while the guards trooped behind him.


    La bit her lips before walking after him with some guards behind her too.


    She was nearly overwhelmed at the sight of the car in front of her, is she going to ride with him in this car?. It was a Rolls Royce in which if her calctions are right, it should cost up to 15million dors or below that, she doesn¡¯t really know much about cars but still, this is a luxurious car for rich people.


    ¡± Ma¡¯am ¡± She heard the guards distant voice and she was revived out of her thoughts and she smiled lightly before rushing into the car.


    She sat down and turned slightly to Shane whose expression was unreadable, he¡¯s really good in hiding his emotions.


    ** After The Conference *


    They were finally done with the conference meeting and La really did a great job in answering the questions perfectly that even Shane was wowed at her act. She yed the role perfectly.


    La was seated in the car awaiting Shane¡¯s arrival, he was cut up in an interview with some reporters while La had been safely resorted to the car by her assigned guards.


    She was nning on apologizing and also talking him into booking the restaurant again for the wedding venue.


    She was still in thoughts when Shane was guided in by his guards and he looked stressed out and tired while La shifted nervously on her seat.


    An heavy silence erupted between them before La finally gathered courage to talk.


    ¡± Sire.. ¡± She calls gently and he turned to her abruptly, she gulped down nothing into her throat cause of his intense stare on her, it looked like he was staring deeply at her or she was probably just hallucinating.


    ¡± Um.. I.. ¡± She paused, drawing in a sharp breath.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry for everything, for, annoying you,, if I did and for rejecting your kind gestures, it¡¯s just that I don¡¯t really want them, I dislike fancy things, they¡¯re not my thing, and in one way or the other if I made you feel bad for trying to care while I rejected them, I¡¯m sorry ¡± She stated and he nodded for a while before looking away.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± He replied, still maintaining the no-expression look stered on his face.


    ¡± Um.. sire.. ¡± She called again and he inhaled softly before turning to her again and she quickly ster this pleading look on.


    ¡± Call me Shane instead ¡°He said.


    ¡± Oh ¡± She said sharply before nodding.


    ¡± What¡¯s it again? ¡± He asked calmly.


    ¡± Um.. can you please change the venue back to the restaurant?, I really don¡¯t want any other fancy ce, I think the restaurant is fancy and expensive enough to suit your taste, and I can also manage ¡± She pleaded and he inhaled softly and looked away.


    ¡± Alright ¡± He said after hesitating for a while and her eyes widened. She was suprised, she didn¡¯t expect him to give in just like that.


    ¡± Thanks Sire.. I mean Shane ¡± She corrected and that earned a chuckle from him before his face returned back to his expressionless look but she was quick to catch a glimpse of his smile and she couldn¡¯t help but notice how handsome he looked with a smile on. If only he could smile frequently, she didn¡¯t know she had been staring all along until he looked at her and she looked away abruptly taking her upper lip in and her face flushed in embarrassment while Shane kept on staring at her.


    ¡± Um.. your fiancee, Brielle.. ¡± La tried to kick-start a conversation but zipped her mouth immediately she saw Shane¡¯s expression change.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Go on ¡± Shane replied and she raised her brows slightly, he turned to her with an approval look.


    ¡± Um, it¡¯s nothing, I was just wondering if she¡¯s aware of all this ¡± She said more like a question.


    ¡± No ¡± He replied casually and her brows rose in suprise.


    ¡± She¡¯s not? ¡± She asked again and he nodded.


    ¡± Are you scared? ¡± He suddenly asked and she turned to him. He had this anticipating look on and she nodded slowly, biting her bottom lips.


    ¡± What if she finds out and decided to sue me? ¡± She asked and he huffed before looking away, focusing his gaze outside as he stared at the buildings.


    ¡± She wouldn¡¯t ¡± He replied and she nodded with a short smile trying her best to believe that.


    What if she does?. Would she be in trouble?. Brielle seems like a cool and gentledy, she had always watched her interviews, she doesn¡¯t seem like someone wicked.


    There might be a reason why she had left without saying a word. Has he tried calling her or finding out where she is or why she had suddenly left?.


    She tried to ask but then decided against it, she might annoy him again.


    But why¡¯s he so hard to read?, He looks like he¡¯s hurting on the inside but isn¡¯t showing any trait rted to that. Man¡¯s emotions are hard to read and it¡¯s the same with Shane, his nk and expressionless face could confuse one.


    It¡¯s none of her business anyways, all she¡¯s awaiting is the wedding day, do her part and then leave. She¡¯s getting tired of all these already, they¡¯re not her thing.


    Even the excess makeup on her face right now is irritating her, she could have said it did make her pretty but no, all it did was make her look exactly like Brielle. The makeup was perfectly done as the press didn¡¯t notice.


    Shane also did a great job in hiding his emotions as he did very good in acknowledging her as Brielle. When he was asked about how they met, the look on his face when he exined, it hid so much pain as he tried his very best to fake smiles at several intervals. She felt it, the smiles were fake, I mean who would be happy his fiancee left him without a word when it¡¯s just some days to their wedding?.


    She nced at him one more time before closing her eyes, expectant of when they were going to get to their destination. She couldn¡¯t wait to get the cover makeup off her face.


    T B C

 Chapter 09

    They were finally home and La had rushed to her room just to get the makeup off her face. She heaved a sigh of relief when she realized she was back to her real face.


    She applied some cream given to her by the make-up artist, to help massage the face to prevent wrinkles as a result of too much make-up.


    ¡± You really did a great job ¡± Mira said beaming with smiles as she walked into the room with a tray on he hands.


    ¡± You cooked me food? ¡± La asked in suprise.


    ¡± Yeah, you did a great job ¡± She said and La¡¯s lips crept into a smile.


    ¡± Aww, thanks.. I¡¯m damn hungry ¡± She said and rushed to her as she dished out the food in a te and handed it over to her.


    She swiftly took it from her and dig in immediately while Mira chuckled at how fast she was devouring the food.


    ¡± You know you could have asked Shane to get you some road-side food or order something at any restaurant ¡± She said and La and scoffed as she raised her head up to Mirah.


    ¡± Nah, I don¡¯t think he¡¯s going to want that, I didn¡¯t wanna annoy him again since I¡¯ve been doing thattely, who knows if he might hate road-side food ¡¯cause they¡¯re not from fancy ces, and he might reject ordering food from a restaurant, I think he prefers his chefs cooking ¡± La exined at once and Mirah¡¯s brow raised slightly.


    ¡± Hmm, and how do you know all these? ¡± She teased and that earned another scoff from La¡¯s lips.


    ¡± Well, after much reasoning and studying, I found out he likes fancy things, everything about him is fancy and luxurious ¡± She replied.


    ¡± And you¡¯re okay with that? ¡±


    ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± I mean, you¡¯re going to ept anything he offers even if it¡¯s expensive ¡¯cause you don¡¯t wanna annoy him? ¡± Mirah asked again and she suddenly went mute.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know ¡± She muttered and looked away while Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± I sense a foul y against the contract ¡± She said with a sly smile while La raised her brow in confusion.


    ¡± It¡¯s nothing, enjoy your meal ¡± She replied as she walked out of the room while La stood still in confusion.


    A part of the contract says *Falling in love isn¡¯t allowed*, tho La felt it wasn¡¯t necessary it was added there as she wasn¡¯t interested in Shane one way or the other.


    ***


    * At A fancy Bridal shop *


    Shane¡¯s attention was on La whose eyes kept roaming around like she was searching for a thing. It seems Jennifer also noticed this as she was also staring at her.


    ¡± Is everything okay? ¡± Jennifer finally decided to break the yoke, it was then La noticed she had been acting strange.


    She faked a smile and nodded shortly.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m fine.. I¡¯m just wondering why we¡¯re the only people here ¡± She said with a raised brow.


    ¡± Oh, Sire booked this ce only for us ¡± Jennifer replied and La turned to Shane who was only staring at her without saying a word.


    ¡± Oh.. okay then ¡± She said nervously and looked away from Shane¡¯s gaze.


    ¡± So, why am I not  trying any of these dresses on? ¡± She asked pointing at the ready-made bridal dress on the racks.


    The bridal gown are really pretty that she couldn¡¯t help but think they might be really expensive, but she didn¡¯t want toin again before Shane res up.


    ¡± We¡¯re not getting ready-made dress for you ¡± Jennifer finally said and she turned to her.


    ¡± Why? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± I want us to get customized dress for the wedding ¡± Shane chipped in.


    ¡± You could just buy any of this, I mean, they look fancy and expensive since that¡¯s what you¡¯ve always wanted, buying luxurious things when they¡¯re really not essential ¡± She blurted out thest part without thinking and Shane raised his brow.


    ¡± Excuse me?.. ¡±


    ¡± Anyways I think I¡¯m right, I don¡¯t see why you¡¯ld go extra miles buying all these fancy and expensive things, I don¡¯t want them!, This marriage is fake anyways, I don¡¯t know why you¡¯re making a fuss about it! ¡± She snapped. Jennifer had walked away without them noticing, she was getting tired of them arguing every single time.


    ¡± I think you don¡¯t seem to understand my plights¡­ ¡±


    ¡± I do!, You¡¯re just one rich dude who thinks everything is about luxury, who thinks money can solve every problem!!, no they can¡¯t!, they¡¯re millions of people out there who needs this money you spend anyhow!, try to be economical for once!, Your fiancee might like all these but I don¡¯t!!, I want any of these ready-made dress or nothing else, or you could just find someone else for the contract ¡± She spat while Shane stared at her for a while and then starts to walk away from her without saying a word and that seemed to anger La.


    ¡± Did you just look down on me!?, Wait, you think my opinion doesn¡¯t count ¡¯cause you¡¯re the rich one! ¡± She shouted in annoyance after him.


    ¡± I¡¯m done! ¡± She said and with that walked out of the bridal shop and that made Shane stop dead on his tracks.


    He sighed deeply before moving on and walked over to Jennifer who was busy discussing with the attendant.


    ¡± Sire, what¡¯d you think about this? ¡± Jennifer asked showing a digital sample made on an avatar.


    It was customized and was worn on La¡¯s image and it seemed to fit perfectly. It does bring out her shapes and curves.


    ¡± It fits her perfectly ¡± He said and Jennifer hummed in response.


    ¡± I¡¯ld take that ¡± He finally said and the attendant smiled.


    ¡± 1million dors ¡± The attendant priced and Shane nodded in approval.


    ¡± I¡¯ll take it ¡± He said and Jennifer smiled hugely.


    La is really lucky if only she could see clearly that this guy here is only trying to satisfy her, I mean everydy wants a perfect and expensive wedding tho it¡¯s fake but still,, he¡¯s a millionaire, he can¡¯t have a low key wedding when different celebrities would be there.


    Shane did the transfer and sent the money to the shop¡¯s ount.


    They promised to deliver the dress some days from now and the duo left after collecting the receipt.


    Jennifer and Shane were seated in the car when she decided to start a conversation.


    ¡± Sir,, is everything okay? ¡± She asked, from the front seat while Shane was seated alone at the back seat.


    ¡± Girls.. ¡± He suddenly said and then paused sharply while Jennifer turned her head with a slight brow on her face, anxiously waiting for what he was about to say.


    ¡± What do they want? ¡± He asked taking her by suprise.


    That was a weird question, why was he asking her?.


    He finally raised his head up to her, meeting her confused look.


    ¡± La,, what do you think she wants? ¡± He asked again and Jennifer got the hint.


    ¡± Oh, Um.. I think she¡¯s different¡­ ¡±


    ¡± She¡¯s from a low-ss family, and people like that aren¡¯t used to fancy things, and they think rich people are not economical, they think they¡¯re wasteful.. and some of them develop this hatred for rich people, I think she¡¯s not used to expensive things, she doesn¡¯t like them.. I think that¡¯s just it ¡± She exined and he nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± He mumbled and she nodded with a smile, tho she¡¯s shocked and wondering why he¡¯s trying to understand her. It¡¯s probably his first time encountering a low-ssdy like her.


    ***


    Shane walked into the mansion with his numerous guards behind him. He met with us who stood up and rushed to him immediately with a confused look on and he stopped abruptly.


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong? ¡± Shane asked as he studied us¡¯s expression.


    ¡± La¡­ she wants to terminate the contract ¡± us rushed and he sighed deeply. He gestured to him to wait there while he made his way up the stairs.


    He got to the girls room and could hear arguments erupting in the room.


    ***


    ¡± La, what¡¯s wrong with you? ¡± Mirah questioned but La ignored her and kept packing her stuffs.


    ¡± Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re really bent on terminating the contract!? ¡± She questioned again but got no answer.


    ¡± Hey! ¡± She yelled and grabbed her by her arm and that made her stop.


    La turned to her with a tiring look.


    ¡± What?? ¡±


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong with you?, why¡¯re you stressing yourself over something that isn¡¯t worth all this?.¡±


    ¡± The truth is I¡¯m tired of all this, I¡¯m trying my best to keep with all this huge responsibility he¡¯s putting on me, but he keeps stressing me, he doesn¡¯t listen to my opinion, anything I say doesn¡¯t count, why?. ¡®Cause he¡¯s the rich one and I¡¯m the poor one?. ¡± She questioned angrily and Mira sighed.


    ¡± You should calm down¡­ ¡± She was cut off when the door suddenly pushed open and Shane walked in.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


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    ¡± Please excuse us ¡± Shane said to Mirah without looking at her, his gaze focused on La who was suddenly nervous probably ¡¯cause of his intense stare on her.


    ¡°Sure ¡± Mirah said and with that excused herself and the two were finally alone.


    Shane suddenly looked away and approaching the bed avable in the room, he sat on it.


    He gestured to her toe sit beside him, tho she was hesitant for a while but sheter walked over to him and sat on the bed.


    He brushed his hand through his hair like he was frustrated and short of words while La nervously picked on her nails as an heavy moment of awkward silence erupted.


    ¡± You don¡¯t like everything I¡¯ve been offering you, why¡¯s that?¡­ I thought girls loved expensive things ¡± He said, more like a question.


    ¡± Um.. I¡­ ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, if it annoyed you.. ¡± He said, turning to her and like the first time they met in the mansion, she saw the soft look he wore then on, his face softened, his usual cold expression was gone. He looked more like a gentleman now.


    ¡± I only wanted something good for you, I was only trying to satisfy you, I thought the ready-made dresses wouldn¡¯t look good on you and I wanted to customize one for you, toplement your beauty.. ¡±


    ¡± You have a very nice body and shape, and those ready-made dress wouldn¡¯t really look fit on you, that¡¯s all I wanted.. but I guess I said some things I wasn¡¯t supposed to say and you got me all wrong¡­ I¡¯m sorry,, ¡± He said but La only stared endlessly at him as she couldn¡¯t think of the right words to use or say.


    ¡± I really want all this to work out, the fake marriage, everything,, I want it to work out perfectly and I can¡¯t do that without your help, to do this, we have to understand ourselves.. and I must say, I think I do now, I understand you don¡¯t want the fancy things, I know,, but I can¡¯t do without them.. we both have to understand ourselves just for the mean time before we go our separate ways, okay?,, Can you please do that? ¡± He pleaded, tho to her it was a question.


    ¡± Um. yes ¡± She finally found her voice tho her voice sounded a bit different.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± He smiled lightly and t looked away for a while but she stared on.


    He turned to her again,,


    ¡± I hope we¡¯re cool now? ¡± He asked and she nodded.


    ¡± I should leave then ¡± He said and stood up and she did the same.


    Without turning or looking back at her, he walked out of the room.


    When he had walked out of view, La released her breath, it was then she realized she had been keeping them in all these while.


    What¡¯s wrong with her?, why did she suddenly go numb?. While at this, the door pushed open and Mirah walked in, staring at her friend who was sitted on the bed like she was stagnat, staring into space.


    She walked over to her and waved her hands in front of her face and she blinked severally before reviving out of her thoughts. She looked at Mirah with a raised brow.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Mirah asked and she nodded before climbing onto the bed.


    ¡± What happened between you two?, why¡¯re you looking dumb, did he kiss you? ¡± Mirah asked and La looked at her with a suprise look. How could she think of that?.


    ¡± What?, I only asked that ¡¯cause you¡¯re looking like he did so ¡± She replied and La shook her head. Sheid properly on the bed, covered herself with the duvet and then shut her eyes while Mirah stood still looking at her.


    The truth is, she¡¯s just touched. She didn¡¯t expect that was the reason for his actions, she had thought he was only looking down on her ¡¯cause she was poor and he was rich.


    She was wrong about him all these while, he has a good heart. He evenplemented her beauty. The thought of this sent a blush to her cheeks as they reddened in excitement even without knowing.


    All she has to do is understand him, then the contract could go well without people finding out. After the contract, then they would go there separate ways.


    ****


    ** Next Morning **


    For some unknown reasons, La had a good sleep. She¡¯s currently in the kitchen with Mirah, they both decided to help the chef out. Tho, it was La¡¯s idea, Mirah wouldn¡¯t stop wondering what was wrong with her. She¡¯s really inquisitive about what happened between those two yesternight.


    And the silly thought of them probably kissing after talking things out won¡¯t leave her head. But then deep down, she knows they were all elements of her dirty thoughts, La wouldn¡¯t do any of that.


    Shane too doesn¡¯t look like one to do that, they just met some few days ago and he probably still love his fiancee so much.


    ¡± Hey!! ¡± The high-pitched voice startled her and she flinched before turning to La who red t her angrily.


    It was then she noticed she had paced off, she turned to see the chef staring at her confusedly. They were probably wondering what was going on in her head.


    ¡± Why were you suddenly lost? ¡± La asked and she faked a smile as she was short of words,, ¡± Come on, it¡¯s nothing.. I was just thinking about things ¡± She replied, and walked over to the cab, bringing out a knife and then walked back to the table and started chopping the vegetables.


    She was d La didn¡¯t say a word after that as she continued doing her thing.


    ¡± You know, you girls don¡¯t have to do this for me ¡± The olddy said and La chuckled.


    ¡± Ofcourse it¡¯s fine, we just decided to help ¡± She said and thedy nodded, beaming with smiles. She was indeed suprised at their act but she¡¯s happy they helped.


    ¡± So, ma¡¯am what¡¯s Sire¡¯s favorite dish? ¡± La suddenly asked and Mirah mistakingly cut herself with the knife,, ¡± Ouch! ¡± She shouted and the twodies rushed to her immediately.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± The chef asked worriedly and she nodded while La helped her fan some air on the cut with her mouth.


    She was taken by shock as a result of La¡¯s words and she cut herself by mistake.


    ¡± Here¡­ ¡± The chef said after we had gone for a while. She handed over a first-aid kit to La,, ¡± You should take this to your room and help her dress the cut, I¡¯ll take care of things here ¡± She said and La collected it without hesitant and led Mirah out of the kitchen.


    ***


    ¡± Has the pain subsided? ¡± La asked as she entered the room.


    She had dressed Mirah¡¯s cut and she was justing back from downstairs as she had returned the kit back to the chef. ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m fine ¡± Mirah replied and she sighed in relief as she walked over to her.


    She said beside her,, ¡± What were you thinking for you to do this to your finger?, You had paced off earlier and didn¡¯t even hear when I had called you severally, us there something you¡¯re not telling me? ¡± La asked worriedly.


    Mira shook her head,¡± No, I¡¯m fine, I was just worried about you¡± She said in response.


    ¡± Me?, Why? ¡±


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, it¡¯s just that you¡¯ve been acting strange ever since yesternight, I¡¯m just worried about you, ever since I left you with Shane.. ¡± She paused, and then suddenly pressed closer to La.


    ¡± Or, did you two kiss? ¡± She asked and La chuckled before slightly pushing he away from her body.


    ¡± Come-on, is that why you were in thoughts?, Nothing happened,, he only apologized and that¡¯s all ¡± She replied and Mirah¡¯s brow raised slightly.


    ¡± He apologized? ¡± She asked, a little bit suprised.


    ¡± Come on, it¡¯s no big deal, stop making it look like it¡¯s a big deal ¡± La said and stood up from the bed, walking over to Mirah¡¯s side, she grabbed her arm trying to pull her from the bed,, ¡± Let¡¯s go help the olddy out ¡± She said and Mirah chucked before standing and with that, they both walked out of the room.


    They walked into the kitchen and the chef was done cooking. She was holding a tray containing Shane¡¯s food and La rushed to her, she took it from her gently and thedy smiled at her while Mirah helped her with the other tray sitting on the table in the kitchen, and they both walked over to the dinning where they ced the trays on.


    ¡± I should go call him ¡± Lady Macbeth ( the chef ) said but La had rushed away instead leaving the twodies speechless.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


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    After knocking again twice, the door finally pushed open revealing Shane, and his handsome face came into view. His shirtless body revealing his perfectly shaped abs and his muscles, her eyes couldn¡¯t help but observe this perfection as she kept on staring at his body while he stood in front of her like a statue disyed for sightseeing.


    She gulped down into nothing still staring at him until she jerked out of her thoughts herself an her cheeks reddened in embarrassment as she realized he was watching as she gouged her eyes all over his body.


    She bit her lips in embarrassment before raising her head slowly, he was a bit taller than her so she had to look up at him before their face could meet.


    Her face met with his expressionless look and she moved back a bit and bowed a little before raising her head after mustering courage.


    ¡± Hmm.. Lady Macbeth wants you toe down for breakfast ¡± She said, after clearing her throat and he only nodded.


    He staring at her with no expression on alone is making the situation tense up again.


    ¡± Um, I¡¯ll take my leave now ¡± She said and without began waking away as fast as her legs could, without waiting for his reply


    She heard the distant sound of his door closing and she breathe out the air she has been holding in and rushed downstairs.


    ****


    ** At a private club house **


    ¡± So, this is her? ¡± He asked, staring at the image on the phone he was holding. Shane nodded in approval as he sipped a little out of the content in the cup he was holding.


    ¡± She¡¯s young.. ¡± He said and Shane hummed in response,, ¡± and pretty ¡± Hepleted before dropping the phone.


    ¡± So, no word from Brielle?, have you tried contacting her or any of her parents, or rtives? ¡±  He asked and Shane let out a sigh as he dropped the cup he was holding.


    ¡± See Alec, I don¡¯t care whatever reason it is that she had left, but I think she was being selfish, why would she suddenly leave when it¡¯s just some few days to our wedding! ¡± He said as calm as he could but one could see the rage in his eyes as he said those words.


    ¡± Yeah, you¡¯re right ¡± Alec said with a sigh, sipping down the content of the cup he was holding,, ¡± But you should have given her a call, atleast to be on the safer side, who knows if something went wrong? ¡± Alec added. Shane scoffed as he raised the cup to his mouth tip and sipped a little out of it before dropping the cup again.


    ¡± What?, Do you think I haven¡¯t done that?, I called and texted her severally but she ignored them ¡± He said and Alec sighed.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know what¡¯s wrong, but I hope everything¡¯s fine ¡± Alec muttered while Shane huffed.


    Alec is Shane¡¯s childhood best friend, he¡¯s also a millionaire, his father owns one of the biggest empire In Australia and he has been there ever since both of them graduated from college. While Shane stayed in America, handling his ownpany together with his dad¡¯s empire.


    ¡± So, the girl,, how are you coping with her?, I watched the conference meeting and I must say she really did a great job.. ¡±


    ¡± Um, yeah, she¡¯s really doing a great job.. ¡± Shane replied, still sipping from his cup.


    ¡± How old is he? ¡± He asked.


    ¡± I heard she¡¯s 18 ¡°He replied.


    ¡± She¡¯s pretty young ¡± Alec said and Shane nodded.


    ¡± So, you are not having troubles with her? ¡± He asked and Shane nodded.


    ¡± I am, or rather I was, tho we settled it,, ¡±


    ¡± And I¡¯m still trying my best to understand,, I just think she¡¯s different ¡± He said and Alec nodded, getting his point.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯vee across someone like that, and I found outdies from a low-ss family like her hates fancy things or let me say they dislike rich guys, they think we¡¯re too proud, extravagant and spends money on unnecessary things ¡°He said and Shane was suprised.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    It¡¯s just what¡¯s happening with him right now, howe he knew all this.


    Alec saw the inquisitive look on him and chuckled.


    ¡± It¡¯s this girl I¡¯m dating right now¡­ ¡± He started and Shane dropped his cup before leaning in closer.


    ¡± You have a girl? ¡± He asked surprisingly and Alec chuckled.. ¡± Of course, dad wants me to get married soon ¡± He replied, sipping his drink.


    ¡± So, tell me, is she from a¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s from a low-ss family, tho she now works in mypany as my secretary ¡± He said and Shane chuckled.


    ¡± It seems, you¡¯ve got her locked in your cradle ¡± He teased and Alec chuckled.


    ¡± So, how did you get to keep up with her, how were you able to understand her?,, ¡¯cause I¡¯m really trying my best to understand La but it just feels weird, all the girls I¡¯ve ever dated including Brielle has no trait as her, she¡¯s really different ¡± He said and Alec nodded,, ¡± Yeah, you¡¯re right¡­ ¡± He stopped to pour more wine into his cup and brought the cup closer to his mouth tip.


    ¡± It was the same here, Ann is really different and it took me a very long time before I could understand her,, ¡± He said and gulped down the content of the cup he was holding.


    ¡± So tell me how I can understand La ¡± Shane said and Alec turned to him with a raised brow,, ¡± Huh? ¡± He asked in suprise.


    ¡± What? ¡± Shane asked looking away as he emptied the content of the bottle into his cup.


    ¡± I¡¯m sure you still remember that your wedding with this girl is fake, everything you two are doing right now is fake, they aren¡¯t real, you have a wife ¡± He said and Shane scoffed.


    ¡± Come on, what¡¯re you thinking?, I only wanted to know how you were able to understand her, that¡¯s all ¡± He replied and Alec nodded.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯ll exin how ¡± He said and She turned to him.


    Alec noticed Shane¡¯s cup was empty and he had run out of wince, so he called out to the bar man and he returned with two bottles of wine.


    ¡± You really want me drunk, don¡¯t you? ¡± Shane teased and he chuckled.


    ¡± Yep, I want you drunk so you could forget about everything, let out your emotions, I know you¡¯re hurting inside but you¡¯re trying not to show it ¡¯cause you hide your emotions a lot, so¡­ ¡± He paused briefly and dragged the bottles of wine to Shane¡¯s side,, ¡± Drink up ¡± He said more like an order.


    ¡± Yes sir ¡± Shane teased and they bothughed.


    Tho the marriage and rtionship between Shane and Brielle was all a contract, still they both were in love with each other.


    They had been informed about the contract right from college and they tried to get along with each other so it wouldn¡¯t turn out to be a loveless marriage and they did, and stated dating after they hadpleted college tho it wasn¡¯t really necessary.


    ****


    La sighed for the umpteenth time as she kept rolling from one side of the bed to the other. She couldn¡¯t sleep as she was unusually restless. And to cap that, Shane hasn¡¯t returned home and weirdly she¡¯s bothered.


    She took a nce at Mirah who was sleeping peacefully beside her before she suddenly got down from the bed and after wearing herfy slippers, she made her way out of the room.


    She steathily made her way down the stairs so as not to attract anyone. Almost immediately the door pushed open and she rushed towards the light switch and turn it on, the light came on revealing Shane and his personal guard who carried him on his arms as he was drunk.


    La rushed to them in suprise,, ¡± What¡¯s going on? ¡± She asked, her eyes roaming about Shane¡¯s body.


    ¡± He¡¯s fine, he¡¯s just drunk ¡± The guard replied and she sighed in relief.


    ¡± I should take him to his room ¡± The guard reminded and she muttered an *oh* before making way for him and he led the way while she followed behind.


    They got to his suite and La helped in pushing the door open, she switched the light on and her mouth open in shock, his suite alone is a mansion on its own. It¡¯s so wide and has lots of space in it.


    She followed the guard as he carried Shane into his room abd dropped him on the bed.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered to him and he nodded and bowed lowly before making his way out of the room.


    La sighed before sitting closer to him on the bed, she removed the strands of hair on his face and it seems he¡¯s really sensitive even in his drunken state as he pulled her to the bed and snuggled her closer to him, tightening her in his arm.


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 Chapter 12

    She struggled hard to break free from his grip bit he held on tightly. She groaned before finally give in to his grip and rxed a bit.


    She stared deep into his sleeping eyes and sighed. She would just stay here and leave in the mid morning before he wakes up.


    She closed her eyes and like a miracle, sleep took her over.


    ****


    Shane tried to sit up from the bed after opening his eyes some seconds ago, only to meet with a sharp pain as it hit his head, he groaned sharply before lying back on the bed. He must be having a hangover from getting drunk yesterday.


    He grabbed his phone from his bedstand and ced a call across to us who picked almost immediately.


    ¡± Hello ¡± His voice came from the other side of the call.


    ¡± Tell Lady Macbeth to prepare a hangover soup for me ¡± He said and with that ended the call. Heid back on the bed and yesterday scene came refreshing on his head and he sighed when he remembered how he caged La into his arms.


    Tho he doesn¡¯t really get violent when he¡¯s drunk, he¡¯s just d he didn¡¯t do anything stupid, it was his second time of getting drunk anyways. His first was caused by Brielle after she had nned on breaking up with him and cancelling the contract while they were still in college, and now his second is also caused by her, so funny.


    A knock came at his door,, ¡± Sir, it¡¯s La ¡± He heard her tiny voice from the door. Seems she had entered the suite as he could hear her voice fron his door room which definitely means, she¡¯s in front of his room.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Sir,, ¡± She called again, breaking him out of his thoughts. ¡± Come in ¡± He finally said and with that the door clicked open revealing La,, she was putting on a shirt and a short which barely reached her thighs and he had to look away to resist temptation.


    ¡± Why¡¯re you here? ¡± His voice came with a groan as she helped him sit up from his bed.


    ¡± Lady Macbeth wants you toe down, she prepared a hangover soup for you ¡± She replied and he seems suprised, ¡± Oh, she had been preparing it right before you called us, I had informed her to do so ¡± She said clearing his doubts and he nodded.


    ¡± Okay, thanks¡­ Tell her I¡¯ll be there in some few minutes ¡± He said as she stood up and La nodded as she walked towards the door.


    ¡± La ¡± He called and she stopped abruptly, and then turned to him,, ¡± Aboutst night¡­ ¡± He started and she gulped down into nothing. ¡± I¡¯m sorry,, you should know I wouldn¡¯t do that in my right mind ¡± He said and she nodded with a short smile.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± She replied and turned, walking out of his room,, he made his way out of the room while Shane marched away to the bathroom.


    La was finally out of his suite and after closing the door behind her, she sighed,, ¡± He said he wouldn¡¯t have done that in his right mind ¡± She muttered unconsciously before suddenly snapping herself back to reality.


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong with me!? ¡± She questioned, hitting her head subsequently as she made her way to her room.


    ***


    Shane walked over to the dinning and Lady Macbeth pulled the chair for him while he sat down. Lady Macbeth finished dishing the soup for him and he began drinking with a spoon.


    Mirah and La were seated in the Living room. Jennifer was teaching them some certain things they should know about rich people weddings since they hadined that they only knew little about weddings.


    Mirah wouldn¡¯t reallye to view on the day but she still has to be aware of how things roll.


    Shane who had been eating suddenly choked on his meal and that got thedies attention as they turned their head toward the dinning direction.


    Lady Macbeth rushed to him with a ss of water which he wasn¡¯t hesitant to collect,, he collected it swiftly and gulped the water down, but still it didn¡¯t subside as his throat was partially burning.


    He stood up abruptly and ran into the kitchen and that increased Lady Macbeth¡¯s fear as she wondered what was wrong.


    ¡± What happened to him? ¡± Jennifer asked as he rushed to the dinning with the girls beside her.


    ¡± I.. don¡¯t know, he.. suddenly¡­ choked on his food ¡± Lady Macbeth was shivering as she spoke those words, she was scared something was wrong with the soup and that could cost her a sack letter.


    ¡± I cooked the soup myself, there¡¯s nothing wrobg with it ¡± La muttered while Jennifer walked away to the kitchen to check on Shane who was justing from the kitchen and they almost collided but she was quick to stop abruptly.


    ¡± Who cooked the soup!? ¡± Shane asked angrily, his burning throat had lessen a bit but because he had raised his voice, he coughed a bit.


    ¡± I.. I¡¯m sorry sir.. I .. didn¡¯t know¡­ ¡±


    ¡± You know I hate spice in my food!, why would you add it!!? ¡± He cut Lady Macbeth off and she fell on he knees in tears while La gasped, she wasn¡¯t aware of this and she had added lots of spices in it.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I.. ¡±


    ¡± No sire, she didn¡¯t, I did¡­ I wasn¡¯t aware sir, I¡¯m sorry ¡± La rushed, cutting Lady Macbeth off.


    ¡± You cooked the soup!? ¡± He asked, his expression suddenly changing and fear gripped La but she nodded anyways.


    Shane turned to Lady Macbeth with a raised brow,, ¡± You allowed someone else to cook my food!, You know too well I hate that!! ¡°He yelled and Lady Macbeth burst into tears as she was literally trembling. She didn¡¯t want to lose her job, she wouldn¡¯t have allowed La but she had insisted and see had no choice than to allow her.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry sir¡­ Please forgive me ¡± She begged and he sighed before suddenly marching away, his foots making a loud thud as he climbed the stairs.


    Jennifer was with Lady Macbeth consoling her while Mirah stood with La. La was scared for Lady Macbeth, she had refused not to allow her cook for Shane but she had forced her and now she¡¯s to pay for her sins, maybe or maybe not.


    She only wanted to impress Shane for some reasons she found weird now. Maybe she shouldn¡¯t have tried to, why would she want to anyways?.


    But at the same time she¡¯s mad at Shane, why would he yell at someone old enough to be his mom?, that¡¯s rude.


    Seeing Lady Macbeth sitting in tears made her feel bad as she suddenly made her way up to the stairs with Mirah calling after her but she ignored her.


    She got to Shane¡¯s door and pushed the door opened and luckily it wasn¡¯t closed, so she gained entrance into his suite.


    She entered and met him sitted on one of the couches and she walked over to him. He raised his brows when he saw her in front of him but she ignored them.


    ¡± Why would you tell at that innocent woman!?, I cooked the soup and I¡¯m apologizing now, I wasn¡¯t aware you hate spices, and I shouldn¡¯t have cooked your food,  I understand now,  I understand now it¡¯s stupid of me even trying to do that and tho I did, I got rejected, it¡¯s fine!, But you should leave the innocent woman outta this!¡­. ¡± She released a soft breath after realizing she¡¯s been shouting at Shane when she¡¯s supposed to plead with him.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, please forgive her and don¡¯t sack her  ¡± She pleaded in a soft voice.


    ¡± I wasn¡¯t nning to do so.. ¡± He finally said, standing up,, ¡± Huh? ¡± La muttered unbelievably and watched as he walked over to a coffee brewer in his suite.


    ¡± You can leave now ¡± Hepleted as he brewed some coffee into a cup he held. La scoffed before walking over to him and she stood gantly, folding her arms under her br**sts and Shane raised his brows while he gulped down the coffee down his throat.


    ¡± Shouldn¡¯t you apologize to me too? ¡± ,, ¡± I mean, it¡¯s rude telling your fiancee not to cook for you ¡±


    ¡± I mean, your fake.. fiancee ¡± She said stressing the word ¡± fake ¡± so he wouldn¡¯t think she meant something else.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯m sorry ¡± He apologized and La bit her lips gently before nodding, she was suddenly nervous or let¡¯s say shy,, she wasn¡¯t really expecting him to reply, she had thought he would just ignore her and leave.


    ¡± Um, okay ¡± She said with a short smile and rushed out of his suite immediately, hitting the door so hard and Shane chuckled silently before walking deeper into his room.


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    La rushed into her room and touched her chest, and weirdly her heart was beating so fast which got her worried.


    What¡¯s wrong with her?, Why was she suddenly acting shy in front of him?. She waved the thought of it away and suddenly remembered Lady Macbeth.


    She rushed out of the room and made her way down the stairs. Lady Macbeth was still in tears by the time she got there and thy rn to her.


    ¡± What did he say?, Is he going to sack me? ¡± Lady Macbeth rushed at once while La¡¯s lips twitched into a smile, Jennifer understanding what the smile meant sighed in relief.


    ¡± He said he has no ns of doing such, and I apologized to him already ¡± She said and Lady Macbeth pulled he into a hug immediately, as she sighed in relief.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She mumbled in between the hug before pulling away while La shed her a smile.


    ¡± So, we should continue ¡± Jennifer announced and the girls groaned but she ignored them and instead dragged them along, pulling them into the living room while Lady Macbeth smiled as she watched them.


    ****


    ¡± Why are there so many rules for a banquet meeting? ¡± La groaned, she was really tired. Jennifer had been teaching her some things she is to note about attending a banquet meeting.


    Shane had informed them some hours ago about the invitation to attend a banquet meeting togetherter in the evening.


    ¡± Because,, it¡¯s a formal meeting, lots of business partners would be there, billionaires and millionaires,, you¡¯ve note these things so as not to misbehave there and that could cause them to sense a foul y ¡± She said and La sighed. She moved closer to her and held her hands,, ¡± You have to do this okay?.. for Shane ¡± She said and she sighed before nodding, distangling their hands from each other.


    ¡± I hope all this ends soon, I¡¯m getting tired of them ¡± Sheined and Jennifer smiled, stroking her hair slowly.


    ¡± It would end soon, I promise ¡± She muttered


    ¡± So, what if they suddenly starts to talk about business?, I don¡¯t know a thing about business ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Just try not to get involved in any of their talks, and I¡¯m sure Shane would try to cover up for you, but before then.. I should teach you some important things about business, and how Brielle handles her business, incase you were asked ¡± Jennifer announced and La groaned the more.


    If there¡¯s any other word that could qualify tiredness, that¡¯s what she¡¯s feeling right now.


    ¡± So, let¡¯s begin¡­ ¡± Jennifer trailed off as she diverted her attention to Shane who was descending the stairs while La wasn¡¯t aware of this.


    Shane noticed the tired look on La and he suddenly felt guilty, he shouldn¡¯t have put such a youngdy like her into all this, he only wanted to help her with the fees and at the same time earn a favor from her since she wouldn¡¯t have epted the money from him without paying for it, but at the same time, it looks like he¡¯s stressing and overworking her.


    He diverted his gaze from her before making his way out of the mansion. La noticed Jennifer had diverted her attention and turned only to see Shane who was just walking out of the mansion.


    ¡± Howe I didn¡¯t notice his presence? ¡± She mumbled and Jennifer continued.


    ***


    They arrived at the banquet and La couldn¡¯t hide her nervousness as she held on to Shane tightly. Shane noticed this and squeezed he hand softly, assuring her that everything was fine and she smiled lightly.


    Shane was putting on A dinner jacket in a midnight blue color with matching trousers, with a ck bow tie and a white evening shoes. He was also putting on ck shoes with ck socks.


    La was putting on a long fitted dress revealing her curvy shapes adorned with some evening jewelries.


    They were both looking ssy, La was wearing her undercover makeup as usual, giving her Brielle¡¯s look. The makeup was perfect that no one would notice, even Shane, all he keeps seeing right now was Brielle.


    The event was at a mansion, probably the hosts house but it¡¯s widely spaced and big enough. They finally made their way through the receiving line after encountering the Beadle who asked for the invitation card and for their names.


    Not like he doesn¡¯t know them, but it¡¯s part of his job. The Beadle had announced their arrivals to the people in the hall as they made their entry, greeting each people in the line with a brief handshake and exchanged a few words of greetings.


    They were finally in the drinks reception. They both had their seat and Shane met with some other business partners while La took her time to farmiliarise herself with the hall.


    The Beadle gaveled and announced that dinner was about to be served. Everyone moved promptly to the dinning hall and La followed, with Shane beside her.


    Jennifer had informed La to switch off her phone and it shouldn¡¯t be brought out during the dinner for no reason. Photographers were seen taking pictures through out the evening.


    La sighed as she watched everyone engaging in a conversation with another while she was sitted alone in silence. Jennifer had told her she shouldn¡¯t leave the table once the dinner had started, so she had no choice than to sit and watch, as she sipped her juice in silence.


    Shane was busy discuss with some business partners beside him. La noticed everyone there were putting on almost the same thing as they wore. Then she reminded Jennifer had talked about a dress code.


    The Beadle gaveled to bring the room to silence and almost immediately, everyone went silent. Then the host stood up and announced the order of the toast and they all toast to sess.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    It was time for someone to give a speech about working towards the sess of their businesses and La¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but beat continuously after the beadle had called her out, tho she was still sitting.


    Everyone¡¯s attention were on her probably waiting for her to stand but she never did. She felt Shane¡¯s palm on hers and that increased her nervousness.


    Someone suddenly cleared her throat and they diverted their attention away from her. ¡± It¡¯s fine, we should leave the speech for now ¡°The host¡¯s wife said and La breathe out the air she didn¡¯t realize she had been keeping in.


    She turned to Shane in embarrassment, but his attention wasn¡¯t on her as he seemed engrossed in talking to the business man beside him and she bit her lips slowly.


    She had embarrassed him, now she feel really bad and guilty. It isn¡¯t really her fault, Jennifer had told her there¡¯s a low chance of them calling her out for the speech and fhey had ignored tbat part. But she didn¡¯t think of all this, all she had in mind was that she fvcked up.


    It was finally time for them to leave as indicated on the invitation card, and they all made their way out of the hall promptly.


    The host¡¯s wife seemed like a very good friend of Shane, she had called La in a secret room and taught her some few things about attending a Banquet.


    She wasn¡¯t aware that she was talking to someone else and not Brielle. She had thought Brielle wasn¡¯t really used to attending banquets as she had never seen her in one before. La thanked her and she had only smiled in return.


    La was still in guilt as they drive home in silence. Shane wasn¡¯t really mad at her, he wasn¡¯t expecting her to say a thing anyways and he was d she died. At least she did every other thing right, that alone he¡¯s thankful for.


    He noticed her nervousness as they were seated in the car and decided to approach her when they arrive home.


    ***


    Mirah noticed La was unusually silent as they ate dinner, and it was the same with Shane, tho he had always eated in silence bit the atmosphere was a little bit tensed up.


    ¡± Is everything okay between you two? ¡± Mirah suddenly broke the silence and the duo looked up at the same time and then took a nce at each other.


    ¡± Yeah Mirah, everything¡¯s fine ¡± Shane replied taking Mirah by suprise, she wasn¡¯t expecting him to reply. It seems he¡¯s changing a lot.


    ¡± La.. ¡± Mirah called and La raised her brow.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± She asked and La nodded. La nced at Shane to study his expression to see if he was angry, but she couldn¡¯t read him.


    ¡± I¡¯m done, Goodnight ¡± Mirah announced, wiping her mouth. It was then Shane  noticed La haven¡¯t really been eating as she only kept picking on her food. She¡¯s either full cause they had dinner earlier or she¡¯s probably nervous.


    Mirah had walked away, and the two were left alone in the dinning room.


    La suddenly gathered courage to apologize and at the same time Shane decided to talk.


    ¡± I¡¯m not angry ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡±


    They both said and the same time and looked at themselves, their gaze colliding with each other.


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    Shane cleared his throat and La averted her gaze away from him, before looking up at him again,, ¡± I thought you were angry at me ¡¯cause I almost ruined things ¡± She muttered and he smiled lightly.


    ¡± Of course not, You did a great job I can¡¯t be satisfied more, thanks ¡± He said sincerely and she smiled before diverting her gaze to her food and with that they both ate in silence.


    ¡± Would you help prepare a meal tomorrow? ¡± He suddenly asked taking La by shock as she raised her head at him with her eyes widened.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked unbelievably but he only shed her this cute smile.


    ¡± Will you? ¡°He asked still staring at her and she nodded without taking her eyes off him.


    ¡± Um,, yeah sure ¡± She stuttered confusedly and he smiled,, ¡± Thanks ¡°He muttered and she found herself smiling, his smile was so cute and that made him look responsible as she kept staring until a loud bang cut her off and she flinched.


    She had dropped the cutlery she was holding on the ceramic te. Her cheeks flushed in embarrassment when Shane chuckled.


    None of the duo said a word to each other as they ate their food in silence throughout the remaining minutes. Shane had gone first but not without muttering a * Goodnight * to La in which she responded to.


    La was finally done with her meal tho she couldn¡¯t finish all, there were some leftovers. With this, she made her way to her room. She got there and Mira was fast asleep, sheid on the bed gently and covered her body with the duvet.


    She was in deep thoughts, wondering what was really wrong. Everything had changed so much just within some few days, she had understand Shane so well and it seems he now understands her better too as she reminisced on all that had happened.


    How he acted so nice to her, squeezed her hands softly at the banquet, apologized to her and he even smiled at her. What¡¯s wrong with this new developments?, What¡¯s the cause?. Why has everything changed so suddenly in just some few days?.


    She smiled unconsciously as she remembered those sweet moments but it faded away when she remembered everything was fake. He has a fiancee and she¡¯s just an actor in his life and within some time, she would be gone and he wouldn¡¯t have any cause to meet with her again.


    Weirdly, she was a bit bothered. But why should she be?, Since she never wanted any of this at first?.


    Her phone beep startled her out of her thoughts. She brought out her phone from the pocket of the sweatpant she was putting on. Clicking on the notification feed, a message popped up. It was from her mom.


    * Your dad¡¯s out of drugs, can you help with some cash? * She read out aloud and sighed before dropping the phone.


    She suddenly took it again and began typing a reply,, * Just hang in there for some few days,, I¡¯ld send you enough money¡­ * She suddenly erased everything and typed another reply instead, * Okay mom * She typed instead before dropping the phone.


    She would plead with Shane for an advance payment, she hopes he would help her.


    Sheid back on the bed and covered herself with the duvet properly before falling into dreand.


    ***


    * Shane¡¯s Suite *


    ¡± That¡¯s all? ¡± Shane asked. us had just finished reading him his business prompts for the day. us nodded in reply and he heaved a sigh of relief.


    Atleast, he¡¯s a bit free today. All he has to do so attend some few meetings with La and that¡¯s all. He¡¯s trying to avoid putting her in a line in which she has to undergo stress.


    ¡± Sir.. ¡± us suddenly called his attention and he turned to him.


    ¡± I found out about her parents ¡± He said to him, the * her * term referring to La.


    ¡± Go on ¡± Shane urged him.


    ¡± Her dad is currently on a sick bed battling with Stroke tho it¡¯s still curable as it hasn¡¯t gotten to the final stage, all he needs is to get enough treatment ¡± He exined and Shane nodded.


    ¡± So, how has that been going? ¡± He asked, referring to the treatment.


    ¡± Um.. It seems that¡¯s one of the reason why she agreed to this contract,, to get enough money for her dad¡¯s treatment.. But currently, he hasn¡¯t been undergoing the full treatment required ¡± He added further and Shane nodded.


    ¡± You should handle that, find out how much he¡¯s needed toplete the treatment,, without anyone knowing ¡± He said, but stressed thest sentence loud enough for us to hear and he nodded before making his way out of his suite.


    On his way out, he met La on the way as she was about entering. La bowed a little and he did the same before finally leaving.


    La entered the suite gently, and Shane turned his full view to her.


    ¡± Morning ¡± He greeted and she smiled in response after replying him.


    ¡± Do you need a thing? ¡± Shane asked when he realized she had been standing for some few seconds without saying a thing.


    ¡± Um.. yeah ¡± She muttered smiling lightly.


    He raised his brows slightly, urging her to go on and she gathered courage to talk.


    ¡± Um,, could I get an advance payment?.. ¡± She asked and he raised his brows.


    ¡± I mean,, not all.. just a little ¡± She quickly defended.


    ¡± Okay then, us will get back to you ¡± He said, deciding not to question her further. She released a sigh of relief and shed him a smile,, ¡± Thanks ¡± She mumbled under her breath, but loud enough for him to hear. With a little bow, she made her way out of his suite.


    Shane turned and made his way into his room ready to take his bath. He suddenly came across Brielle¡¯s frame picture in his room and he stared at it for a while. No doubt, he miss her tho he¡¯s mad at her for leaving without a word.


    She had always been like that, she¡¯s never considerate of his feelings at all, tho she imed she loves him and even though Shane¡¯s aware she does, but she doesn¡¯t put him first. She puts her decisions first, before him not caring how he felt about the decision.


    He averted his gaze away and after stripping his clothes off his body, he walked into the bathroom.


    ****


    La nced at herself through the mirror for thest time before making her way out of the room. Jennifer had dressed her, getting her ready for some meetings she was to attend with Shane.


    She was putting on the cover makeup too. She made her way downstairs and met with Shane who had been expecting her.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry for dying you ¡± She apologized on getting to him.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, shall we leave now? ¡± He asked like a gentleman he is and she nodding and with that, they both walked out of the mansion with guards trailing behind them.


    ******


    ¡± Phew ¡± La sighed in relief as they were suceesfully guided into the car.


    They were done with the meeting but the reporters wouldn¡¯t let them be as they rushed to them from nowhere. But with the help of the guards, they got past them.


    Being a celebrity is stressful and hard, and even annoying. La just couldn¡¯t wait to get out of all these.


    She was still baffled at a message she had received earlier at the meeting.


    Her mom had thanked her for taking care of her dad¡¯s treatment at once and had urged her not to send in anymore as it was more than enough. But she didn¡¯t do all that, and the question running through her head right now was who did it?.


    us had given her the advance payment as per Shane¡¯s order, tho she had to return some of the money back to him as he had gave her more than she needed, and now this!. Who¡¯s it?, and for the fact that her mom had think she was the one who cleared the bills and that only meant one thing. She nced at Shane who was meditating with his eyes closed.


    Shane?, Did he do it?. No, why would he?. I can¡¯t be him, not like she had informed him about her dad¡¯s illness.


    ¡± I should ask himter ¡± She muttered and with that shut her eyes. She felt a cold hand on her thighs and her eyes spranged open only to meet with Shane¡¯s eyes and staring at his eyes, weirdly, they looked like he was nervous.


    Why would he be nervous?. She raised her brows and he cleared his throat, his eyes still not leaving hers.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± I want us to go on a date ¡± He blurted out.


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    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked to be sure she had heard the right thing.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go on a date ¡± He repeated, his eyes not leaving hers.


    ¡± Um.. why? ¡± She found herself asking the most dumbest question ever.


    ¡± I meant a y date ¡± He corrected, looking away from her eyes as he adjusted his clothes.


    ¡± I just wanna go out to ces, have fun and then clear my head ¡± He replied, returning his gaze back to her and she nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Okay,, I¡¯ll go ¡± She said with a smile which he returned lightly before he looked away.


    ¡± Um, how about we just go on a normal outing today, then we can go on a y date tomorrow ¡± La suggested and Shane thought about it for a while before nodding and he earned a bright smile from her.


    ****


    Shane felt ufortable in a way he¡¯d never felt before. Tho he was the one who brought this, it still felt weird to him. He had never done something like this before.


    He took another nce at the brown leather bag that danced an inch close to his head, its owner quite reluctant about her possession. He looked around once more at an unfamiliar territory and a ce at La who sat beside him and who presently stared outside the window of the bus.


    She had optioned themute by public transport, somehow, he¡¯d imagined she meant a taxi or Uber, not buses or trains.


    They were putting on a disguise to cover their faces, tho La wasn¡¯t putting on the cover makeup.


    A brief smile decorated on La¡¯s face as she nced Shane¡¯s side once. He let out a simple smile to hide his nervousness before looking away.


    ¡± Look at this. It looks pretty on me right? ¡± Her question forces his attention back on her, away from the people around them.


    He noticed an antique looking hairpin on her hair and a beaming smile on her face in anticipation of his reply.


    ¡± Yes, it¡¯s pretty ¡± He replied, looking at her and at the same time the hairpin. She let out a smile before looking away.


    ****


    They were finally off the bus and they branched a market. Shane couldn¡¯t help but get more ufortable. He wasn¡¯t in the least bit fancying it here. He hated crowded and noisy ces but for some reasons, he just wanted to please her.


    ¡± It¡¯s your first time being in a market, right? ¡± She queried as she looked through other items on disy. He watched her then nodded in reply.


    ¡± You know what Shane, I bet you¡¯ve never been anywhere except from home and work ¡± She joked but he didn¡¯t find it funny cause it was obviously the truth. He had never been to any fun ces even as a kid, he was restricted to school and home only.


    A smile suddenly yed on her face. ¡± Give me your hand ¡± She ordered wth her hand stretched out for his. He couldn¡¯t help the brief furrow that appeared between his brows.


    ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Give me your hand ¡± She repeated wearing a smile and he finally gave in.


    Taking hold of his hand, she brought forth her other hand and only when she began fixing up what seemed to be a bracelet around his wrist did he realize what this was about. He looked up to meet her face and she shed him a smile.


    ¡± Now, you have something to remind you of the day you stepped out of your daily routine ¡± Having said that, she looked up to meet his eyes.


    For a short while, he saw her in a different light. A bit touched by her gesture that he had to look away to stop himself from staring at her.


    She smiled and held his hands taking him by suprise as he stared at their conjoined hands. ¡± Let¡¯s go ¡± She said and with that pulled him along as she walked away.


    Suddenly, she made a stop in front of a snack stall and watched intensely as the man made the snacks with special care and technique at the front for customers to witness.


    Shane stared in awe, he had never witnessed an act like this before. He had always watched magic shows as a kid, but staring at this man as he performed his magic, he was impressed.


    In the end, La pped joyously which forced his consciousness back to reality.


    ¡± Would you like some? ¡± She offered as she made her order. Shane slightly shook his head at her request.


    ¡± Are you sure? Earlier, you seemed into it,e on you¡¯re going to love it ¡± She insisted.


    ¡± I don¡¯t eat street food ¡± He mumbled.


    ¡± Oh, sorry I forgot ¡± She said with a short smile and she turned to the seller.


    Shane felt somewhat like a bodyguard as he stood around her while she hopped from one stall to the other, checking out and buying anything that suits her taste while he watched in silence.


    Suddenly, she stepped in front of a strange looking shop.


    ¡± Let¡¯s try this as well ¡± She said in excitement as she turned to him.


    Without waiting for a reply on his part, she ventured into the shop.


    Centering his attention to their conversation, he analysed the strangedy in front of them. Her shop was filled with strange decorations. He couldn¡¯t make oit where they had walked into .


    ¡± Your husband? ¡± Her question brought his attention back to them. La and Shane exchanged nces.


    ¡± Um¡­ my fiance ¡± She muttered, unsure of what to say.


    ¡± He¡¯s handsome. You two look great together ¡± Sheplimented and La muttered a thanks.


    ¡± So, who wants to go first? ¡±


    ¡± Me ¡± La was quick to reply. Shane watched as she stretched out her right hand and the woman held it open in hers. She stared into her palm intensively that it made him wonder what they were trying to do. He should have paid more attention to their conversation.


    ¡± Everything feels okay now¡­ Your dreams are abouting true, you¡¯re indeed living the life you¡¯ve always dreamt to live ¡± She started and Shane nced at La whose attention was focused on the strangedy, listening attentively to what she was saying.


    He returned his gaze back to thedy and she continued.


    ¡± Your love life.. ¡± She started and Shane noticed La shifted ufortably.


    ¡± It¡¯splicated,, you¡¯re confused ¡± She said and raised her head to La who looked away nervously.


    ¡± Um.. you should check mine now ¡± Shane cleared his throat, diverting their attention to his and La withdrew her hands immediately.


    Shane stretched forward his palms and thedy held it in hers, staring at it intensely.


    ¡± You¡¯re living the best life one could ever dream of,, everything seems perfect,, but¡­ ¡± She paused sharply and that increased their anxiousness as they stared intensely at her ready for whatever she was about to say.


    ¡± Your love life is just like your fiancee¡¯s,, you¡¯re confused.. your love for her is gradually fading without you knowing,, your heart.. it¡¯s beating for someone else.. ¡±


    Shane withdrew his hands immediately and rushed out on them. Thedy smiled while La stared on in confusion. She jerked out of her thoughts and bowed before rushing out of thedy¡¯s shop.


    She met Shane by the entrance and stopped abruptly in his front without saying a word.


    Shane cleared his throat before turning to her,, ¡± We should leave for home now, we can continue tomorrow ¡± He said, trying to hide his nervousness. The way La stared at him was making the situation an awkward one that he had to look away as he suddenly felt shy.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    La snapped out of her thoughts, ¡± um, yeah.. we should leave ¡± She said and with that led the way while Shane followed behind quietly.


    They walked in silence to the street and La stopped a cab, they both entered the cab and with that the driver drove them home.


    ****


    They finally arrived at the mansion, and Shane made his way to the stairs almost immediately without saying a word to La while she walked over to Mira who stood up from the couch immediately she hears footsteps behind her.


    ¡± So, how was it? ¡± She asked as she noticed the strange look stered on La¡¯s face.


    ¡± It was fun ¡± Was all she said as shended her butt tiredly on the couch.


    ¡± Ok¡­ ay ¡± Mira stressed, looking at her suspiciously as she made her way to the couch beside her and she sat before facing La.


    ¡± So, what was wrong with the tensed atmosphere between you and Shane when you both walked in? ¡± Mira asked and La¡¯s brow turned into a furrow.


    ¡± Was it that ring? ¡± She asked and Mira nodded. She sighed before suddenly shutting her eyes and then shing them open.


    ¡± To be sincere, I¡¯m confused¡­ we were at a seer¡¯s shop and then she said somethings about his love life which I didn¡¯t understand clearly,, but then he suddenly jerked his hands off and rushed out ¡± She exined.


    ¡± I¡¯m really confused,, I don¡¯t understand a thing ¡± She mumbled under her breath.


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    ¡± And, that¡¯s all? ¡± Mira asked and she nodded. Mirah sat up and stared intensively at La which got her into confusion. ¡± What? ¡± She was forced to ask.


    ¡± Do you think the seer might have said something that really doesn¡¯t sound right but Shane felt like it was the truth?, and it probably is the truth but then you don¡¯t know? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, I¡¯m really confused ¡± She said and in a swift, was up on her feet.


    ¡± You¡¯re not hungry? ¡± Mira asked but she shook her head and walked away, approaching the stairs.


    ****


    * Next Morning *


    La looked at her reflection in the mirror one more time before walking away. She felt ufortable as usual in the cover makeup but she had no choice.


    She can¡¯t appear as La on a date with Shane, the media might find out.


    She walked down the stairs elegantly and Shane¡¯s eyesnded on her and he suddenly lost himself staring at her even without knowing, until us tapped him softly.


    He looked away and when La finally got to them, he began walking away while La rushed over to him and interlocked their hands, taking him by suprise as he looked at her confusedly but she only smiled as they continued their walk out of the mansion.


    They sessfully got into the car and the driver drove them off to their destination.


    La suddenly thought of clearing the air about yesterday,,  she cleared her throat lightly and that got Shane¡¯s attention. He turned to her.


    ¡± About yesterday¡­ ¡± She started with a pause to study Shane¡¯s look but he only stared on at her.


    ¡± I really didn¡¯t understand anything thedy had said, so I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any need for you to suddenly act nervous around me,, you should just go back to the normal you ¡± She said slowly and looked at Shane who stared at her without saying a word. He suddenly raised his brows slightly after he had processed everything she said,,


    ¡± What made you think I was nervous yesterday? ¡± He asked and she scoffed before looking away.


    ¡± You don¡¯t have to pretend, I saw how nervous you were,, you didn¡¯t even say any word again to me ¡± She exined cutely and he chuckled at her cuteness.


    ¡± Alright ma¡¯am ¡± He teased and that sent a blush to her cheeks as they reddened immediately. She looked away swiftly but he had caught her, he chuckled silently before he looked away.


    ***


    Some guards directed them into the restaurant while La kept looking around as they led them to a reserved seat.


    Shane sat down and La did the same, her eyes still roaming around the environment they were seated.


    Shane noticed this,, ¡± You don¡¯t like this ce? ¡± He asked and she looked at him and then shook her head.


    ¡± No, I¡¯m just wondering why we¡¯re the only one here ¡± She said more like a question.


    ¡± Oh,, I booked this ce alone for us ¡± He replied and she nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She said with a smile to a server who brought their already ordered food.


    La noticed Shane¡¯s gaze on her and she turned to him with a slightly raised brow.


    ¡± Um,, nothing ¡± Shane replied, looking away from her. He had been staring at her,, ¡± I¡¯m just wondering if you¡¯re really okay with this ce? ¡± He asked and she smiled before responding,, ¡± Of course, I am.. it¡¯s nice ¡± She replied, looking around once again.


    With that, they dig in immediately and began eating in silence.


    The TV screen popped up and what was going on caught La¡¯s attention.


    It was an interview with Brielle that had happened in the past. She kept on staring at Brielle in the recorded interview and couldn¡¯t help butment on her irresistible beauty. ¡± She¡¯s pretty ¡± Shemented unconsciously and that got Shane¡¯s attention.


    He looked at her before turning his head to what she was staring at her. His eyes met with Brielle on the TV screen and he stared for a while before looking away.


    ¡± Yeah, she is ¡± He said and La snapped out of her thoughts,, ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked absentmindedly,, ¡± Oh yeah, she¡¯s pretty ¡± She said again and Shane smiled lightly.


    ¡± But, do you think I¡¯m more prettier? ¡± She blurted out without thinking. Shane¡¯s confused look made her realize what she had just said.


    ¡± Oh, I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered, biting her lips slightly.


    Shane looked away with a silent chuckle and she pinched herself secretly.


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong with you!? ¡± She snapped at herself silently.


    ¡± Your natural look is prettier ¡± He suddenly said and she raised her head in shock only to meet with his intense gaze on her.


    She finally processed what he had said and her lips crept into a secret smile and her heart lept for joy.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She mumbled and he smiled lightly.


    Shane realized he had been smiling often eversince he had met her and wondered the reason for that, but he loves the feeling anyways.


    ¡± So, what¡¯s your favorite food? ¡± La asked without looking up as she chewed her food.


    ¡± Um.. I don¡¯t really have one, but I love Chocte truffles.. probably cause they have lots of choctes in it  ¡± He said and she chuckled before a light gasp escaped her lips.


    ¡± Chocte truffles?? ¡± She asked unbelievably and he nodded.


    ¡± Wow, I love them too,, they¡¯re my favorite.. I mean were my favorite ¡± She corrected and he raised his brows.


    ¡± How?¡­ ¡±


    ¡± I loved them as a kid,, I always eat them a lot,, that was when dad¡¯s business was still going on well,, we were a bit rich then ¡± She said, cutting him off and he nodded.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± What happened to his business? ¡± He asked anxiously.


    ¡± I.. I really don¡¯t know, it just copsed or something ¡± She said and he nodded, not wanting to bother her about it anymore.


    ¡± So, where do you think we should go after this? ¡± Shane suddenly asked and she raised her head and stared into space for a while like she was in thoughts.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go to amusement parks or let¡¯s go watch operas like Royal Opera House at cinemas,, or we could go to zoos ¡± She suggested and he nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Alright, we¡¯ld do any of that ¡± He replied and she smiled lightly before continuing her meal.¡±


    ¡± So, have you ever been on a date with Brielle here? ¡± La suddenly asked and Shane shook his head.


    ¡± No, you¡¯re the firstdy I¡¯ll ever bring here ¡± He said and the thought of him calling her ady sent a blush to her cheeks but she tried her best to hide it.


    ¡± So, you¡¯ve never gone on a date with Brielle? ¡± She asked and he shook his head .


    ¡± Well, we both went on a date in the past, but ever since we both established ourpanies,, we haven¡¯t really had a time to go on one, or let¡¯s say she didn¡¯t have the time to ¡± He responded and she nodded.


    ¡± But I¡¯ve gone on lots of dates with my past girlfriends ¡± He suddenly said and she raised her head in a swift, looking at him in suprise. Shane noticed the look on her face and he raised his brows slightly.


    ¡± You had other girlfriends apart from Brielle? ¡± She asked, still wearing that suprised look on and he nodded.


    ¡± But.. I thought you were bethroed to Brielle right from birth? ¡± She asked.


    He smiled lightly before shooking his head, ¡± No, it¡¯s all a contract marriage, we only decided to date so it wouldn¡¯t be a loveless marriage between us ¡± He exined and she nodded, understanding what he had said a bit.


    ¡± So, when were you guys informed? ¡±


    ¡± When we were in college, I was 20 then ¡± He replied, as he sipped from the cup he was holding while La kept on staring at him.


    ¡± So?¡­ How many exes do you have? ¡± She asked and he chuckled,, ¡± Is this some interogation session? ¡± He asked and she smiled.


    ¡± Ofcourse not, I¡¯m just curious ¡± She said, lowering her head while she picked up her cutlery.


    Shane smiled before deciding to talk,, ¡± Well, my first girlfriend was when I was 16, I was in highschool then¡­ and we broke up when I was 18,, and some monthster I had another girlfriend and we went our separate ways when I was 20, and it was then dad informed me about the contract marriage,, I was a bit d, at least I wouldn¡¯t have to face another heartbreak before I finally would be able to settle down, since it was a contract marriage, we would be together for life¡­ ¡± He paused as he took a nce at La to study her expression but she had that curious look on that urged him to continue and he did.


    ¡± So, we both decided to date for some years so as to get used to each other and probably fall in love and we did,, it happened and here we are, waiting to get married ¡± He exined with a little smile on his face. He looked at La whose gaze was focused on his face as she stared at him endlessly.


    ¡± So, have you ever heard a?¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Are you¡­ still in love with her? ¡± She suddenly blurted out without thinking, cutting him off.


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    ¡± Huh? ¡± He asked unsure of what he had just heard. La shook her head swiftly, ¡± , Um, sorry.. you don¡¯t have to answer that dumb question ¡± She muttered and Shane nodded slowly, still confused.


    ¡± But, can the contract marriage be cancelled? ¡± She suddenly asked again tho Shane found it weird but he replied anyways with a nod.


    ¡± So, who¡¯s your favorite opera singer? ¡± Shane asked, trying to divert their attention from what had just happened earlier.


    ¡± Um¡­ I don¡¯t really have one, but I like Kathleen Battle,, she has a distinctive vocal range and tone ¡± She replied and Shane nodded in approval. ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s good ¡± He added.


    ¡± I like Cecilia Bartoli more, her vocal voice is just too good ¡± He said and La nodded


    ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s pretty good ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± So, do we go watch the Opera after this? ¡± He asked. ¡± Nah, we should go to the movies, there¡¯s this new movie series showing at the cinema today ¡± She declined. ¡°Alright then ¡± He said with a smile.


    ****


    ¡± I¡¯m home ¡± La announced as she walked into her room.


    ¡± Mirah? ¡± She called again but got no response. She heard sshes of water from the bathroom and she knew it was Mirah in there.


    She walked over to the mirror and checked her reflection. She was still wearing the cover makeup, still having Brielle¡¯s look.


    ¡± She¡¯s really pretty ¡± She muttered and she reminisced on what happened during the date.


    ¡± What was wrong with me then?, why would I ask him that dumb question? ¡± She muttered and then her eyes suddenly widened.


    ¡± We¡¯re having the wedding next tomorrow!! ¡± She gasped and remembered the maids she had seen downstairs. They were busy decorating the living room, cause she was tired, she didn¡¯t bother to ask them anything.


    ¡± So, next tomorrow¡­ ¡± She thought and walked over to the bed. Shended her butt on it.


    ¡± I¡¯m leaving soon ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± So, this is why he wanted us to go out? ¡± She thought silently and weirdly, her mood changed.


    She didn¡¯t notice Mirah was already standing in front of her until Mira snapped her fingers, jerking her out of her thoughts.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked unconsciously, ¡± What were you saying? ¡± She asked again and Mirah shook her head before having her seat beside her.


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong?, Are you okay? ¡± She asked and La sighed before nodding.


    ¡± Yeah, I guess so¡­ I should be happy since the wedding is just two days from now, then we can finally be free from all this stress ¡± She said and stood up, and began walking away without saying any more word.


    Mirah who understood what was wrong with her let out a sigh,, ¡± Where are you headed to? ¡± She asked, watching La who held some wipes.


    ¡± I wanna wipe this makeup off ¡± She muttered and with that walked into the bathroom.


    *****


    * Shane¡¯s Suite *


    ¡± So, you paid for my dad¡¯s treatment bills? ¡± La asked in suprise and Shane nodded.


    She had decided to ask him about it and he gave her a positive reply.


    ¡± Why? ¡± She asked, lowering her voice and he raised his brows slightly.


    ¡± Why did you do that? ¡± She asked again and with the way she was staring at Shane suddenly got him nervous. He itched his ear,, ¡± Um,, I just¡­ just thought of helping ¡± He uttered silently, not looking at her.


    ¡± Why? ¡± She asked, making him nervous the more.


    Can¡¯t she see he¡¯s trying his best to reply without actually spilling out some things he isn¡¯t supposed to say, but here she is,, instilling him more to talk why he¡¯s nervous.


    ¡± Um, can we talk about something else? ¡± He asked in an awkward voice and she inhaled softly.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he raised his head up to her.


    ¡± You¡¯re not angry? ¡± He asked, obviously suprised. He was expecting her to re up at the fact that he meddled into her private life.


    ¡± Ofcourse not, why would I be? ¡± She asked, slowlying back to the cheerful La as she satfortably on the couch beside him while he gently did the same.


    ¡± I mean¡­ why would I be??, the contract is ending soon.. and we¡¯re going on our separate ways soon,, I don¡¯t see any reason for us to argue more ¡± She muttered silently, but audible enough for him to hear.


    ¡± Yeah¡­ ¡± He paused, inhaling deeply.


    ¡± Everything¡¯s ending soon, the wedding is just two days from now,, I¡¯m d.. you¡¯ld be free from all these stress now¡­ that¡¯s what you wanted right? ¡± He asked, staring at her.


    La went silent for a while before turning to him only to meet with his intense gaze on her,, she stared back at him and it seems none of them were willing to break the stare as it was getting more intense.


    A knock at the door caught their attention, breaking them out of their thoughts. La stood immediately, ¡± Um,, I should leave now ¡± She said and Shane nodded and watched as she walked out, in the process opening the door for us who was expecting a response from inside.


    La bowed a little and he returned her greeting with a light smile as he made his way into the suite while La made her way down the stairs.


    us bowed a little to Shane and he only nodded in reply,, ¡± Go on ¡± He urged him to speak up.


    ¡± The wedding dress is here and the preparations at the venue are done ¡± He reported. Shane nodded and directed him to leave with a wave of his hands which he understood immediately.


    He bowed lightly before making his way out of the suite.


    Shane exhaled deeply as his head were filled with thoughts of La. She¡¯s really different,, different from every other girl he had ever met. Tho, it isn¡¯t right saying this, but she¡¯s different even from Brielle.


    She¡¯s pretty, nice, different and perfect. Her tastes for different things got him hooked even without knowing. But everything¡¯s about ending,, she¡¯s leaving soon,, in just two days.


    ****


    La heard a knock at the door and tiredly, she turned to Mirah.


    ¡± Please attend to whoever that is, I¡¯m tired ¡± She said, yawning tiredly.


    Jennifer had put her through a lot of work, choosing her makeup, her jewelries, flowers,, and all other things.


    Mirah scoffed out loud. ¡± Not like I didn¡¯t pass through the same stress as you did.. ¡± She muttered before walking over to the door anyways.


    She twisted the door knob open, revealing Shane, his hands dipped into his pockets.


    ¡± Sir¡­ ¡± Mirah called out in suprise.


    ¡± Is La in? ¡± He asked in a soft voice. She nodded,, ¡± Yeah, I should call her out ¡±


    She said and without waiting for a response, she walked in, closing the door behind her.


    ¡± La, it¡¯s Shane¡­ he requests your attention ¡± Merely hearing that, La spranged up.


    ¡± Really?, like seriously?, He¡¯s outside? ¡± She asked. Mirah taken aback by her questions, nodded anyways.


    ¡± Gosh, he can¡¯t see me in this ¡± La muttered and in a swift, rushed away to her wardrobe. She was putting on a transparent gown.


    She took a top coupled with a short and wore them in a rush. The short barely reached her thighs but she wore it anyways. She didn¡¯t want to dy Shane.


    ¡± Huff ¡± She breathed in and thenposed herself properly before walking over to the door while Mirah stood still on a spot, watching her friend in awe.


    La walked over to the door and twisting the door knob, Shane came into view. She let out a big smile. ¡± Shane! ¡± She called cheerfully and Shane returned the cheerful smile.


    ¡± Um, are you busy?.. or?.. ¡±


    ¡± No! ¡± She replied in a snap, cutting him off.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± I mean. No am not ¡± La muttered, a bit embarrassed at her outburst.


    ¡± Oh, okay then¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Do you want us to go somewhere together? ¡± She asked but she shook his head.


    ¡± No, I just want us to make something together.. in the kitchen ¡± He said and her brows rose slightly.


    ¡± You cook? ¡± She asked, a bit suprised.


    ¡± Yeah, but not frequently ¡± He replied and she nodded.


    ¡± Alright then, I¡¯ll be there in a minute¡­ I have to go change my short short.. I mean my short¡­. short!! ¡± She said, stressing the word short and he let out a chuckle.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, I understand.. you meant the short you¡¯re putting on is short ¡± He said and she nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I meant that ¡± She said and they both let out augh.


    ¡± I should go change then¡­ ¡± She said slowly after theugh died down and Shane nodded, biting his lips slowly.


    She smiled once again before walking in while Shane let out a big sigh and his hands crawled up to his chest. His heart!


    It¡¯s beating so fast.


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 Chapter 18

    Wedding gown, Veil, Flowers, Makeup, essories.


    To La, everything seemed like she was staring at the reflection of an entirely different person. She was putting on a heavy makeup even as Brielle.


    A sigh eluded her lips as she lowered her eyes, nervousness kicking in and the realization to the fact that this is really happening. The day they had been waiting for is finally here. She¡¯s getting married to Shane Kent, disguised as his fiancee or let¡¯s say on his fiancee¡¯s behalf.


    She had always wished for a low-key wedding whenever it¡¯s the right time for her to get married, even if she eventually turns out rich, in the future.


    She had always wished for her marriage to only ever happen once. She had always had this goal in mind. She would never get married twice to different men, it¡¯s either she¡¯s married to her husband forever, or she never remarried again even after divorce.


    But now,, she has no choice. It has to happen now. She would have her wedding twice with different men.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay?, You seemed out for a minute? ¡± Mirah asked, jolting her out of her thoughts. She let in a deep breath before managing to disy a simple smile, trying to hide the nervous look that is obviously ring on her face.


    Mirah let out a simple smile. Taking La¡¯s hands into her palm, she squeezed it softly. ¡± You¡¯ll be fine, no one¡¯s gon¡¯ find out ¡± She assured and La nodded.


    The truth is, she isn¡¯t really bothered about people finding out, she knew that¡¯s not going to happen. It¡¯s something else.. something else is filled in her thoughts.


    ¡± And you¡­ you look great ¡± La mentioned as she took notice of Mirah¡¯s dress. Truly, Jennifer did her best.


    ¡± Yeah, thanks ¡± Mirah replied with a simple smile on.


    ¡± Come on, you should be done by now ¡± One of Brielle¡¯s friend suddenly said as she rushed over to them. Mirah moved away from La almost immediately and made her way out of the dressing room.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m done now Lily ¡± La mentioned with a forced smile.


    ¡± Gosh, you¡¯re so pretty ¡± Lily gushed and La let out a chuckle.


    ¡± You too ¡± Lamented and that sent a little blush to Lily¡¯s cheeks.


    ¡± Ofcourse, the maid of honor should look outstanding ¡± She said proudly and La couldn¡¯t help but release a shortugh.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± The rest are waiting, let¡¯s move ¡± Lily said as she grabbed Mirah¡¯s hands.


    ****


    As La walked down the aisle alongside Brielle¡¯s dad, Mr Caddel. She could feel all eyes on her. One look at them, she could read the awes and tinge of enviouness that hid within a few. If only they knew she wasn¡¯t the real Brielle. But no, they don¡¯t, the cover makeup is really perfect. None of them noticed, not even Brielle¡¯s parents.


    As soon as sheid eyes on Shane, her heart lept in happiness. This is really happening. Tho, she¡¯s aware the wedding is fake, she can¡¯t help but blush at that fact that she¡¯s getting married to him.


    Her gaze focused on his, she studied his look,, he was looking handsome and dashing in his wedding suit. Brielle is really a lucky woman.


    As Mr Caddel left her at the alter in front of Shane, she stylishly followed his trail down to his seat where Mrs Caddel was also seated. Mrs Caddel shed her a wide smile and she returned it slightly before turning her gaze back to the priest who had began the procession.


    She couldn¡¯t help but look around the environment as the priest went on, there were lots of august guests avable at their wedding. What if she hadn¡¯t agreed to disgusing as Brielle?, or what if Shane had call the wedding off after Brielle left,, all these people would have been disappointed.


    She felt a light tap on her hands and she jolted out of her thoughts. She had paced off. ¡± Do you take Shane Kent as your husband? ¡± The priest asked again, shorter than what he had said at first.


    La nced at Shane who has this soft and pleading look on. She looked away and then nodded. ¡± Yes. Yes, I do ¡± She replied bodly and in confidence that there was a light cheer amongst the congregation.


    La watched him slid the ring into her fourth finger. The small diamond stone shimmered and seemed right at ce. It¡¯s pretty.


    Holding the wedding band in her right hand, she took hold of his right hand in the left of hers. His hand was warm and soft. It felt a bit strange as she held onto his hand and slowly, slid the ring into the rightful finger


    ¡± ¡­ now, I pronounce you, husband and wife ¡± The priest dered and a light cheer and apuse erupted. She put up a simple smile, after all, a bride has got to be happy at her wedding.


    ¡± You may now kiss the bride ¡± Kiss? Her eyes widened as she looked up to Shane. He seemed hesistant for a while as his eyes left hers for a moment.


    But slowly, he took few steps closer to her.


    ¡± What? Is he.. is he really going to kiss me? ¡± La thought as she gulped down into nothing, blinking her eyes abruptly as Shane moved closer, her heartbeat thudding so loud.


    Shane drawed more closer, their lips just some few inches away from each other, he moved to the right side of her cheek and ced his lips there, for a while. The audience cheered loudly, it seems they really didn¡¯t get a clear view of what had happened. Shane finally moved away and La blinked her eyes repeatedly for a while before turning her face to the crowd. Her eyesnded on Mr& Mrs Caddel, they had big smiles on their face but she couldn¡¯t help but notice a hint of sadness on their face. The gave her thumbs up from their seat and she smiled widely.


    ***


    ¡± We love you baby ¡± Mrs Caddel cried as they engulfed La in their arms.


    ¡± Comeon.. mo. m.. we would be meeting soon anyways, not like I¡¯m leaving forever ¡± La said, trying to break free. She was getting ufortable already.


    Mrs Cadd wiped her tears, as she sniffed.


    ¡± You¡¯re still bent on leaving?, don¡¯t you think Shane would be hurt?, you can¡¯t just leave a day after the wedding? ¡± Mrs Caddel said while La stared on in confusion.


    ¡± Um.. yeah, I¡¯ld find a way anyways,, I promise ¡± She said, to she wasn¡¯t sure of what she was saying.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine daughter,, I trust you ¡± Mr Caddel said and pecked her cheeks.


    ¡± I love you dad ¡± She said with a forced smile.


    ¡± Hmm¡­ You can¡¯t do that to my wife, you know? ¡± Shane said teasingly as he suddenly walked over to them and hung his arm around La¡¯s neck. His touch on her neck sent a tinge of a weird sensation to her body and she shivered a bit.


    The couple burst intoughter,ughing at his joke. ¡± Ofcourse she¡¯s your wife now, you finally took her from us ¡± Mr Caddel said and Shaneughed but in between thatugh was an angry look.


    If only he could tear them apart, why are they acting like they¡¯re not aware of what their daughter almost caused.


    ¡± We¡¯ld leave you too to yourself then, bye Brielle¡­ we¡¯ld be expecting you ¡± They said  passing a secret message to her through thest sentence but La didn¡¯t understand what it meant but she nodded anyways.


    Her gaze trailed off and itnded on Shane. He was watching as Brielle¡¯s parents walked away and if looks could kill, they¡¯ld be dead by now. ¡± Hey!, You¡¯re gritting your teeth at your inws ¡± La said jokingly as she hit his hand.


    He snapped out of his thoughts as he took his gaze away from them.


    He focused his gaze on La.¡± Thanks ¡± He whispered but loud enough for her to hear. She blushed secretly but covered it with a smile.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± She said as she tucked some loose strands of her hair behind her ear.


    ¡± Brielle¡¯s parents¡­ they look suspicious and they talked about some suspicious things earlier tho I couldn¡¯t understand them, but I think you should make a research to probably find out what¡¯s wrong¡­ ¡± La paused when she noticed Shane wasn¡¯t giving her any response. He only stared at her endlessly with an unreadable look on.


    ¡± Shane¡­ ¡± She tapped him slowly and softly.


    ¡± You look really.. pretty today.. ¡± He muttered and she was suddenly confused tho a part of her enjoyed how he stared at her but it¡¯s weird.


    ¡± Um¡­ thanks ¡± She said, bitting her lower lips in the process and that seemed to do the job.


    His gazended on her soft and tempting lips and before he could get a hold of himself. In a swift, he pulled her to him and boom¡­ his lips were on hers..


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 Chapter 19

    Shane snapped out of his thoughts and looked away from her lips.


    ¡± What¡¯d you think went wrong?, I don¡¯t think her parents are aware that she wasn¡¯t nning on attending the wedding ¡± La asked worriedly.


    Shane held her hands,, ¡± You shouldn¡¯t worry about that, leave that to me, I¡¯ll handle it ¡± Shane assured. She nodded slowly and her eyesnded on Mirah who was chatting with Brielle¡¯s friends.


    ¡± When are we leaving? ¡± She asked, turning to Shane.


    ¡± We should leave now ¡± He said, ncing at his gold wristwatch, and with that led the way. He getured to us who whistled to Shane¡¯s guards and they rushed after them immediately and led them outside to their car.


    ¡± What about Mirah? ¡± La asked as they got into the car.


    ¡± Behind us ¡± He muttered and La turned her head to the window side. She saw Mirah being guided to the other car behind them and she sighed in relief and almost immediately their driver ignited the car and drove off.


    Shane heaved a sigh of relief,, it¡¯s finally over. He¡¯s really d nothing went wrong, all thanks to thisdy sitting next to him.


    His gaze was still on her, staring deeply at her. What caught his attention on her? Why was he so bent on her being his recement bride? He¡¯s confused on why he wanted her right from the beginning. But either ways, he¡¯s d he did.


    La happened to turn her head and that moment and their gaze met. He took that moment to study facial features. She¡¯s really pretty. Tho she¡¯s still Brielle right now, but a different Brielle. Probably because of the excess makeup. But it made her look pretty.


    La stared at him endlessly,, the past few days they¡¯ve been together, she has gotten to learn some things about him. He might look cold on the outside but he has a good heart. He¡¯s really nice too. His handsome look isn¡¯t left out too. He has all the definition of being a perfect husband just like she had always wished for,, but it isn¡¯t possible. He belongs to someone else,, someone other than her.


    She suddenly looked away but he didn¡¯t take his eyes off her. He kept staring at her.


    ****


    They were finally home, La got down from the car first while Shane followed behind. Some maids apanied La to her room, to help with her dress and other essories she was putting on.


    They were still on it when Mirah also arrived and they also helped with hers. Brielle¡¯s friends had left earlier at the wedding with an excuse that they had important things to do at home.


    ¡± Here, you should have some ¡± Mirah offered as she entered the room with a bowl of ice cream in her hand. ¡± Some?.. or all?.. ¡± La asked as she took the bowl from her.


    Mirah let out a scoff and then rolled her eyes. ¡± Not all, just some.. I¡¯m hungry ¡± She replied. ¡± Not like you didn¡¯t eat at the wedding?¡­ I ate nothing at all, we were busy dancing all through and doing some other couples boring stuffs while I was starving deep down.. so annoying ¡± Lained and Mirah let out a chuckle. ¡± Alright, I¡¯ll go get some more for you ¡± She said and La smiled. And with that, Mirah walked out of the room while La rushed the ice cream not minding the coldness on her teeth.


    ***


    ¡± So, we¡¯re leaving soon? ¡± Mirah suddenly asked as they munched slowly on the chips before them. ¡± I guess ¡± La replied with a short sigh.


    ¡± You don¡¯t wanna leave? ¡± Mirah teased and La let out a chuckle. ¡± What?, Of course not, we have to go to college, and as per the contract, we have to part ways after the wedding ¡± She stated as she dipped more chips into her mouth, making her cheeks full.


    ¡± What if the contract hadn¡¯t stated that?, would you stay? ¡± Mirah asked again, this time getting more serious as she looked intently at La.


    La let out a scoff still munching on her chips. ¡± I¡¯m just a recement,, he has a wife now, what am I?, Some home wrecker? ¡± She asked and Mirah released augh.


    ¡± Alright, that¡¯s damn funny ¡± She said in between theugh. She suddenly stopped and then turned to La who muched on her chips quietly. ¡± Do you¡­ perhaps like Shane? ¡± She blurted out and La¡¯s mouth stopped making movements.


    She was shocked and taken aback at Mirah¡¯s question. Why would she ask her question like that? ¡± Do you? ¡± She asked again and this time around, La turned to her. ¡± Do I? ¡± She asked, directing the question back to Mirah.


    ¡± Well, I think you do ¡± Mirah asked as she took some chips into her mouth and Ka¡¯s brows turned into a furrow. ¡± You think I do? ¡± She asked and Mirah nodded


    ¡± Why would I?, I mean all these is a contract and to top that, he has a fiancee who¡¯s now his wife.. and he¡¯s older than me¡­ I just graduated from highschool still trying to make sure I have a future,, but him.. he¡¯s achieved all this, and I¡¯m sure he loves Brielle so much, so why would I like him that way if I¡¯m well aware of all this,, why would you think I do?.. ¡± She asked, turning to Mirah.


    Mirah let out a sigh and turned to La swiftly, ¡± First, you stare at him too much and suddenly pace off,, Two, you have this caring look whenever you stare at him, three, you always want to make sure you¡¯re doing the right thing just to please him andstly,, ¡± She paused and suddenly drew closer to La. ¡± Today, at the wedding,, you were expecting him to kiss you, weren¡¯t you? ¡± She asked, staring deeply into La¡¯s eyes and she let out an incoherent cough.


    ¡± What¡­ what are you talking about.. No, I wasn¡¯t ¡± La defended, standing up swiftly and without waiting for a reply, she rushed out of the room. Mirah smiled knowingly and poured La¡¯s left over chips to hers.


    La walked out of the room with her chest thumping loudly and she held it. She let out sigh as she walked downstairs


    It was almost night but some maids could still be seen around, they were still cleaning the mansion. Shane¡¯s friends or business partners hade earlier that evening to celebrate personally with him tho she couldn¡¯te out from her room to meet them, cause she had  removed the cover makeup.


    She walked over to the kitchen and Lady Macbeth was there preparing their meal. She smiled before walking over to her. ¡± Let me help you ¡± She said as she took the wooden spoon she was holding from her.


    ¡± Um.. Shane¡­ ¡±


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, he already gave me the permission to make his meals ¡± She said truthfully and Lady Macbeth nodded.


    ¡± Let¡¯s move on then ¡± She said and they both continued with the food.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± So, you two are leaving soon? ¡± Lady Macbeth asked and La nodded.


    ¡± When?.. ¡±


    ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± When are you leaving? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Oh¡­ I don¡¯t know, I think tomorrow, I would have to ask Shane or us when¡­ we weren¡¯t informed ¡± She said and Lady Macbeth nodded before letting out a chuckle.


    ¡± What? ¡± La asked when she noticed Lady Macbeth¡¯s stare on her as she chopped some veggies.


    ¡± Why do you look like you don¡¯t want to go? ¡± Lady Macbeth asked, returning back to her previous activity.


    ¡± Do I look like that? ¡± La asked and she nodded.


    ¡± I have to leave, I need to go to school and Shane¡¯s wife might suddenlye back home anytime, she doesn¡¯t wanna see a stranger in her husband¡¯s home ¡± She exined and Lady Macbeth chuckled again.


    ¡± You know, there¡¯s a way you could stay and still school and without getting to worry about La finding out  ¡± Lady Macbeth suddenly said and La stopped abruptly.


    She turned to Lady Macbeth with a raised brown and a curious look on.


    ¡± There is? ¡± She asked and Lady Macbeth burst intoughter.


    ¡± Of course there isn¡¯t, your look says it all, you don¡¯t wanna leave ¡± She teased and La turned away from her in embarrassment tho she had rolled her eyes secretly.


    ¡± So, where do you live? Or where do you work? ¡± Lady Macbeth asked as they both continued their cooking.


    ¡± I live down the streets in New York and I worked as a server in Yummy restaurant, you must know the restaurant, it¡¯s really popr ¡± She exined and Lady Macbeth nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I know that ce¡­ huff, we¡¯re done ¡± Lady Macbeth said as they both washed their hands in the basin.


    ¡± You should go call them while I serve the dishes ¡± Lady Macbeth suggested and La nodded as she walked out the kitchen.


    Some droplets of water from her watery hands dropped on the floor and she stepped on them and dramatically, slipped. She was almost on the floor when a hefty hand caught her and her chest mmed on his. She looked up and met with his soul- piercing eyeballs and he had a worried look on.


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    La blinked her eyes repeatedly as she was suprised to see Shane engulfing her in his arms. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± His soft and calm voice came out in a whisper and she nodded almost immediately.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    He released her slowly but she held his arms for support as she bnced her stance on the ground. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered as she raised her head to him.


    ¡± So?¡­ where were you headed before? ¡± He asked gently as he dipped his hands into his pockets. ¡± Yeah, I was, actually on my way to call you and Mirah down for dinner ¡± She exined and Shane only nodded in response.


    ¡± Um¡­ I should go call Mirah now ¡± La added when Shane didn¡¯t give a reply. With that, she walked away from him while Shane continued his walk to the kitchen, he met with Lady Macbeth who was just on her way out of the kitchen.


    ¡± Let me help you with this ¡± Shane offered as he collected the tray containing some dishes she was carrying. ¡± Sir¡­ ¡± Before Lady Macbeth couldplete her word, Shane had walked away with the tray. Lady Macbeth was a bit taken aback by his action, but she smiled anyways, d that he¡¯s gradually changing.


    La walked back to the dinning room with Mirah and the duo were more than suprised when they saw Shane setting the table in ce of Lady Macbeth.


    ¡± Wow ¡± La muttered still staring at the scene together with Mirah. ¡± Hey!, you two are here already ¡± Lady Macbeth called on seeing them, and that turned Shane¡¯s attention to them and he smiled lightly at them.


    ¡± Are you two not hungry? ¡± Lady Macbeth voice jolted them out of their trances, and with that they made their way to the dinning table. They had their seat and Shane also joined them on the seat right next to La.


    Lady Macbeth made to leave but Shane stopped her as he held her hand gently,, ¡± You should eat with us ¡± He stated, shocking the hell out of the girls. Lady Macbeth wasn¡¯t left out as she stared at him unbelievably.


    Did he just say that? ¡± Me?¡­ eat.. here? ¡± She stuttered and Shane nodded. She sat down still astonished by his behaviour. They watched as he personally helped her dish her food into a te, granting them the greatest shock of their life as they stared on at him unable to believe the fact that he was truly the one sitting before them.


    With this, they all ate in silence tho the threedies kept stealing nces at Shane frequently while he atefortably, unbothered about the fact that he got three pairs of eyes staring at him at several intervals.


    ***


    Shane was finally done with his food while La was only left with some few leftovers. Shane wiped his mouth with a napkin and then dropped it on the table.


    He got up from his seat and La looked up at him. ¡± Um.. La when you¡¯re done with your meal, could you please see me in my suite? ¡± He asked, a little bit polite with his words.


    ¡± Um.. sure ¡± La replied and he let out a simple smile before walking away. ¡± He allows you in his suite? ¡± Lady Macbeth asked like she was suprised and La nodded.


    ¡± Wow! he never allows anyone else apart from his personal guard and us in there ¡± She exined. ¡± Well, I¡¯ve never been in his suite before ¡± Mirah muttered and Lady Macbeth let out a silent chuckle.


    ****


    ¡± I¡¯m here ¡± La announced as she entered Shane¡¯s Suite and met him sitted on one of the couches with aptop sitting on his thighs.


    ¡± Hey ¡± He called and then dropped hisptop elsewhere as La got to him. La sat down on a couch, right next to his. ¡± So, I¡¯m here¡­ ¡± La said and Shane cleared his throat. ¡± Um.. about today, at the wedding¡­ ¡± He started and then paused a bit, just to study La¡¯s expression and she had an anticipating look on.


    ¡± When I pecked your lips ¡­ ¡± He paused again and then went on without waiting for a reply. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, I really didn¡¯t mean to do that,, I just had to, you know to avoid suspicions.. ¡± He stated and La nodded before talking. ¡± It¡¯s fine, I understand ¡°.


    ¡± And, about the money as agreed would be sent to your ount by tomorrow ¡± He added. ¡± So, when is the contract ending? ¡± La asked as her breathing suddenly went from calm to a bit intense one.


    ¡± It¡¯s ending tomorrow, but you¡¯re free to leave anytime you want ¡± He said and La muttered an * oh * before nodding. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Shane asked as he noticed her sudden changed expression.


    ¡± It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m fine¡­ I¡¯m totally fine ¡± She muttered. ¡± Um¡­ I should take my leave now ¡± La muttered and Shane nodded and with that, she walked out of his suite.


    She walked out in thoughts. Are they really leaving tomorrow? She badly wants to stay for a day more, but Mirah¡¯s definitely going to ask her about when they are to leave. She would just tell her the contract is ending in two days from now. She walked into their room and just as thought, Mirah stood up abruptly from the bed and walked over to her.


    ¡± So, when are we leaving? ¡± Mirah asked at once. ¡± Um.. the contract is ending in about two days from now ¡± She lied and Mirah nodded as she sighed in relief. ¡± I¡¯m d, I can¡¯t wait to leave, I miss our workmates  She gushed as she jumped on the bed.


    ¡± You seem really happy that we¡¯re leaving! ¡± La said more like a question and Mirah nodded. ¡± Of course, I am, I can¡¯t wait for us to start college,, but before then, I have to make sure I pack enough bowls of ice cream with me, I¡¯ve grown so addicted to the ice creams here in just some few days ¡± She gushed. La shook her head at her childishness before walking over to her on the bed.


    *** Next Morning ***


    ¡± So, you lied to me? ¡± Mirah asked as she burst in through the door.


    ¡± What.. are you talking about? ¡± La raised her head from her phone.


    ¡± us said the contract is ending today and we can leave today if we want to, why did you lie? ¡± Mirah rushed at once.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered with a sigh.


    Mira walked over to her and then sat down on the bed beside her.


    ¡± See,, I really want us to leave cause I¡¯m scared,, we are all d that the wedding happened sessfully¡­ But, we could still get caught now,, what if Brielle¡¯s parents suddenly get in contact with her and then she finds out someone had reced her,, I know she would definitely find outter but that would be solved by her together with Shane.. we don¡¯t want to witness it,, so we have to hurry¡­ ¡±


    ¡± And, we should start schooling immediately, we missed out a term already and I didn¡¯t see any reason for us to stay here any longer, we did our job and we got our pay, and as per the contract, we ate to leave ¡± Mirah exined.


    ¡± I know,, you¡¯re right, we should leave¡­ I just don¡¯t know why I would want us to stay a bit longer when we definitely have no home here ¡± She said and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Alright, we would leaveter in the evening then ¡± La said and Mirah smiles brightly.


    ¡± This is exactly why I love you baby ¡± She said and dramatically blew her a kiss and La let out a chuckle.


    ¡± We should start packing our bags now ¡± La said and Mirah nodded. With this, they both got to work.


    Tho, she doesn¡¯t want to leave now, but she¡¯s a bit d everything hase to an end, see wouldn¡¯t have to disguise as someone else othe than her.


    She¡¯s relieved of the stress now.


    ***


    ¡± And¡­ done ¡± us said as La finished signing the contract agreement, stating the fact that the contract has ended.


    ¡± And ording to the contract, Miss La would no longer be of service to us,, you¡¯re free now and thanks so much ¡± us said an La let out a little smile.


    ¡± So, the two parties are to part ways and never meet again ¡± us added and this time the duo raised their heads.


    La took a nce at Shane and he did the same. Thier eyes met but they looked away immediately.


    ¡± Thanks so much Miss ¡± Shane thanked and La smiled. ¡± You¡¯re wee Sire ¡± La replied. Just like two business partners who had just finished signing a contract with the other party.


    ¡± So?¡­ ¡± La trailed off.


    ¡± Yeah, a driver is waiting for you two outside ¡± Shane said as he led the way out and they followed him behind.


    A guard guided La and Mirah to a car waiting for then and after entering the car. La let her head out of the car¡¯s window and her eye met with Shane¡¯s.


    Shane waved lightly at her and she noticed the band she had given him the day they both went out on his wrist and she smiled widely, returning the wave.


    The car was ignited an it began to move away slowly. La¡¯s eyes never left Shane¡¯s as the driver drove off slowly and she noticed a hint of sadness on his face tho it wasn¡¯t that obvious and clear, so she wasn¡¯t sure of what she had saw.


    The car finally drove out of sight and La let out a sigh. ¡± Contract ended! ¡± She muttered.


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    La inhaled softly and shut her eyes tightly as the driver drove off in silence.


    ****


    They were finally home and Mirah rushed in happily while the driver helped with their luggages.


    ¡± Finally!, We are home ¡± She gushed happily. La only walked past her without saying a word.


    ¡± What¡¯s wrong with her? ¡± Mirah muttered silently.


    Laid t on the bed after dumping her luggages somewhere. She closed her eyes, lost deep in thoughts.


    It¡¯s just some minutes away now and she¡¯s missing him so bad. That¡¯s really strange. But, he didn¡¯t look like he was going to miss her. He looked okay with her leaving.


    She wished they could stay for some days more. She took her phone and scrolled down to contacts. Her eyesnded on his name saved as * Shane * on her contact list and she tapped on it gently.


    She saw the dial icon and her finger slowly crept closer to it. Why would she call him all of a sudden. Her finger was just an inch away from the dial button when she decided against it, she dropped her phone on the bed and made her way to the bathroom.


    Meanwhile, her finger had unconsciously pressed the dial button and Shane picked the call at the third ring.


    ¡± Hello.. ¡±


    ¡± Hey¡­ ¡±


    ¡± La¡­ ¡± He called severally but got no answer until he hanged up.


    Mirah walked into the room andid t on the bed. She was tired and happy at the same time.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    La walked out of the bathroom and took her phone from the bed. Her eyes caught the call log and she realized she had called Shane without knowing and he picked it, she thought of dialling his number again to tell him it was unknowingly. He picked at the first ring, seems he was expecting her call.


    ¡± Hi ¡± She said gently.


    ¡± Hey La,, you called me the other time ¡± He said and she nodded before realizing he couldn¡¯t see her.


    ¡± Yeah, I did.. it was by mistake, my phone dialed your number ¡± She replied and without seeing him, she could know that he was nodding as he didn¡¯t give a reply quickly.


    ¡± Alright then ¡± He finally said.


    ¡± And thanks for helping ¡± He thanked again and she released a smile.


    ¡± Of course not, I should thank you instead.. thanks for footing my dad¡¯s bills¡± La thanked.


    ¡± It¡¯s nothing ¡± He replied.


    ¡± Um, I should go now.. bye ¡± She stated and he also bade her goodbye before hanging up.


    She inhaled softly before dropping her phone only to meet with Mirah who was staring at her intently.


    ¡± What?¡­ ¡± La asked and Mirah scoffed.


    ¡± You know well that you two are breaching the contract, right? ¡± Mirah asked and she furrowed her brows the more.


    ¡± How?.. I don¡¯t get¡­ ¡±


    ¡± You just called him, you two were on a call just right now,, the contract says after the contract ends, you two are to go your separate ways.. ¡± She stated and La let out a scoff.


    ¡± What?, They only meant that I wouldn¡¯t be of service to them anymore, not like we can¡¯t meet anymore ¡± She replied and Mirah scoffed.


    ¡± You know I¡¯m right ¡± Mirah insisted.


    ¡± So ¡¯cause of a contract, that doesn¡¯t mean we can¡¯t meet ever again, what if I happen to meet him coincidentally,, at a mall?¡­ or at a cafe or anywhere,, does that also mean we¡¯re breaching the contract? ¡± La asked but Mirah only stared on.


    ¡± What?, You won¡¯t say a thing anymore? ¡± La asked in a mocking tone.


    ¡± Why does it look like you really don¡¯t wanna leave, and if your wish could be granted, you would stay forever? ¡± Mirah suddenly asked the most obvious question ever and La went mute.


    ¡± I¡¯m right?, ain¡¯t I? ¡± Mirah asked again.


    ¡± I¡¯m sad, buh I don¡¯t know why,, I just feel sad ¡± La finally broke down. She walked over to the bed and sat down right next to Mirah. She turned to her with sad look, ring so obvious on her face.


    ¡± Why? ¡± Mirah asked as she also looked at her.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, I just.. feel sad,, I just wished I could stay for some few days more with him, maybe then I wouldn¡¯t feel all this ¡± She muttered and Mira pulled her into a hug.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, you¡¯ll be fine ¡± She muttered and La nodded.


    ¡± So, when are we resuming work? ¡± La asked as they broke the hug.


    ¡± Next tomorrow ¡± She replied.


    ¡± We should go see mom and dad tomorrow then ¡± She suggested and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, we should.. and we should buy them enough foodstuffs along with us ¡± Mirah added and La nodded.


    ¡± When are we enrolling in the University? ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± Tomorrow, before we visit mom and dad ¡± She responded and Mirah nodded with a smile.


    ****


    ¡± We did it!! ¡± Mirah jumped happily as she stared at the box sitting before them. It¡¯s containing everything they would be needing for college.


    ¡± I¡¯m so happy, we¡¯re finally college¡¯s students ¡± Mirah gushed and La smiled widely.


    ¡± Me too ¡± She replied as they unwrapped the box.


    ¡± I love you ¡± She said and La turned to her surprisingly.


    ¡± What? ¡±


    ¡± I wouldn¡¯t have achieved this, but it¡¯s all because of you, it only took us a week when we¡¯re supposed to be struggling right now still trying to get money for college bills but you made it happened,, all thanks to you.. ¡± She muttered almost in tears and La sighed.


    ¡± Come on,, don¡¯t cry ¡± La muttered as she drew her closer to her, wiping her tears slowly.


    ¡± We did it together, It wouldn¡¯t have been possible without you..e on.. ¡± She urged her not to cry.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± Mirah muttered again, still in tears while La sighed the more.


    ¡± Can you stop with the unnecessary appreciations,, it¡¯s making you sound nice when you¡¯re not ¡± La groaned and Mirah let out a chuckle. ¡± Ofcourse, I¡¯m nice ¡± She said, hitting La¡¯s arm lightly.


    ¡± So, are we visiting mom and dad now? ¡± Mirah asked and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, we should head out now.. we woulde back to thister ¡± She said, gesturing at the box and with that, they made their way out of their apartment.


    *****


    * Mr and Mrs Brown¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± So, I gave you guys all these? ¡± La asked unbelievably as she stared at the store stacked up with more than enough foodstuffs. Even the apartment looked new and different to her, almost everything had been reconstructed.


    ¡± You didn¡¯t? ¡± Her mom asked, confusedly and La shook her head swiftly.


    ¡± No, I was just joking ¡± La said, covering up her suprise look with a smile. Her mom nodded anyways, still in suspicion. Mr Brown had went on an outing with his friends. Seems, he¡¯s getting really better now.


    La turned to Mirah and she also had the same suprised and shocked look on.


    ¡± So, you two are enrolled now? ¡± Mrs Browns asked, turning to them in excitement and they nodded with smiles on their face, still trying to cover the fact that they¡¯re shocked as hell. They didn¡¯t even do a thing.


    Howe the apartment is all new and changed and they have more than enough foods now. Mrs Brown even said she was nning on opening a mini super mart with the huge money La had sent them, and that alone is confusing them the more. They hadn¡¯t sent a thing to them yet, they were still nning on doing that,, but now¡­


    ¡± So, where did you get all that huge money? ¡± Mrs Brown suddenly asked breaking the two out of their thoughts.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked in confusion.


    ¡± Where did you get such a big money to do all these? ¡± She asked again and La suddenly went numb.


    What was she going to say? She can¡¯t probably tell her mom she acted as a substitute bride for a millionaire.


    ¡± La???,,, Did you steal from someone!? ¡± Her mom suddenly asked as she drew closer to the two girls who were obviously trembling in front of her.


    They couldn¡¯t think of a thing to say. ¡± Mom,e on, don¡¯t you trust me!, I can¡¯t probably steal from someone ¡± La said pretending to be angry and her mom¡¯s face softened.


    ¡± Ofcourse, I know you can¡¯t.. I¡¯m just worried, I mean, all these¡­. Can¡¯t just be from your sry, the money is definitely a huge one.. ¡± Mrs Brown said,, lowering her voice a bit.


    ¡± Um.. we¡­ actually got this money from..  ¡±


    ¡± We won a lottery! ¡± Mirah blurted out instead.


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    ¡± Lottery? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, we won a million dors lottery, but La was too scared to tell you.. she thinks you might get angry ¡± Mirah said, pretending to have a guilty look on.


    ¡± Ofcourse not, I¡¯m proud of you two,, as long as you didn¡¯t steal the money¡­ what¡¯s there to get angry at you two ¡± She stated and their eyes brightened.


    ¡± Really? ¡± They asked unbelievably and Mrs Brown nodded in smiles.


    ¡± Aww, we love you mom ¡± The two girls chorused as they walked over to her and pulled her into a hug. Mrs Brown smiled widely and patted their hairs simultaneously.


    ¡± So, you two are resuming work at that restaurant? ¡± Mrs Brown asked as they pulled away from the hug.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± La mumbled.


    ¡± You will be fine dear, if Allen tries a thing.. inform the cops, okay?.. we¡¯re rich now ¡± Mrs Brown said jokingly and the girls burst intoughter.


    ***


    * The girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± Gosh, that was so close ¡± Mirah muttered as they bothnded their butts on the bed. La nodded in response.


    ¡± But who do you think did it?, It can¡¯t be Shane right? ¡± Mirah asked, tho a part of her is thinking Shane did it.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know,, I¡¯m really suprised, he didn¡¯t mention any of this to me ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± But, why would he do it anyways? He gave us more than enough already ¡± Mirah asked. ¡±  I don¡¯t know why, he probably is trying to relieve us the stress, or he¡¯s paying us back in our own coin since we helped him a lot ¡± La replied and Mirah nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Wr should thank him then ¡± Mirah suggested and La shook her head. Mirah looked at her in confusion.


    ¡± That would mean breaching the contract, and we don¡¯t wanna do that, right? ¡± La teased, using Mirah¡¯s words against her. Mirah let out a scoff.


    ¡± You¡¯re deceiving yourself, we both know you wanna speak to him once again so badly ¡± Mirah said and La let out a short hiss.


    ¡± Who¡¯s gonna talk to him? Me or you? ¡± La asked and Mirah scoffed. ¡± What?, Aren¡¯t you his bride? ¡± She teased and La rolled her eyes. She brought out her cell phone from her pants pocket and dialed Shane¡¯s number.


    He picked at the third ring. ¡± Hello ¡± us¡¯s voice came out instead.


    ¡± us? ¡± La asked, to be sure of whom they were speaking to.


    ¡± Yes, it¡¯s me ¡± us replied.


    ¡± Um, could I speak to Shane? ¡± La asked with a polite tone.


    ¡± Um sure, but not now¡­ Sire is in a board meeting right now ¡± He replied and La nodded. ¡± Ok then, but could you give me a call when he¡¯s done? ¡± She asked. ¡± Sure, I will ¡± us replied and La let out a slight smile. ¡± Alright then, bye ¡± She said and with that cut the call.


    ¡± He has resumed work!?, It¡¯s just two days after his wedding!! ¡± Mirah eximed and La chuckled. ¡± I know right, he¡¯s workaholic ¡± She replied and Mirah let out a shortugh.


    ¡± We should get ready for tomorrow¡¯s work ¡± Mirah suggested and La nodded in response.


    ¡± We¡¯re resuming school in two days from now, we should prepare for that too¡­. How about we buy a mini car? ¡± Mirah suggested and La rolled her eyes at her suggestion.


    ¡± Dude, the school isn¡¯t that far from here, we could board a cab everyday instead ¡± La opposed. Mirah let out a hiss. ¡± What if the money suddenly finish?, You know we paid for our tuition fees till we are done in that school, and that¡¯s a lot¡­ The money might finish anytime from now ¡± Mirah said, still standing firm in her decision.


    ¡± Alright then, we¡¯ld get a mini car¡­ Only for school ¡± La finally gave in, emphasizing on the word * Only *.


    ¡± Yeah, whatever ¡± Mirah muttered.


    ¡± Do you think Allen noticed I was disguised as Shane¡¯s bride instead, He wouldn¡¯t stop passing me a smirk whenever my eyes met with his at the reception ¡± La muttered, a little bit scared.


    Mirah let out a scoff, ¡± Who cares if he noticed?, Not like he can do a thing anyways ¡± Mirah said, confidently.


    ¡± I can¡¯t help but get scared, what if he informs Brielle or any Brielle¡¯s family and then, theye for me? ¡± La muttered worriedly.


    Mirah grabbed her hand swiftly, ¡± Come on, stop being a weakly.. we have Shane,, he won¡¯t let anything happen to you since he pulled you into it,, and I don¡¯t think Allen would have any connections with Brielle, he¡¯s just amon supervisor,, Brielle is a millionaire.. Come on.. ¡± Mirah urged her friend, trying to convince her that everything would be okay.


    La nodded, trying to believe what Mirah had said. She hopes whatever she said is the truth. She can¡¯t afford to go to jail, she has a brighter future ahead.


    ¡± Alright then, I hope everything goes as nned ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± Ofcourse it will, bold up ¡± Mirah said bodly and La couldn¡¯t help but let out a chuckle at how confident she looked when saying those words.


    ¡± You seem really confident in Shane, like you¡¯ve known him for a very long time now ¡± La teased and Mirah chuckled. ¡± Ofcourse, I¡¯m damn sure he wouldn¡¯t let a scratch on his recement bride.. it seems he cares about you a lot ¡± Mirah said and La¡¯s expression changed to a sad one.


    ¡± Well, it doesn¡¯t seem like that,, it seems like he was happy with me leaving, like he couldn¡¯t wait for Brielle toe back to him¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Well, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s that way.. ¡± Mirah stated, squatting over to her level. She was standing before while La was sitted on the bed.


    ¡± I think he cares about you a bit. ¡± Mirah muttered and La raised her head to Mirah¡¯s. ¡± But, why would he?, He has a wife now ¡± She muttered and Mirah let out a chuckle.


    ¡± You answer that question yourself¡­ ¡± Mirah trailed off as she got up on her feet.


    ¡± Why would you care or feel a thing for him?, when you¡¯re aware that he¡¯s married now and you two can¡¯t be together ¡± Mirah said and without waiting for a reply, walked out of the room,, leaving La alone to her thoughts.


    ¡± I feel a thing for him? ¡± She asked herself loudly. ¡± I shouldn¡¯t right?, It¡¯s wrong.. he¡¯s married now, I¡¯m just his recement bride¡­ ¡± She muttered to herself.


    The ringing tone of a cell phone jolted her out of her thoughts.


    She clicked on the green button and his thick voice rang melodiously in her ears.


    ¡± La¡­ ¡± He called in a thick voice that she couldn¡¯t help but melt at how sweet his voice rang in her ears.


    ¡± Shane¡­ ¡± She stuttered in a low voice as she couldn¡¯t find her voice. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± His calm voice rang in her ears and she snapped out of her thoughts. She cleared her throat. ¡± Um, yeah¡­ I¡¯m fine,, you¡¯re done with the meeting? ¡± She found herself asking the most dumbest question ever. She only wanted to have a long conversation with him.


    He released a huff sigh before talking,, ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m done with it and I must say it¡¯s quite exhausting ¡± He replied, his words a bit longer than she had expected.


    ¡± Sorry then, tho I¡¯m a bit suprised that you decided to go to work today, it¡¯s just two days after your wedding ¡± La said in a soft voice, biting her lips. What¡¯s wrong with her? Why¡¯s her voice suddenly sounding so soft and why¡¯s she so nervous ¡¯cause she¡¯s on a call with him.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Yeah, I just had to attend to some few things and it¡¯s done now¡­. So?, us told me you called? ¡± He asked, going straight to the reason why he had called.


    ¡± Um, yeah¡­ I wanted to thank you,, I went home and saw those stuffs you gave to my mom and dad ¡± She muttered and he let out a chuckle and she suddenly wished she was there to see that cute smile of his.


    ¡± Why would you suddenlye to the conclusion that I did it? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked, unsure of what to say.


    ¡± Um.. I just thought you¡­ wait, you didn¡¯t do it ¡± She asked nervously. ¡± Ofcourse I did, was just ying some mind tricks on you¡­ Alright, I have to go.. You¡¯re wee¡­ ¡± ¡± Bye sweetie ¡± He rushed at once and hanged up while La stared on, dumbfounded.


    Did he just call her sweetie?


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    * Next day *


    ¡± We¡¯re back here again ¡± Mirah breathe in that air as they got to the restaurant¡¯s gate. The gatekeeper opened the gate for them and made their way in.


    Every other workers were just resuming and they greeted each other.


    ¡± Gosh, back again for lots of stress ¡± L, one of the waitress groaned.


    ¡± Lazy ass ¡± Mirah muttered but L heard her clearly. She released a shortugh as they both walked into the restaurant.


    ¡± I think we¡¯re a bitte ¡± Mirah muttered to La as they both rushed to where other workers were standing, awaiting Allen who had called them for a brief meeting.


    ¡± No, we¡¯re not, it¡¯s 9am on dot ¡± La whispered back.


    Almost immediately, Allen walked over to them in his dashing suit. ¡± Not like he¡¯s one rich CEO ¡± L hissed silently and La couldn¡¯t help but let out a chuckle and that diverted Allen¡¯s attention to her. He passed her a short re before recing it with a smirk and that almost made her shrink on her spot. Why¡¯s he acting so weird all of a sudden? Seems her suspicions her true.


    She averted her gaze from his and he cleared his throat to ensure their attention was on his.


    ¡± We¡¯re back fully now, all thanks to you guys great work, the long awaited wedding was sessfully¡­ tho it was called off before, but we¡¯re d we were contacted again¡­ So, you guys did a great job and ¡¯cause of this,, we have decided to award you guys twice your actual payment¡­ ¡± He took a pause as he listened briefly to the worker¡¯s excitement as they mumbled amongst themselves in joy. But, La and Mirah weren¡¯t really touched, they only stared on.


    ¡± That¡¯s enough! ¡± He called them to order in a stern voice and immediately, their voices went down.


    ¡± Y¡¯all can return back to work ¡± He said and with that, walked out of sight but not without sparing La a nce which felt disturbing to her.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Mirah tapped La who looked suddenly lost.


    ¡± Allen wouldn¡¯t stop sparing me nces, it¡¯s weird¡­ I really think he¡¯s aware about the contract ¡± She muttered to her friend. Mirah let out a huff,, ¡± Come on, didn¡¯t we talk about this?, Shane¡¯s got everything under his control, you shouldn¡¯t worry at all ¡± Mirah assured and she nodded.


    With that, they walked away to the counter ready to take orders.


    *****


    * Shane¡¯s Mansion *


    Shane sighed for the umpteenth time as he rolled from one side of his bed to the other. He nned on getting a rest today and not going to work, but it¡¯s seeming fruitless right now. He can¡¯t get enough sleep.


    Brielle hadn¡¯t made an attempt to text or call him, probably to apologize or make aint about him going on with the wedding without him. It seems she doesn¡¯t really care. And strangely, he doesn¡¯t too. All that¡¯s on his head right now is HER, La.


    He can¡¯t seem to stop thinking about her, the moments they spent together. The fights, arguments,ughs, smiles, dinners, breakfast, meetings, he just can¡¯t get them out of his head.


    The outing to the market, the little magic show he watched with her, the excitement look on her face while watching, all that¡¯s ying on his head. The seer¡¯s words!. He kept pondering on it. It¡¯s seeming true right now.


    ¡± you¡¯re confused.. your love for her is gradually fading without you knowing,, your heart.. it¡¯s beating for someone else.. ¡±


    Is she right? His love for Brielle is gradually fading away, he can¡¯t help it. She¡¯s making him lose interest.


    He grabbed his phone and scrolled through his gallery. His gazended on an image of La he took secretly while her eyes were shut, when they were both sitted in the car. She looked so cute and peaceful. Her long eyshes, her close eyelids,, he couldn¡¯t help but stare more at them. Then, his eyes caught her small pink lips.


    He shed back to when he almost kissed her after the wedding and he unconsciously released a smile. He shut his eyes deeply as he switched off his phone. Seems, seeing La¡¯s image alone is making him calm as he¡¯s suddenly feeling sleepy.


    He shut his eyelids more tightly and before he knew it, he dozed offpletely.


    ****


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m d he didn¡¯t say a thing to me ¡± La said as the two settled on the couch.


    ¡± I keep hating him daily, he seems more like a flirt now¡­ I caught him smooching Alina ( a waitress at the restaurant ) right in his office,, even noticing my presence, they didn¡¯t stop ¡± Mirah said in disgust.


    ¡± I hate him more ¡± Lamented.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go prepare dinner ¡± La muttered and grabbed La¡¯s arm, dragging her into the kitchen.


    Meanwhile, La¡¯s phone rang out loudly but they weren¡¯t aware, the kitchen is a bit far away from the living room.


    ***


    ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m so enjoying this ¡± Mirah moaned as she munched on her meal. They prepared macaroni and cheese and the aromaing from it alone can make one¡¯s mouth water endlessly.


    ¡± Stop moaning bi**tch ¡± La teased and Mirahughed out loud.


    ¡± You better don¡¯t choke on your food ¡± La cautioned and that ended theughter.


    La grabbed her phone and noticed she missed a call.


    ¡± Wow, Shane called some hours ago! ¡± La said loudly in suprise.


    ¡± He did? ¡± Mirah asked and she nodded.


    ¡± We must be in the kitchen then ¡± Mirah muttered as she dumped a mouthful of cheese into her mouth and chewed on them slowly.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± La replied as she dialed Shane¡¯s number. It rang continuously but they got no reply from him. He didn¡¯t pick. ¡± He¡¯s probably asleep ¡± Mirah muttered. ¡± Or working¡­. He workste at night ¡± La correcting. Mirah let out a scoff.


    ¡± Yeah, whatever ¡± She muttered, dipping more cheese into her mouth.


    ****


    * Yummy Restaurant *


    ¡± Great, you¡¯re here today again ¡± Allen suddenly said as he approached La who stood by the counter together with Mirah, while the others were busy serving the customers.


    ¡± Sorry?.. ¡± La asked unsure of what she was to say.


    ¡± I thought you¡¯re rich now?, Seems you got a lot of money as a pay from him¡­ ¡± He said with a smirk ying on his lips.


    ¡± Sorry, but I don¡¯t get you sir,, if you would please excuse us,, we have to attend to customers ¡± La said, suddenly grabbing a tray, she wanted to get away from him. She walked out of the counter and made to leave but he stopped her with a raise of his hands.


    ¡± Not too fast baby girl ¡± He muttered, licking his lips seductively.


    ¡± Well, I asked you out on a date but you refused, and now that I think of it¡­ You¡¯re just a fvcking Gold digger who¡¯s interested in getting married to someone else¡¯s husband! ¡± Immediately he voiced out those words. La¡¯s expression changed, how dare he call her a gold digger!. Her expression changed to an angry one. Mirah who was right beside her couldn¡¯t contain her anger too.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± How dare you use her of those shitty things!? ¡± She shouted angrily. By now, almost everyone in the restaurant had thur eyes on them. Tho, they aren¡¯t aware of what happened, since they only started to pay attention to then when Mirah shouted.


    ¡± Oh, you¡¯re defending your friend, I shouldn¡¯t be surprised right?. You two are just gold diggers! ¡± He said and that earned him a p from La and everyone gasped out loudly.


    ¡± I don¡¯t give a fvck if you¡¯re older than me or you¡¯re one rich man!!!, But you have no fvcking right to use me of things I didn¡¯t do or call me names!!, I¡¯m not a bitch like your daughter!!! ¡± La yelled in anger, her blood running so fast in her veins.


    One could notice her eyes go bloodshot. ¡± I have my dignity and respect and I wouldn¡¯t have one silly and stu**pid man!!, Say shitty and wrong things about me!! ¡± She yelled, taking even the supervisor in suprise.


    ¡± La!!!.. ¡± Allen yelled in anger.


    ¡± You shut the fvck up!!, I¡¯m not a gold digger!, You can call your daughter one instead, but I¡¯m not and I wouldn¡¯t tolerate a flirty old guy like you call me one, cause I didn¡¯t give in to your foolish demands ¡± La yelled angrily. She turned to leave but he gripped her hand.


    ¡± How dare you!!!? ¡± He yelled angrily and made to p her but a strong hold prevented him from doing so.


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    ¡± That¡¯s enough! ¡± He said angrily and pped him instead. His lips bursted as a result of the heavy p and everyone gasped including La and Mirah.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    They turned their heads only to meet with Shane who was standing in front of them with an angry look on.


    How dare this old dude touch La!. He¡¯s going to make sure he goes to jail.


    He couldn¡¯t stop thinking of La earlier at home and had decided toe pay her a visit here. Just arriving by the door, he was weed with this awful scene, he couldn¡¯t help the immense anger that rushed through him but he was d La didn¡¯t let his words get to her.


    Not until, Allen gripped her hands and made to hit her, he had to rush to the scene. us was with him, he gestured to him and almost immediately two guards rushed in and within the twinkle of an eye, they gripped Allen and bundled him out of the restaurant while he kept struggling to break free.


    La was suprised that Shane came to her rescue as she wondered why he was there in the first instance. But she was trying her best to hold her tears. Allen¡¯s words really got her. Shane noticed this and grabbed her hands lightly before pulling her out of the restaurant. Everyone were in awe except from Mirah who smiled happily and rushed after them.


    Every other workers left happily, d that they didn¡¯t get to work today and a part of them is sure that Allen¡¯s never returning again, while some were wondering how La¡¯s rted to Shane.


    La got into the car with Shane and his driver drove off while Mirah rode with us in the other car, trailing behind Shane¡¯s car.


    La couldn¡¯t help but let out the tears as she sobbed silently. Shane who was worried and weirdly hurt seeing her in tears couldn¡¯t help but grab her to himself, hugging her to himself. Tho she was taken aback, she couldn¡¯t help but give in and she sobbed silently in his arms while he patted her back slowly.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He would mutter at several intervals.


    They arrived at Shane¡¯s mansion, Shane wouldn¡¯t allow her to walk as he suddenly lifted her up in his arms, taking Mirah and us by suprise, not excluding La. La looked up to his face but he ignored her and instead carried her away to his suite.


    He kicked the door opened with his feet and the door flew opened. He closed the door. He walked deeper into the suite, heading straight to his room. He dropped her gently on the end side of his bed. She had stopped the tears by now.


    He bent slowly in her front and raised her chin up with a tip of his finger, making her face him.


    Her face was so delicate and soft, they were still traces of tears on her face. He raised his thumb to her face, wiping them slowly. ¡± Are you fine now? ¡± He asked as he moved his hands away.


    She nodded without uttering a word. ¡± I¡¯ll be right back ¡± He said and she nodded again. He let out a light smile and patted her hair slowly before walking away, out of the room.


    La inhaled a deep breath before a smile crept on her face unconsciously. Tho she¡¯s still shocked why Shane was doing all this. But she liked it.


    He came backter on with a chilled ss of water and handed it over to her. She gulped down the whole content immediately and that seemed to did the job, her body came to calm immediately.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered as he collected the ss from her and ced it on the bed side drawer next to them. He sat down next to her and took some strands of her hair into his hands. He stroked it gently, taking her by suprise.


    He pulled her gently to him, making her head rest by his arm as he kept stroking her hair. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered.


    Her brows raised slightly,, ¡± Why? ¡± She asked without looking at him. ¡± For making you pass through that¡­ If I hadn¡¯t forced you into all these,, he wouldn¡¯t have to bully you about it ¡± He muttered and La released a secret smile. At least he cares about her tho it¡¯s weird.


    ¡± So what¡¯s going to happen to him? ¡± She asked, referring to Allen.


    ¡± He¡¯s going to jail ¡± He replied, still stroking her hair gently. She raised her head from his arms and turned to him as his hands slipped from her hair.


    He looked at her with a slightly raised brow. ¡± Could you not do that please? ¡± She begged and his brows wider. ¡± Why? ¡± He asked, wondering why she¡¯s still pitying him.


    ¡± Um, I just think you shouldn¡¯t do that, since nothing really happened¡­ please, forgive him ¡± She said, staring intently at him and he did the same.


    ¡± I thought he once tried to rape you¡­. You¡¯re willing to forgive him for that? ¡± He asked, taking her by suprise. How did he know that?


    ¡± Um¡­ I¡­ ¡±


    ¡± And he also tried to lock you and your friend up for nothing¡­ You would let him go for that too?.. ¡± He asked, still staring at her with an unbelievably look on.


    ¡± I know he¡¯s guilty of all these, but he¡¯s got family right? Do you know how it feels when one loses someone dare to one?, We be devastated and feel like everything¡¯s lost, who knows if he¡¯s the breadwinner of his family?, We can¡¯t ruin their hopes right? ¡± She asked staring deeply at him as she said those words.


    He looked away feeling defeated. She held his hands into her palms, making him face her. ¡± Please ¡± She pleaded, making cute baby faces.


    ¡± He¡¯s losing his job anyways ¡± Shane said standing up, leaving no chance for her to say a thing. He walked out of the room.


    La smiled, at least she saved him from going to jail tho he truly deserves it.


    ****


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± You should have supported him going to jail ¡± Mirah said and La let out a chuckle.


    ¡± At least he¡¯s gone now ¡± La said.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m really d. I hope the new supervisor wouldn¡¯t be one flirty mean old bad like him ¡± Mirah uttered.


    ¡± Girl!. You have a bad mouth ¡± La saidughing heavily.


    ¡± Of course, I¡¯m proud of myself ¡± Mirah gushed with a pout.


    ¡± We should prepare something. I¡¯m hungry ¡± La stated.


    ¡± I thought Shane prepared something for you ¡± Mirah said with a scoff and La rolled her eyes.


    ¡± Come on. He didn¡¯t. Why would he anyway? ¡± She asked as they both made their way to their room.


    ¡± ¡®Cause you¡¯re his bride ¡± Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± You¡¯re gon¡¯ keep saying that, aren¡¯t you? ¡±


    ¡± Of course. I will. I¡¯m proud of you. And I¡¯m proud of being the billionaire¡¯s bride bestie. It¡¯s such an honor ¡± Mirah gushed happily and La shook her head,ughing at her friend¡¯s joke.


    ** Yummy¡¯s Restaurant **


    ¡± Come on, tell is the truth¡­ are you two rted? ¡±


    ¡± Is he your secret boyfriend? ¡±


    ¡± Is he your brother? ¡±


    They kept rushing her with questions and she let out a groan.


    ¡± Can y¡¯all stop?.. he¡¯s none of any of these you mentioned ¡± She replied.


    ¡± So, what¡¯s he to you? Tell us the truth, we won¡¯t tell anyone ¡± L insisted.


    ¡± Alright, Alright, time up. Y¡¯all can leave now ¡± Mira barged in, pulling La away from them.


    L let out a hiss before walking away and the rest followed.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± La muttered and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± So what¡¯d you think we should do?, I don¡¯t think they¡¯re going to stop asking questions. Especially L, she¡¯s a busy body ¡± Mirah asked.


    La let out a sigh as she sat on one of the chairs. ¡± I don¡¯t know. Do you think we should leave? ¡± She asked. Mirah nodded in support. ¡± Yeah, we should do that. Since we¡¯re receiving our pay today, we might as well tender our resignation letter.. ¡± She said and La let out augh.


    ¡± I found out there¡¯s a cafe near our school. We could try them, what¡¯d you think? ¡± La suggested.


    ¡± Yeah, we should do that tomorrow. The pay might be quite better there ¡± Mirah added and La nodded.


    ¡± We should move on with our job before that new arrogant dudee here. This restaurant is just full of wonders, can¡¯t believe the new supervisor is rude ¡± Mirahined.


    ¡± You¡¯re alwaysining ¡± Laughed and Mirah rolled her eyes as they both walked over to their duty post.


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    ¡± Good Morning sir ¡±


    ¡± Morning Sir ¡±


    Greetings from different angles followed Shane as he stepped into hispany with his guards behind him.


    He smiled and waved at them in response giving his workers a big shock. He replied them?


    He had never done that years of them working with him. He only walks past them without saying a thing. Today¡¯s indeed a great day.


    ¡± Any meetings? ¡± He asked us as they got to his office and he walked over to his desk.


    ¡± You have a private meeting with Lancaster Enterprise and that¡¯s all ¡± us replied after him.


    Shane sat down on his seat and us dropped his tab in front of him. He showed him the theme of the meeting. Shane nodded after going through it.


    ¡± 12 pm right? ¡± He asked to be sure and us nodded.


    ¡± Alright then ¡± He replied and began essing the files before him.


    His eyes caught one of us¡¯s reports and he stopped abruptly, picking up the certain file and going through it carefully.


    He dropped it abruptly and raised his head up to us. ¡± Tina hasn¡¯t beening to work for the past three days? ¡± He asked and us let out a nod.


    ¡± And there was no excuse for that from her?, No report or anything? ¡± He asked again and us nodded again.


    He sighed softly and leaned back on his seat. ¡± She¡¯s ignoring her duties, seems she¡¯s ready to leave her post as the secretary or leave this job as well¡­ Inform me when she¡¯s back and assign someone else to fill in her post till she¡¯s back ¡± He said. us nodded with a bow and then excused himself.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Shane gave him the go ahead and with that, he walked out of the office. Shane tool a ce at the bracelet on his wrist and he touched it delicately. It might not be a fancy or expensive bracelet but he cherishes it so much, probably cause it¡¯s from her.


    His phone starts to ring and he grabbed it immediately, thinking it¡¯s La. Instead, Alec¡¯s name shed on his phone. He hissed inwardly before tapping on the green button.


    ¡± What¡¯s up dude? ¡± Alec¡¯s loud voice came up. ¡± You¡¯re around? ¡± Shane guessed.


    ¡± Of course I am, I¡¯m standing right in front of yourpany ¡± He replied. ¡± So, you decided againsting in? ¡± Shane asked jokingly. ¡± Of course not, I just wanted to confirm if you¡¯re around. Dude, it¡¯s just a week after your wedding and you resumed work already. The hell! ¡± He joked and Shane let out a chuckle.


    ¡± Are youing in or not? ¡± Alec let out a hiss. ¡± Of course I am ¡± He said and with that hanged up.


    Shane returned his gaze back to his wrist, essing the pretty bracelet on his wrist.


    ****


    ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m tired ¡± Shane groaned as hended on his seat. He took a nce at Alec whose gaze was focused on his phone.


    ¡± What¡¯re you looking at? ¡± He asked. ¡± Nothing.. ¡± Alec replied, looking up from his phone.


    ¡± It¡¯s just suprising no one¡¯s asking where your newly wedded wife is¡­ Not even the media,, I mean you two are supposed to be on your honeymoon right now but the case is different. The husband resumed work just a week after ¡± Alec stated. Shane let out a chuckle and sat up from his seat.


    ¡± Of course they are aware Brielle¡¯s a workaholic¡­ They probably guessed right that she¡¯s also back to work. Or, we decided against going on honeymoon cause of our businesses ¡± Shane exined.


    ¡± So.. if truly she was here and she had opposed you two going on honeymoon. Would you ept? ¡± Alec asked and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Of course, it¡¯s her choice and it¡¯s not new to me that she cares about herpany than US ¡± He responded, stressing the word * US *.


    ¡± You two rtionship is saddening ¡± Alec joked and Shaneughed loudly.


    ¡± I know right? ¡±


    ¡± What¡¯s with the suprise look on? ¡± Shane asked when he noticed Alec was giving him a weird look.


    ¡± Can¡¯t believe you justughed out loud,, I¡¯ve never seen you do that eversince we grown up ¡± Alec said and Shane smiled. ¡± Isn¡¯t it a good thing I¡¯m changing now? ¡± Shane asked and Alec nodded. ¡± It is, but It¡¯s suprising. I¡¯m sure Brielle¡¯s gon¡¯ be more shocked when she finds out her husband has a changed personality now ¡± He added.


    ¡± Not like she¡¯s gon¡¯ care anyways ¡± Shane replied as he took one of the files in front of him.


    ¡± I think that¡¯s the problem. You two don¡¯t seem to talk things out. You could had just told her about the fact that you think you two rtionship isn¡¯t really working out but you were blinded with love. You know too well she fancied her job more than you two but you never cared to talk it out with her cause you didn¡¯t want to lose her like you lost the others and now it¡¯s almost causing a wreck in your rtionship with her¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Imagine her leaving, not even caring about the fact that you two are supposed to be engaged. It means that she doesn¡¯t really care and she¡¯s sure you wouldn¡¯t want the rtionship to go to ruin and you would find a way to sort it out. And truthfully, you did. You made sure the wedding happened. You could have just cancelled the engagement and maybe she¡¯s gon¡¯e to her senses that you hated what she did. But right now, I know she¡¯s at calm that the wedding happened anyways and you found a way to sort it out even in her absence. It shows how much you¡¯re willing not to let her go ¡± Alec said while Shane stared out of space as he said those words.


    ¡± You should snap out of the thoughts that you would do anything just so you wouldn¡¯t lose her. She doesn¡¯t deserve you, she doesn¡¯t deserve all this sincerity you¡¯re showing her. She¡¯s taking you for granted. Make her know that,  she could lose you cause of this silly mistake she had just made. Don¡¯t try to hide the fact that you care a lot for La. Embrace the fact, it could work out between you two¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Let Brielle be the one toe back for amends.. ¡± He paused to take a look at Shane¡¯s expression. ¡± I¡¯m sure once she sees you moved on without her, she woulde running to you with silly excuses ¡± He added.


    ¡± What¡¯d you think? ¡± He asked but Shane kept mute.


    ¡± La¡­ you like her don¡¯t you? ¡± He asked and this time he raised his head.


    ¡± You would find out yourself soon anyways but Brielle isn¡¯t worth your love anymore. It doesn¡¯t cost you a thing to cancel the contract ¡± Alex added.


    Shane was about to say a thing when a knock came at the door.


    ¡± Come in ¡± Shane said to whoever was out there. The door slightly pushed open revealing Tina who had a scared and guilty look on.


    Without moving any closer to them and standing by the door, she bowed her head a little. ¡± Sire¡­ ¡± ¡± Where have you been? ¡± Shane asked in a rather soft voice but she was still scared.


    ¡± Sir.. I¡¯m really sorry for leaving for days without saying a word.. I¡¯m really sorry that. It¡¯s really unlike of me, I just couldn¡¯t help it. My mom was almost dying at the hospital, I had to rush over to my hometown just to take care of her. I¡¯m really sorry sir. You can punish me but please don¡¯t take my job away from me. Please.. ¡± She said in tears and Shane couldn¡¯t help but pity her.


    ¡± How¡¯s your mom fairing now? ¡± He asked instead,ing to Tina as a shock. ¡± Sire.. ¡± She called unbelievably. ¡± I mean.. ye¡­ yes she¡¯s getting better now. Thanks sir ¡± She stuttered and he nodded.


    ¡± You can leave ¡± He finally said. She looked up at him in shock. ¡± Leave.. sir.. I¡­ my job.. ¡±


    ¡± You can go back to your post and don¡¯t let this repeat itself. If you would be going on a break from work, you should always inform me. And if you think you still need some more days off to take care of your mom, you can take them and return back to work when she¡¯s okay ¡± He stated.


    ¡± Um No sir. it¡¯s fine, thanks sir ¡± She said and rushed out happily. She inhaled deeply as she walked out of the office, d and suprised that he didn¡¯t sack her.


    Shane turned his head only to meet with Alec¡¯s intense gaze on her.


    ¡± What? ¡± He asked, unsure of what the intense gaze was about. ¡± You¡¯ve changed so much ¡± He muttered unbelievably.


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    ¡± I just couldn¡¯t help but pity her ¡± He muttered. ¡± And that¡¯s why I said you¡¯ve changed. This is not you. The old you would sack her immediately without listening to her excuses. La really did a great job ¡± Alec said. Shane let out a smile at the mention of La.


    ¡± You¡¯re even smiling at the mention of her name ¡± Alec teased and Shane smiled more widely.


    ¡± So, how¡¯s Ann? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Well.. she¡¯s fine. I¡¯m nning to propose to her soon ¡± He replied and Shane nodded in support. ¡± Yeah, you should do that. You¡¯re getting old already ¡± He teased and Alecughed out so loud.


    ¡± Yeah I am ¡± He muttered.


    ****


    ¡± Are you okay with the pay? ¡± Mirah asked La as they both walked out of the cafe shop. They had just closed in school and branched at the cafe shop near the school to get a job.


    ¡± Yeah, tho the pay is not as much as our previous job¡¯s, but I¡¯m okay with it ¡± She replied as she got into the driver¡¯s seat in their mini car while Mirah entered the passenger¡¯s seat.


    They bought the car some days ago strictly for school. Mirah nodded, ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m also okay with the pay ¡± She added as La ignited the engine and drove off.


    La parked into the mini parking space outside their apartment and they both made their way inside the apartment.


    ¡± Today was hectic as hell ¡± Mirah states and La nodded in support. ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s just our first day and I¡¯m stressed out already, I don¡¯t know what else is left in store for us ¡± La added.


    ¡± Did Shane call? ¡± Mirah asked when she noticed La was ncing at her phone at several intervals.


    ¡± No he didn¡¯t. He has stopped calling ever since then. I guess he¡¯s fed up of us already. He gave us what he promised, I think it¡¯s time for us to move on and live our lives without him. Yeah, I¡¯ll do just that ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± You do just that. The earlier you realize that, the better it is for both of us. He¡¯s married and I really think we should adhere to what the contract says ¡± Mirah added and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, we should just live our normal lives like before. A struggling life without a millionaire to be at our aid ¡± She muttered and walked away into the room while Mirah followed behind.


    ***


    ¡± Did you see that hot guy? ¡± Mirah asked as they worked on their assignment.


    ¡± Hot guy? ¡± La asked without looking up. Her attention was based on the work before her.


    ¡± Yeah, I couldn¡¯t help but stare at him all through, he¡¯s so damn handsome ¡± Mirah muttered, still focused on writing.


    ¡± Well, I didn¡¯t see no one. I was only focused on the teacher. It has been our dreams for months now to go to college and now we¡¯re achieving that dream right now. I have to concentrate so hard on studying and it mustn¡¯t flop ¡± La stated and Mirah let out a scoff.


    ¡± You¡¯re so boring ¡± She muttered and La let out a chuckle.


    ¡± I¡¯m done ¡± La gushed dropping her pen and stretching her hands. ¡± Same here ¡± Mirah also added as she dropped hers too.


    Her phone beeped from where she had ced it. She turned to Mirah to see if they both had the same thoughts. ¡± Shane? ¡± Mirah spoke out first.


    ¡± I don¡¯t think so ¡± La replied tho she¡¯s secretly hoping it¡¯s him. She took her phone swiftly and inhaled deeply as she clicked on the message notification.


    Disappointedly, her mom¡¯s name appeared on the screen instead. ¡± It¡¯s mom ¡± She said and from her tone, once could notice a hint of sadness in it.


    ¡± Happy Resumption dear. My regards to Mirah ¡± She read out to Mirah¡¯s hearing.


    ¡± Oh ¡± Was all Mirah could say. La was about dropping her phone when another notification popped in. She clicked on it and she felt butterflies in her tummy and unconsciously released a smile. ¡± Happy Schooling Sweetie ¡± She read inwardly. It was from Shane. At least he remembered them today. It¡¯s been a week ever since he saved La from Allen and ever since then, he hasn¡¯t called.


    It¡¯s not like it¡¯s his duty to do so anyways. They got the news that he resumed work properly today and rumors had it that Brielle might have resumed work too since she¡¯s a workaholic. And that¡¯s making them wonder if these two are back together.


    ¡± You¡¯ve been smiling for almost two minutes now. You care to tell me what¡¯s wrong? ¡± Mirah asked, snapping La out of her trance.


    ¡± Um yeah. Shane.. he texted ¡± She replied standing up. She walked away almost immediately, leaving no room for the two to talk.


    ¡± Should I text him back? ¡± La asked herself. She typed a reply anyways. ¡± Thanks ¡± She sent him a reply and awaited his reply but got none. After waiting for minutes but got no reply, she switched off the phone and sleep took her over.


    ***


    * Next Morning *


    ¡± Wakey wakey ¡± Mirah tapped La and she let out a groan before forcing her eyes to open. ¡± I thought we are not having a ss till 2pm? ¡± La queried.


    Mirah let out a scoff as she moved away from her. ¡± Of course, but we¡¯ve got a job now.. and we have to work ¡± She replied and threw a dress at La¡¯s face.


    ¡± Go take your bath and wear that. We¡¯re almost runningte ¡± Mirah told her before walking out of their room.


    La groaned as a sharp headache hit her head. She grabbed her phone and after switching it on, she scrolled up to see if she¡¯ve got any messages. But she got none. Seems he didn¡¯t reply anyways.


    With this, she walked away to the bathroom.


    ****


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    ¡± Morning sir ¡±Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Good Morning sir ¡±


    ¡± Morning ¡± Shane would reply in between the greetings as he made his way to the elevator with us beside him.


    They entered the elevator and only the ticking sound of the elevator could be heard as it went on.


    Shane suddenly cleared his throat. ¡± Any messages or call? ¡± He asked us who was with his phone. ¡± You¡¯ve got tons of them as usual ¡± us replied and Shane let out a chuckle.


    He knew he had just asked the dumbest question ever. He always have tons of messages. ¡± Any message from mom or dad? ¡± He asked. ¡± None sir ¡°us replied, shooking his head.


    ¡± La sent a short thank you message ¡± He added further and he nodded. The elevator made the * ding * sound as it opened widely for them. They made their way to Shane¡¯s office.


    ¡± Morning sir ¡± Tina greeted as they walked past her. ¡± Morning Tina, how¡¯s mom? ¡± Shane asked, still walking away. ¡± She¡¯s fine sir. Thanks sir ¡± Tina replied, loud enough for him to hear. This her open office isn¡¯t far from his.


    He nodded before entering his office. He sat down on his seat with a huff and almost immediately started tending to the files I¡¯m front of him.


    ¡± I heard La and her friend left their former workce? ¡± Shane asked, as he essed the files he was holding.


    ¡± Yes sir ¡± us replied. Shane clinked his tongue in response. ¡± Alright then. ¡± He said.


    ¡± I found out they now work in a cafe near their school ¡± us spoke out and Shane raised his head. ¡± Really? ¡± He asked and us nodded.


    ¡± Alright then, I really think it wouldn¡¯t be bad getting a coffee at a cafe, right? ¡± He asked and us nodded. ¡± ce a call across to Alec. We should go get a coffee at that cafeter in the evening¡± He said, still not taking his eyes off the files.


    ¡± Alright sir ¡± us replied and did as he had instructed.


    Alec picked at the second ring. ¡± Hey dude ¡± Came Alec¡¯s husky voice. us rushed over to Shane¡¯s table and dropped the phone on his desk. ¡± You interested in getting a coffee with me at a cafeter in the evening? ¡± Shane asked, his eyes still on the files.


    ¡± Alright, I think I¡¯m in. ce a call across to me when you¡¯re ready ¡± Alec replied and Shane nodded. He gestured to us to hang up and he did immediately.


    ¡± Do you need anything else sir? ¡± us asked. Shane shook his head. ¡± No, you can leave now ¡± He said and us bowed a little before making his way out of his office.


    Shane sighed and dropped the files. He grabbed his phone on the desk and scrolling down his gallery, he tapped on La¡¯s image.


    Staring at her on his phone intently, his hands slowly found its way to the screen, and he rubbed her face gently.


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    He kept staring at the screen till someone jolted him out of his trances. He turned and us was standing in front of him.


    ¡± Yeah? ¡± Shane asked him. ¡± The CEO of Maynard Enterprise is here to see you ¡± He announced. Shane let out a scoff as he dropped his cell phone.


    ¡± Bryan? Really? ¡± He asked unbelievably. us let out a nod. ¡± Yes sir ¡± He replied.


    A yful smirk suddenly yed on his lips. ¡± Let him in ¡± He finally said. us bowed a little before walking out of his office.


    ¡± Bryan Maynard¡­ ¡± Shane muttered and suddenly chuckled.


    Bryan Maynard is Shane¡¯s business rival. They are neither friends nor enemy. Or let¡¯s say they¡¯re both.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    The door suddenly pushed open and there he was. He had this smirk on as usual, and it¡¯s the same with Shane. Shane watched as Bryan walked over to his desk and sat down on the chair, opposite him.


    ¡± Afternoon friend ¡± He finally said, stretching his hand forward for an handshake after settling himself downfortably on the seat. ¡± It¡¯s such an honor to have the great CEO of Maynard Enterprise here ¡± Shane said in a mocking voice ignoring Bryan¡¯s hand that was hanged right in front of him.


    Bryan chuckled and withdrew his hand. ¡± It¡¯s also an honor to be here ¡± Bryan said with a sly smile on. Shane suddenly got serious. He stopped smiling and move his seat forward so Bryan could get a clear view of his face.


    * What¡¯d you want? ¡± He asked in a slightly cold voice. ¡± Come on dude, I came to pay an old friend a visit ¡± Bryan replied jokingly. He studied Shane¡¯s expression and noticed he wasn¡¯t really smiling.


    Shane dropped his cold face, ¡± So, you¡¯re telling me you came here for that? ¡± He asked with an unbelievable scoff and Bryan smiled before suddenly getting serious.


    He dropped his smiling face and reced it with a serious one. ¡± The contract Mr Lancaster is bidding with you is I want you to drop it, it should be given to mypany instead ¡± Bryan said. Shane let out a chuckle and drew his seat impossibly closer to the desk.


    ¡± Oh really? ¡± He mocked but Bryan wasn¡¯t really in the mood for that. ¡± I want that contract instead. All you have to do is reject it and they wille running to me ¡± He added further.


    Shane let out a scoff, he moved his chair backwards and leaned on it. ¡± Well. Sorry to burst your bubble Bryan. I¡¯m taking that deal ¡± He said and Bryan¡¯s expression changed. It changed to an unreadable one. But one could notice he¡¯s definitely boiling in anger at that moment.


    His hands twisted into a fist under the desk. He suddenly stood up. ¡± Great then ¡± He muttered and stretched his hands forward again. ¡± Nice talking to you ¡± He said and Shane took a nce at his stretched hand.


    He stood up and received his hands into his. ¡± Same here ¡± He replied with a visible smirk. Bryan was the first to let go of his hand and Shane did the same. With this, Bryan walked out of Shane¡¯s office without looking back again.


    He finally got out and  us who was waiting outside together with Bryan¡¯s guards bowed lightly. Bryan scoffed before walking away while his guards walked after him.


    us inhaled softly before walking into Shane¡¯s office. He met Shane whose gaze was back on his phone. Seems he wasn¡¯t bothered about Bryan¡¯s threat. us bowed lightly. ¡± Sir, is everything okay? ¡± He asked. Shane dropped his phone and raised his head to him.


    ¡± Why would you think I¡¯m not okay? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Sir¡­ Bryan¡­ ¡± He muttered. ¡± I¡¯m not concerned about his bluffs. He only came here to negotiate or rather threaten me but I turned him down politely. I don¡¯t think he should be bothered at all ¡± Shane replied.


    ¡± What¡¯s his purpose ofing here? ¡± us asked confusedly.


    ¡± He¡¯s trying to make me cancel the contract with Mr Lancaster. He needs it instead ¡± Shane exined and us let out a scoff. ¡± Unbelievable!. He¡¯s such a cunning man. So, are you going to cancel the contract? ¡± us asked and Shane let out a little chuckle.


    ¡± Do you think I will?, You should answer that question yourself ¡± Shane replied and continued with whatever he was doing on his phone. ¡± Oh ¡± us replied when he got what he meant.


    ¡± Uh.. I¡¯ll leave now ¡± He said with a bow. Shane nodded and he walked out of his office.


    Shane let out a sigh, his fingers still drawing circles on La¡¯s face on his phone. He couldn¡¯t stop noticing the fact that she¡¯s really pretty and her sleepy face is cute.


    His gaze wouldn¡¯t leave her tiny lips, he kept staring at them. His fingers moved to her lips and he rubbed on them slowly. He¡¯s really missing her so badly. It¡¯s been a week since he saw herst. That¡¯s ever since he had brought her to his house when he rescued her from Allen. He hasn¡¯t seen her since then and her face wouldn¡¯t stop appearing on his head.


    His phone rang and his eyes widened. ¡± M.. mom ¡± He muttered unbelievably. He clicked on the green button slowly and his mom¡¯s face came into view.


    ¡± Mom ¡± He called. ¡± Aww¡­ My little cutie ¡± She replied with a big smile on her face. Shane¡¯s face spread into a smile. ¡± How are you doing mom? ¡± He asked with a big smile on.


    ¡± Aww¡­ My son¡¯s smiling widely. I¡¯m d Brielle¡¯s taking really good care of you ¡± She said and Shane chuckled. ¡± Of course she is. How¡¯s business mom, I hope you aren¡¯t really stressing yourself? ¡± He asked and his mom nodded. ¡± I¡¯m not ¡± She replied with a smile.


    ¡± How¡¯s Brielle?, I hope she¡¯s doing well? ¡± She asked further. ¡± Yeah she¡¯s fine ¡± Shane replied but Mrs Kent couldn¡¯t help but notice his reply was dry. ¡± Shane. Is everything going fine between you two? ¡± She asked and Shane released a sigh, looking away.


    ¡± Come on baby, you can tell me anything ¡±  She urged him. ¡± See mom. I have to go¡­ I¡¯ll call youter ¡± He said instead and Mrs Kent smiled lightly. ¡± Alright baby. I¡¯ll wait. I¡¯ll wait till you¡¯re ready to talk. Okay? ¡± She said and Shane nodded cutely with a smile.


    *** Mocha Coffee Shop ***


    ¡± You really wanna see her so badly? ¡± Alec asked with a chuckle as they entered the coffee shop. Shane scoffed, ignoring his question and instead walked over to an empty seat. Alec sat on the same table with him, his seat opposite Shane¡¯s.


    ¡± Have you seen her? ¡± Alec asked Shane who was looking around. ¡± No ¡± Shane shook his head. ¡± Thanks ¡± Shane said to the server as she dropped a tray containing their coffee on the table.


    She smiled sheepishly, obviously blushing. Who wouldn¡¯t do so?, It¡¯s the handsome and famous Shane Kent we¡¯re talking about at that moment.


    ¡± You¡¯re wee sir ¡± She said in a seductive voice before walking away, shaking her tiny ass vigorously as she walked away.


    Alec chuckled at her behavior. Shane wasn¡¯t really interested in all that, he was getting impatient as his eyes travelled all over the ce, searching for La.


    Other customers couldn¡¯t take their eyes off Shane as they kept staring, the girls smiling dreamily while some were taking pictures of him. Within minutes, the coffee shop was filled with lots of peoples. They kept trooping in giving the servers a hard time in taking all their orders.


    They weren¡¯t really there for the coffee but for Shane. They wouldn¡¯t stop taking secret pictures, some even recorded videos. The coffee shop owner smiled happily. He was making more than enough money all because of Shane. He couldn¡¯t help but think that day was his lucky day and wouldn¡¯t stop thanking his stars.


    When the coffee shop couldn¡¯t contain more people anymore, they locked the door and only attended to the customers inside. But that didn¡¯t stop more people from surrounding the coffee shop, taking Shane¡¯s pictures from outside. The coffee shop was a transparent and open one so they could see him clearly.


    ¡± We love you Shane ¡± They wouldn¡¯t stop chanting.


    ¡± He¡¯s so handsome ¡± The girls chant dreamily.


    La and Mirah who was justing back from school were more than shocked to see the great multitude surrounding their workce.


    ¡± What¡¯s going on? ¡± Shane asked one of the people in the crowds. ¡± A celebrity is in there ¡± The little boy replied. ¡± Celebrity? ¡± La asked and they continued their work. They were finally able to enter the coffee shop through a secret pathway. ¡± You girls should get dressed up. We have more than enough customers to attend to. Shane Kent is here ¡± The owner said, giving the girls more shock.


    ¡± Shane? ¡± Mirah called unbelievably and turned to look at La. She had the same look on.


    They both rushed to where the customers were seated and coincidentally, Shane was also looking at that direction and the two¡¯s face met.


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    Shane stared at her and she did the same, they continued staring at each other for minutes before Shane finally broke the stare. He looked away, at least he has seen her now. That¡¯s all he wanted.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Mirah tapped La slowly. ¡± We should get to work ¡± Was all she said and walked back into the worker¡¯s part of the cafe. They put on their working dress and began serving other customers.


    La wouldn¡¯t stop stealing nces at Shane and it¡¯s the same for him too. He would nce at her every minute.


    ¡± Do you need anything else sires? ¡± Mirah asked with a light smile as she walked over to them. ¡± No, we¡¯re fine. Thanks ¡± Alec replied instead. She smiled and nced at Shane before walking away.


    ¡± You saw her now, so what now? ¡± Alec asked Shane. ¡± So we finish our coffee ¡± He replied rather with a scoff.


    ¡± You are not going to say a thing to her? ¡± Alec asked, ncing at La who served other customers along side other workers.


    ¡± I don¡¯t have a thing to say to her ¡± He muttered, bringing his cup closer to his mouth. ¡± Yeah whatever ¡± Alec replied with a scoff.


    La looked at Shane again and coincidentally, his eyes were also on hers. He smiled lightly at her and she looked away immediately and continued serving the customers. She released a secret smile as she did so.


    ¡± Seems you brought a great multitude here ¡± Alec said, looking around at the customers who wouldn¡¯t stop taking pictures of them.


    ¡± Gosh, he¡¯s so handsome ¡± La heard her co-workers saying. She let out a loud scoff and they turned to her. ¡± Sorry? ¡± One of them asked but she ignored them and continued with a coffee she was brewing.


    ¡± Seems you gat the hots for him too. But sorry baby girl, you have to share him. Every girl in here is in love with him, stop acting like he¡¯s yours ¡± The girl confronted her. La sighed and dropped the cup, containing the coffee she was holding on the desk beside her.


    ¡± Can y¡¯all return to your post now?, Your job is to take orders, so please do as you¡¯ve been assigned and stop gawking your eyes on someone who has been taken ¡± La said and grabbing the cup on the desk, she walked past the girls.


    ¡± Who the hell does she think she is? ¡± One of them gritted her teeth. ¡± We should return to our post as she have said ¡± The other replied instead. ¡± Yeah whatever ¡± She muttered and the two walked away.


    ¡± Good job baby ¡± Mirah said to La who walked over to her at the counter, with a tired look on. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and leaned against the counter.


    ¡± We have lots of customers today ¡± Mirah muttered and La nodded. ¡± Yeah, all because of Shane ¡± She replied. Mirah leaned closer to La. ¡± Why do you think he¡¯s here anyways? ¡± She asked and La scoffed. ¡± I don¡¯t know. He¡¯s probably here to just grab a coffee like every normal person would do ¡± She replied.


    Mirah let out a scoff and hit La¡¯s arm yfully. ¡± Come on, you know that¡¯s not true. It¡¯s unlike Shane. He¡¯s probably here to catch a glimpse of his bride ¡± She teased but La wasn¡¯t really feeling it.


    ¡± Nah. That joke ain¡¯t funny. What if someone hears you?, The contract has ended and we should stop talking about it. We never met Shane, that¡¯s the deal ¡± She said to Mirah¡¯s suprise.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Mirah asked, suprised at her words. ¡± Yeah, I just wanna get him out of my head. He belongs to someone else now. I should know that ¡± La replied and stood up properly. ¡± We should go pack up those cups ¡± She said and walked away without waiting for Mirah.


    ¡± That¡¯s new ¡± Mira muttered to herself before rushing after La and they both began packing the empty cups. The customers wouldn¡¯t leave still despite the fact that they¡¯re done with their drinks while some kept ordering more just to get a clear view of Shane till he leaves.


    ¡± I think Shane and his friend are done with their drink, you should go pack their cups too ¡± Mirah told La. La rolled her eyes at her. ¡± Whatever ¡± She muttered and headed towards the guys table.


    She got there and bowed a little. ¡± Are you two done with this? ¡± She asked politely and Alec nodded while Shane only stared at her. La noticed his stares on her but wouldn¡¯t look at his way.


    She packed the two empty cups. She made to leave but Shane¡¯s voice made her stop abruptly.


    ¡± Could I get a cup of coffee more?¡­ Miss? ¡± He said, stressing thest word. La turned to him with a slight smile. ¡± Sure sir ¡± She replied and turned before walking away while Alec watched in awe the drama the two were ying in front of him. ¡± What¡¯s really going on between you two? ¡± Alec asked when he couldn¡¯t hold it anymore.


    ¡± ying along to the contract rules. We never met ¡± He muttered. ¡± Really? ¡± Alec raised his brows slightly. ¡± You two never met? I thought the contract states too that you two are not to be in contact with each other after the contract ends!?, But you two calls each other ¡± Alec teased.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± You meant called right? ¡± Shane replied in a mutter. ¡± Yeah, whatever. So you¡¯re going back to Brielle now? ¡± Alec suddenly asked, looking at Shane intently.


    ¡± She¡¯s my wife now?, Isn¡¯t she? ¡± He asked the most obvious question ever. ¡± What about La? ¡± Alec asked. Shane let out a sigh. ¡± Come on, she¡¯s just a substitute. I should really forget about her as per the contract ¡± He muttered, tho he¡¯s doubting if he could really do that.


    Even without his knowledge, he¡¯s addicted to her already. ¡± Your order is here sir ¡± La announced and dropped the cup in front of Shane. She had been secretly listening to their conversation and they weren¡¯t aware.


    ¡± I¡¯m just a substitute right? ¡± She would ask herself as she walked over to the counter. ¡± I¡¯m a substitute ¡± She muttered and sat on a seat avable in the counter.


    ¡± Y¡¯all should continue taking orders! ¡± The shop owner suddenly shouted behind them and she got up immediately and hurried off to work.


    ¡°They¡¯re leaving ¡± Mirah muttered to La after a light tap on her skin. La raised her head to the direction and truly they were leaving. They had tons of guards behind them, mostly cause of their fans who were waiting eagerly for them outside.


    ¡± He won¡¯t say goodbye? ¡± La thought silently. ¡± Oh yeah. I¡¯m just a substitute ¡± She muttered to herself sadly. ¡± I should ept that fact right?, He¡¯s right. I¡¯m a substitute and he¡¯s actually married ¡± She said to her over and over again, lost in thoughts until Mirah tapped her, jolting her out of her thoughts.


    ¡± You sure you¡¯re really okay? ¡± Mirah asked worriedly. She let out a forced smile, ¡± I¡¯m really fine ¡± She muttered. ¡± It¡¯s Shane right? ¡± Mirah asked, not satisfied with her answer.


    ¡± I¡¯ll be fine, seriously! ¡± La replied instead. ¡± You should let go of him already. Seems he did so too, you should ept the fact that you can¡¯t be with him again, he¡¯s married for real. He has a legal wife ¡± Mirah said to her. La let out an exhausting sigh.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯ll do that ¡± She muttered and Mirah smiled. ¡± Thanks. I¡¯m really not okay with you having a sad look on so often. Please do forget about it ¡± Mirah added further.


    ¡± Alright, I will. I promise ¡± La muttered and Mirah released a smile. ¡± Thanks ¡± She said, stroking her hair and La nodded.


    The television screen popped up, disying Brielle in a live interview show. ¡± So, she¡¯s alive? ¡± Mirah thought out aloud and La couldn¡¯t help but let out a chuckle. ¡± That¡¯s harsh ¡± She muttered still in smiles.


    ¡± Yeah, she deserves it for making Shane go through all that but here she is, looking all fresh and pretty. Such a selflessdy ¡± Mirah added and La chuckled again.


    ¡± Yeah. But she¡¯s really lucky to have a man like Shane as hers ¡± La muttered thest sentence to herself.


    Her head shed back to how Shane stole nces from her and she couldn¡¯t help but let out a tiny secret smile. It seems he cares right?


    But then, she remembered his words again and her face went pale again. * She¡¯s just a substitute *.


    ¡± Am I really just a substitute to him? ¡± She muttered to herself.


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    ¡°I¡¯m really a substitute, ain¡¯t I? ¡± She asked herself again. ¡± Gosh, I think I¡¯m going crazy ¡± She muttered in frustration. Mirah who had been watching her couldn¡¯t help but wonder what she gat on her head that could be really frustrating her.


    ¡± You sure you¡¯re really okay? ¡± Mirah asked when she couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    ¡± I¡¯m fine, seriously! ¡± She replied, staring nkly at the customers who were begining to disperse. Seems they¡¯re closing soon.


    ¡± You don¡¯t look like you are ¡± Mirah persisted. ¡± We should start making preparations to close the coffee shop. Mr Cyrus ( the coffee shop owner ) would be here soon ¡± She said instead and began to walk away, ignoring Mirah¡¯s call.


    ¡± What¡¯s really up with her? ¡± Mirah said to herself worriedly.


    They finished packing the empty cups along side other workers and it was finally time for them to leave for their home.


    La got in through the driver¡¯s side and sat down, ready to drive while Mirah got in, opposite her, at the passengers seat.


    La ignited the engine and drove off almost immediately as the car properly parked by the road side parking space.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    Shane was sitted quietly in the sitting room this time around as he worked on an important stuff on hisptop, munching on chips as he worked on.


    ¡± Lady Macbeth ¡± He called and almost immediately, she appeared with a bow. ¡± Sire ¡± She said.  ¡± Could you turn on the TV please ¡± Shane said not looking up from hisptop, tho to Lady Macbeth, it sounded like an order. ¡± Yes sure ¡± She said with a light bow again.


    She moved over to therge and expensive TV and switched it on. A recorded interview popped up and Lady Macbeth was about changing the channel but was stopped by Shane.


    He recognized Brielle¡¯s voice as the guest¡¯s voice. He raised his head abruptly and truly, she was the guest being interviewed. It was a recorded interview which happened some few hours ago.


    ¡± When did this happen? ¡± He asked Lady Macbeth without taking his eyes off the TV screen.


    ¡± 4 hours ago sire ¡± She replied and he nodded, still watching the interview.


    ¡± So, how does it feel being a married woman now? ¡± He heard the interviewer ask Brielle. Brielle let out a chuckle.


    ¡± It¡¯s the best feeling ever, trust me. Especially if it¡¯s to one gentle, rich, popr and handsome man like Shane. Trust me you would want more of it. He¡¯s so sweet and caring ¡± She gushed and the interviewer couldn¡¯t help but blush on her behalf.


    Shane scoffed and took his eyes away from the TV screen. If only they know it¡¯s all lies. But it¡¯s really surprising on how she could befortable saying those lies out. The fact that she¡¯s really fine and doing okay without caring about him after she had refused to show up for the wedding is really hurting him,, a lot.


    Not even a call or text from her. It¡¯s saddening. His thoughts shed back to La and he sighed. Only if they could really work out. She¡¯s one perfect and wlessdy he would have ever wished for . But she¡¯s just a substitute.


    It can¡¯t be possible. They can¡¯t happen. He was suddenly missing her again, all of a sudden.


    He remembered how they had acted like they never really knew each other and sighed. ¡± It should continue like that, it¡¯s for the best ¡± He muttered to himself.


    ¡± La or Brielle? ¡± Shane suddenly asked Lady Macbeth who had been standing all through. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked in confusion.


    ¡± La or Brielle?¡­. which one of them would you want for your son? ¡± He asked, looking at her properly this time around.


    ¡± Sir.. I¡­ can¡¯t, I can¡¯t choose¡­ It¡¯s not proper ¡± She muttered but he could hear her clearly. ¡± I know it¡¯s not. Just answer the question, it really doesn¡¯t mean a thing. No thing would change ¡± He assured and she nodded, realizing she had no choice but to give an answer.


    ¡± Truthfully, I would choose La for my son ¡± She mumbled and his brows raised slightly. ¡± Give reasons ¡± He muttered to her.


    ¡± She¡¯s.. nice and caring. She¡¯s pretty and she has a sense of humility in her. She¡¯s polite, respectful and has a spirit of contentment. To me, I would say she¡¯s really wless. I would definitely wish to have a daughter like her ¡± Lady Macbeth states and Shane nodded in support of everything she had said.


    ¡± Alright. Thanks then, you call leave ¡± He muttered. Lady Macbeth released a smile together with a small bow before making her exit.


    ¡± She¡¯s wless¡­. and pretty too ¡± Shane muttered on his own.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± You¡¯re still on this. Really? ¡± Mirah asked unbelievably. La raised her brows. ¡± What are you talking about!? ¡± La asked in a sarcastic manner.


    ¡± Is it really that hard for you to let go of him?, You two can be never be together. You should really make a fast decision in epting that you two are from different worlds. Totally different worlds ¡± She exined and La sighed.


    ¡± I¡¯m trying, Okay?, I¡¯m trying so hard to forget about him ¡± La finally let it out. Mirah let out a little smile. ¡± You will be fine. Just try, I don¡¯t want to see you getting all worked up cause of this again,, please ¡± Mirah pleaded and La let out a short sigh.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯ll try ¡± She replied. ¡± Promise me ¡± Mirah insisted. ¡± Alright pinky promise ¡± La replied and they did the pinky finger thing.


    ¡± Thanks baby ¡± Mirah gushed and La chuckled. ¡± About the interview thing with Brielle yesterday. She doesn¡¯t even care if  her husband feelings are at all, yet she kept on giving the media¡¯s lies. It¡¯s really unfair against Shane ¡± Mirah started.


    ¡± And since when did you start caring about Shane? ¡± La teased. ¡± Since today ¡± Mira muttered and they both released a a shortugh.


    ****


    ¡± So, she¡¯s a lier? ¡± Mrs Kent asked angrily and Shane sighed. ¡± Mom, can you stop? ¡± Shane tried to caution her mom over the phone. The both of them were on a video call together. ¡± Can you stop defending her!?, Son what¡¯s wrong with you!?¡­. ¡±


    ¡± How could all these happen right under your nose! ¡± She shouted angrily. ¡± Mom I¡¯ll be fine  ¡± Shane said instead.


    ¡± I¡¯m calling her parents right now to cancel the contract!, All these are trashes!, How dare they trick us!? ¡± Mrs Kent said unbelievably.


    ¡± Mom, it¡¯s nothing concerned with her parents. All these is between I and Brielle, I¡¯lld settle it together with her whenever she¡¯s back ¡± Shane tried to say but it seems Mrs Kent wasn¡¯t really ready to take it slow.


    ¡± I¡¯m cancelling the contract and that¡¯s it! And I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a thing any one could do to this! ¡± She said authoritatively.


    ¡± Mom! ¡± Shane scolded. ¡± What the hell is wrong with you son!?, Are you so blinded with love to see that she¡¯s taking you for granted!! ¡± Mrs Kent shouted at her son.


    ¡± Mom I¡¯m aware of all these, leave it to me and I¡¯ll settle it my way ¡± He said. Mrs Kent let out a scoff. ¡± Really?, The same way you took care of it by fooling everyone with a fake bride?, Huh!? ¡± She shouted and Shane sighed, getting tired of his mom¡¯s rants already.


    ¡± The girl. Who¡¯s she? ¡± She suddenly asked, with a calm voice. ¡± Who? ¡± Shane asked unaware that she was actually referring to La. ¡± That fake bride ¡± Her mom snapped.


    ¡± She¡¯s not a fake bride and mom please, do not involve her into this. I forced her into this and I don¡¯t want you thinking of her as a gold digger or someone who¡¯s in haste for money. She wasn¡¯t willing¡­ ¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± You seem really interested in this girl? ¡± Mrs Kent suddenly said, more like a question,, cutting Shane¡¯s words short.


    ¡± What¡¯d¡­ you mean? ¡± Shane asked almost in a stutter.


    ¡± A minute ago, you were obviously trying to cover up for her. Who¡¯s she?, Is she that special to you or she¡¯s just a recement bride as you imed she is? ¡± Mrs Kent asked.


    Shane went short of words for a while, unsure of what to say. ¡± Don¡¯t tell me you like someone else other than Brielle? ¡± Mrs Kent asked, studying his son¡¯s expression intently through the phone.


    ¡± Do you feel a thing for your recement bride? ¡± She blurted out and Shane suddenly went numb.


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    ¡± Shane? ¡± Mrs Kent called again, breaking Shane out of his trance. He had went mute for some seconds. ¡± You like her right? ¡± Mrs Kent asked again.


    Shane released a sigh. ¡± Mom, it seems you¡¯re taking this the wrong way. I shouldn¡¯t have told you anyways. I and Brielle will be fine, like seriously. You don¡¯t have to worry about us ¡± Shane assured.


    Mrs Kent let out a sigh. ¡± I¡¯m not worried about her, I¡¯m worried about you!. It¡¯s obviously she doesn¡¯t love you but you just don¡¯t seem to care. ¡± Mrs Kent said sadly.


    ¡± Mom, you should  leave now and go take a rest, it¡¯ste in the night ¡± Shane said, trying to change the topic. Mrs Kent understood his plight but yed along anyways. ¡± Alright then. Bye baby ¡± Sha bade and Shane let out a forced smile. ¡± Bye ¡± He muttered and hanged up.


    He sighed shortly. He knows too well his mom wouldn¡¯t stop thinking about it and he¡¯s regretting now that he had told her. He shouldn¡¯t have.


    It¡¯s not really his fault anyways. He¡¯s been trying his best to cover up for Brielle but she¡¯s been making it more harder for him to do so. No calls or even texts from her, but he can see clearly especially from the interview video of her he had watched, she seems totally fine and not bothered about the situation of things.


    That alone is making him more sad. He hadn¡¯t ced a call across to her ever since the wedding ended. He had been doing that before the wedding, even when La was with him, but his wife wouldn¡¯t pick his calls. And he¡¯s damn sure she clearly saw them. She probably purposely ignored his calls.


    He should try her number once again, right? He would do that anyways, either way she¡¯s his wife and he has no choice now since they¡¯re married already.


    He dialed her number and it rang continuously but no response. He tried her number again but no positive response. This went on for minutes before Shane got tired and dropped his phone with a sigh. He¡¯s in this already and it seems there¡¯s no way out for him anymore. He would have to live all the rest of his life trying to get Brielle to care for him, or to put their rtionship first before any other thing. That¡¯s if it would be possible. Brielle is in love with her business, that¡¯s all she had ever cared for, right from when he was still dating her.


    She would constantly decline going out on a date with him and would spend most of her time at work. It was tiring and disturbing, Shane wouldin severally but she never heed to any of it.


    Shane got up from the same spot he had been seated on for hours. He carried hisptop along and made his way, away from the sitting room and approaching the stairs.


    He climbed the stairs leading to his suite. He pushed the door opened and dropping hisptop on one of the couches, he headed straight to his room.


    On getting there, hended on his bed with a sigh. He was really tired and stressed out. He closed his eyes tiredly and drifted to sleep.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    La sighed for the umpteenth time and picked up her phone again. She had been craving talking to Shane for hours after waking up but she kept deciding against it.


    The hadn¡¯t talked for a week now and they met yesterday but instead she acted like she¡¯ve never met him and now.. she¡¯s wants to speak with him. Why?, That¡¯s the first question that¡¯s gon¡¯e to his head. She thought silently. Mirah was in the kitchen preparing breakfast while she was here, sitted on her bed and staring nkly into space.


    She grabbed her phone tightly and began typing some texts. She hit her head lightly after suddenly stopping. She erased the text immediately and dropped her phone. ¡± Gosh I think I¡¯m going crazy at this rate ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± You know you could just give him a call and then tell him it was a mistake ¡± Mirah suddenly said,ing in through the door. La raised her head to her.


    She had actually been at the door and was staring at her best friend who was in thoughts and was pondering on what to do.


    ¡± Why would I do that? ¡± La asked, feigning ignorance. Mirah let out a scoff. ¡± You don¡¯t have to tell lies to me. I¡¯ve been staring at you all through, how you kept deciding against typing him a message or calling him. I would say you do what you want.. ¡±


    ¡± And if you think he might question you, or probably say somethings you aren¡¯t ready to hear, like him suddenly acting cold and asking you why you were calling when the contract has ended. Just tell him, you didn¡¯t mean to call him and it was a mistake. If he also wants to have a conversation with you, he would talk about something else. Trust me ¡± Mirah advised.


    ¡± I should?¡­ ¡± La asked slowly and Mirah gave her a nod. La closed her eyes swiftly then opened it again. She picked her phone slowly and dialed Shane¡¯s number. But things didn¡¯t go as she had expected and Shane picked up instead.


    She had expected us to pick up and inform her that Shane was at a meeting and she would inform him she would call them back. She wasn¡¯t really ready for a conversation, she didn¡¯t know what to say. She was short of words.


    She looked up to Mirah for advise but she had left, intending to give them a bit of privacy. ¡± Is someone there? ¡± Shane¡¯s husky voice came out as a re to her ears as she fidgeted a little. ¡± La? ¡± He called out her name, almost in a whisper. The tone he used sounded so sweet and soft to her ears. ¡± La? ¡± He called again but got no response.


    When she couldn¡¯t take it anymore, she hanged up and heaved a sigh of relief. She was almost fidgeting just hearing his voice alone. It doesn¡¯t look like he had went to work, he might probably be at home.


    She suddenly wished she was there with him. She was missing that huge mansion of his and everything and everyone in it. Mirah wouldn¡¯t stopining about how much she missed eating ice cream at Shane¡¯s mansion.


    She sighed knowing fully well that she might never step into Shane¡¯s home. The contract ended and he belongs to another woman now. He¡¯s a married man. She should try her possible best to stay away from him. His wife wouldn¡¯t like to find out that there¡¯s one littledy chasing after something that is hers. Ladies can be so overprotective of their properties.


    ****


    ¡± You sure it¡¯s La? ¡± Alec asked Shane who kept ncing at his phone, wondering if La would call him again.


    Why did she call before?, Is it her or someone else?, What if someone¡¯s toying with her phone?


    He waved the thoughts off his head and then facing Alec, he gave him his listening attention. ¡± So she said yes? ¡± Shane asked, a bit excited for his friend¡¯s sess.


    ¡± You don¡¯t know how happy I was ¡± Alec reported happily and in excitement with big smiles ying on his lips.


    ¡± So when¡¯s the wedding? ¡± Shane teased and Alec chuckle. ¡± Soon baby¡­ soon ¡± He also replied in the same teasing manner.


    ¡± Your girlfriend is really pretty tho ¡± Alec said and that got Shane¡¯s attention. he raised his head to Alec with a slightly raised brows.


    ¡± Who¡¯s my girlfriend? ¡± He asked in ignorance


    ¡± Ofcourse your substitute or recement bride, she¡¯s really pretty ¡± Alec replied, pointing at an image of La he was viewing on his phone.


    Shane requested for the phone and he gave it to him. A smile yed on his lips as he admired his substitute¡¯s beauty. She¡¯s really pretty and blessed indeed, that¡¯s a no doubt.


    ¡± So your mom called ¡± Alec blurted out. Shane sighed and handed the phone over to Alec and then faced somewhere else. ¡± Come on, you know she¡¯s telling you the real truth with no lies. She¡¯s your mother and she knows what¡¯s best for you, you should listen to her ¡± Alec advised. Sha raised his head with a sigh. ¡± She wants me to cancel the contract! ¡± She said, his voice going a bit higher than before.


    ¡± Then you do as told! ¡±  Alec said and Shane let out a scoff. ¡± Come on, you¡¯re unbelievable. Brielle¡¯s my newly wedded wife. I can¡¯t just cancel the contract and divorce her, that¡¯s wrong ¡± He opposed.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± I know, but¡­ ¡± Alec was interrupted by the ring of a phone. It was actually Shane¡¯s¡­ Shane¡¯s expression changed as his eyes read the caller¡¯s identity as her saved name.


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    His lips spread into a smile. It¡¯s La. ¡± Who¡¯s it? ¡± Alec¡¯s voice came out and he nced at him. ¡± She¡¯s calling again ¡± He muttered, confusing Alec the more.


    ¡± Who¡¯s it? ¡± He asked with his brows slightly raised. Shane realized he hadn¡¯t been speaking actual words. ¡± Oh ¡± He muttered. ¡± It¡¯s La ¡± He added and Alec muttered an * oh *.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Shane said over the phone. ¡± Um.. hi ¡± La¡¯s voice came in a whisper. It sounded like she was being forced to talk and Shane couldn¡¯t help but ask if she was okay.


    ¡± Is everything okay? ¡± Shane asked and he pictured her nodding as she didn¡¯t reply for some seconds.


    ¡± Yeah I¡¯m fine ¡± She mumbled. ¡± So?¡­ You called?¡­ ¡± Shane started as he took a nce at Alec who seemed very much interested in their conversation as he listened intently.


    ¡± Yeah, I.. made a mistake¡­ It was unintentional, sorry if that disturbed you ¡± She lied. ¡± No you didn¡¯t. It¡¯s fine ¡± He said quickly. ¡± Oh, okay then. Bye ¡± She muttered and he nodded. ¡± Bye ¡± He said too and she ended the call.


    Shane sighed and then looked up at Alec. ¡± And that¡¯s all?.. ¡± He asked and Shane raised his brows confusedly. ¡± What? ¡± He asked and Alec let out a scoff. ¡± That was the most boring conversation ever. Y¡¯all didn¡¯t really talk about interesting things ¡± Alec replied and Shane scoffed.


    ¡± What are we supposed to talk about?, She¡¯s probably trying to mind her business and I should do that too ¡± He muttered, his expression almost changing to a sad one.


    Alec let out a chuckle. ¡± You look like a small kid whose candy had just been snatched away from him. You should be cool with it anyways, I mean you have a wife now ¡°Alec said in a sarcastic tone.


    ¡± What do you mean? ¡± Shane asked ignorantly and Alec only smiled at him. ¡± Nothing, everything¡¯s fine ¡± He muttered. Shane wasn¡¯t satisfied with his answer but was really not bothered about whatever he had in mind.


    ¡± So, don¡¯t you think we should go grab a coffee today again? At that coffee shop where La works ¡± Alec suggested. Shane thought about it for a while before finally agreeing to it as he let out a nod.


    ¡± Yeah, we should do that ¡± He replied with a small smile. He let out a sigh, staring at the files in front of him. The were lots of them and he was beginning to get tired as he kept scrolling through them.


    ¡± So, you called Brielle and she didn¡¯t pick? ¡± Alec suddenly asked. He was still thinking about the whole situation. Shane let out a nod without looking up from what he was doing.


    ¡± Wow that¡¯s really ridiculous and so bad of her. I mean why would she do that?, If she¡¯s aware that she ain¡¯t really interested in the marriage, she could had just cut the contract off. But why¡¯s she suddenly acting so different? ¡± Alec asked confusedly, tho the question was directed to him, he was asking himself. Shane felt the need to answer.


    ¡± She¡¯s not acting different¡­ ¡± He paused, dropping the bunch of files he was holding.


    ¡± It¡¯s just her. It¡¯s always been her and it will always be her. The uncaring her, the business lover her and the selfless her. All these had always been her, I was aware of all these then, but felt okay with it. I was strongly blinded by love.. ¡± He paused and let out a chuckle.


    ¡± Love is indeed funny at times ¡± He muttered to himself. Alec shook his head.


    ¡± You could still correct it. There¡¯s nothing wrong with cancelling the contract ¡± He advised Shane for the umpteenth time, but he refused and stood his ground. ¡± I can¡¯t, we are married already ¡± He said, refusing again. ¡± Alright then ¡± Alec said with an heavy sigh as he gave up on confusing his best friend.


    He suddenly looked up at Shane who was still busy with the files. ¡± Are you still in love with Brielle? ¡± He asked and the question seemed to caught Shane off guard as he suddenly stared into space, lost in thoughts. Is he still in love with his contract wife whom he had fallen for then?


    He still feel a thing for her right?, He kept asking himself in his head. ¡± Shane! ¡± Alec brought him out of his thoughts. ¡± You¡¯re not even sure if you are still in love with her ¡± Alec said, not really suprised.


    ¡± Stop! You¡¯re confusing me! ¡± Shane scolded Alec and he let out a scoff.


    ¡± Yeah whatever ¡± He muttered and got up and headed straight into Shane¡¯s room while Shane followed him behind.


    They both got on the bed andid themselves properly, their backs on the bed with their face upward.


    ¡± I think she likes you anyways ¡± Alec suddenly said, breaking the long period of silence between them. Shane turned his head sideways to Alec in shock. His brows were fully raised in shock.


    ¡± She¡­. ¡±


    ¡± Likes you ¡± Alecpleted for him. ¡± How?.. how¡¯s that possible?, She¡¯s aware I have a wife and she never really liked me from the beginning, so what¡¯re.. ¡± Shane said confusedly. Alec let out a chuckle. ¡± You find out yourself then ¡± He said and closed his eyes slowly, leaving Shane I¡¯m confusion as he stared at Alec¡¯s closed eyes like he was expecting a response but got none.


    He finally gave up and looked away but those five words wouldn¡¯t stop ringing in his ears. ¡± I think she likes you ¡± Those words kept ringing simultaneously in his head.


    He tried so hard to brush it off but couldn¡¯t stop thinking about it. Is Alec right?, But she had never shown a trait of her liking him. They gets into argument and nags a lot. How¡¯s this possible?


    He was finally able to get the thoughts off his head and fall to sleep.


    *****


    * Mocha Coffee Shop *


    ¡± Evening sire ¡± The servers ushered Shane into the shop with big smiles on their face. Shane returned the smile lightly as they walked them to their special reserved VIP seat.


    Alec sat down first and Shane did the same, taking a quick nce round the shop in search of La.


    ¡± I don¡¯t think she¡¯s here ¡± Alec muttered to him, looking around. Shane nodded. ¡± Yeah, I don¡¯t think she¡¯s around ¡± He muttered slowly. ¡± Bro ¡± Alec called out to one of the severs and he hurried over to them with a bow. ¡± Um, do you perhaps know La?, She works here ¡± He asked, looking up at him and Shane was also doing the same. ¡± Um, she came for the morning shift. She works part time here ¡± He replied earnestly and Alec nodded.


    ¡± Do you perhaps know when she would be avable? ¡± Alec asked. ¡± I¡¯m not really sure when sire ¡± He replied. ¡± Oh my!, You two are here again ¡± Mr Cyrus gushed as he rushed over to them. He¡¯s the shop owner.


    ¡± Hey!, You.. what are you doing here!?, Go get them some cups of our special coffee! ¡± He shouted at the guy and he hurried off immediately. He let out a little smile as he turned to them.


    ¡± I¡¯m so sorry sires. You two are really wee here. Please feel free to stay here for as long as you want ¡± He said more like a plead. He knows too well that if they stay for some minutes more, they would attract lots of customers as it happened on their firsting.


    By now, customers had begin troop in. Their previousing some days ago made them tons of money.


    ¡± Um.. sure. But we would leave soon, we have a limited time here. ¡± Alec replied and Mr Cyrus nodded with a smile. ¡± Of course I¡¯m aware, you guys are rich business owners, you barely have time for all these ¡± He said in smiles and Alec returned the smile.


    ¡± Do you two need anything at all? ¡± He asked as he noticed the duo¡¯s eyes on his.


    Shane who had been quiet all through finally talked. ¡± La. Do you have a worker having that name? ¡± He asked the most obvious question ever. ¡± Sure. Do you perhaps know her? ¡± He asked excitedly. If he truly knew her, that would be of great advantage to him. He could use La to always lure this important figure toe to his coffee shop frequently and with this, he could be really rich in any time.


    ¡± Do you know her? ¡± He asked again eagerly.


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    ¡± No, I don¡¯t really do. I just want to show her my sincere appreciation. She had helped me with my wallet I had misced ¡± He exined and Mr Cyrus let out a smile. Tho it was the total opposite of what he was expecting, but he¡¯s d one of his workers had left a great impression to this great millionaire.


    ¡± She¡¯s not really here today, but you coulde around tomorrow or another day. She would be around, you could thank her properly then ¡± Mr Cyrus said and Shane nodded with a little chuckle. He¡¯s well aware of Mr Cyrus tactics. They¡¯re both business owners and he clearly understand the concept of trying to get an investor invest a business. It¡¯s the sane tactic Mr Cyrus is trying to use on him.


    ¡± I will do so then ¡± He said and Mr Cyrus smiled. He bowed a little before walking away excitedly and scolding the workers to get to work and attend to the seemingly endless customers who kept trooping in all because of the millionaires in their midst.


    ****


    * Next day *


    ¡± Shane came? ¡± La asked unbelievably and Mr Cyrus nodded. ¡± Oh, he didn¡¯t say a thing to me ¡± She muttered silently. ¡± So, do you perhaps know him? ¡± Mr Cyrus asked to be sure but La shook her head.


    ¡± No I don¡¯t ¡± She lied and Mr Cyrus nodded thoughtfully. ¡± Alright then. You can go back to your post ¡± He said, walking away. La sighed a little as she bit her lips, regretting that she wasn¡¯t present when he came.


    She had missed him so badly, her head his filled about thoughts of him. ¡± What did he say? ¡± Mirah asked La as she got to her.  ¡± He said Shane was here yesterday evening and he asked of me ¡± She exined. Mirah raised her brows.


    ¡± Really? ¡± She asked surprisingly and La let out a nod. ¡± Wow, he nowes out often ¡± She said still in suprise. ¡± Yeah I guess. It¡¯s rare seeing him attend unofficial asions ¡± La replied, sitting on one of the chairs avable at the counter.


    ¡± He came here with Alec? ¡± Mirah asked and she nodded.


    ¡± Do you think he would be here today again? ¡± Mirah whispered to La.


    ¡± I don¡¯t really know. Let¡¯s just forget about this and get back to work ¡± She said and Mirah nodded supportively.


    ****


    * Shane¡¯s office *


    ¡± Tina, I warned you against disturbing me while I¡¯m seriously busy attending to this seemingly endless files ¡± Shane said as he heard someone pushed the door open, he never raised his head and he took a quick guess it was Tina. Truly, it was.


    ¡± I¡¯m really sorry sir. I felt it was important ¡± She apologized slowly. Shane let out a sigh and looked up at her. ¡± It¡¯s fine, bring it ¡± He said and Tina handed over the file to him.


    He essed it for a while and he let out a loud hiss. ¡± Give this to us to handle. I have other important things to do ¡± Shane and Tina nodded and walked out without hesitation.


    It was actually Bryan who had sent a threatening letter, he had refused to terminate the contact with Lancaster Enterprise and Bryan is angry about it.


    His phone rang and he clicked on the green button and ced the phone by his ear without checking whom the caller was.


    ¡± Shane? ¡± Her Tiny voice came out in a whisper. He was a bit suprised as he brought the phone away from his ear and looked at the phone¡¯s screen to see whom the caller was.


    ¡± La ¡± He muttered to the phone, cing it back by his ear. ¡± Hi ¡± She muttered and he let out a smile. ¡± How are you? ¡± He asked. ¡± I¡¯m fine.. ¡± She said shortly.


    ¡± I actually happened to stop by,, at the coffee shop where you work but you weren¡¯t around ¡± Shane said. ¡± Um.. yeah, I was about saying that. Mr Cyrus said you came by and asked of me ¡± She said slowly.


    ¡± Mr Cyrus?, You mean the shop owner? ¡± He asked to be sure. ¡± Yeah.. him ¡± La replied. ¡± Yeah, we actually came to grab a cup of coffee and I was just wondering where you were cause I could see you neither Mirah ¡± He said and he heard her mutter a inaudible * oh *.


    ¡± Wait, did I say anything wrong? ¡± Shane asked confusedly and worriedly. He noticed the change in her voice. ¡± Nah, it¡¯s nothing. I should go now ¡± She said and before he could say a word, she hanged up. He has a confused look on as he slowly brought the phone away from his ear.


    Did he say anything wrong?, Is she angry?, Her voice sounded different when he talked. Did she pick his words offensive?


    He wouldn¡¯t stop thinking and sighing at different intervals. He should go see her at the coffee shop again tomorrow.


    He stared at her contact again. ¡± I didn¡¯t do anything wrong right? ¡± He asked himself in a mutter. He scrolled through his phone his eyes caught Brielle¡¯s contact in the message app. He clicked on it and began scrolling through their chats.


    They hardly text each other ever since they graduated from college. They hardly had time for themselves, or let¡¯s say it¡¯s just Brielle. She¡¯s always busy with herpany work or she¡¯s either helping her parents out with their business. It¡¯s always either of the two.


    But they were so in love with each other. Brielle really loved Shane, but it¡¯s just that she puts her business first before any other thing. It seems it¡¯s the case right now too. She¡¯s active in her business life but doesn¡¯t have time for him.


    He¡¯s not even sure about his feelings right now. He¡¯s not sure if he¡¯s badly missing her or not. It¡¯s just that Laes into his thoughts more frequently than her.


    He dropped his phone with a short sigh. He turned his attention back to the files in front of him and continued tending to them.


    ****


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± You called him? ¡± Mirah asked La, walking into their room with a mug in her hand. ¡± Yeah ¡± La replied with a nodded without looking up. She was working on her assignments,ying her chest on the bed, her back upwards.


    ¡± So?, What was his response? ¡± Mirah asked, joining La on the bed after dropping the mug by the bedstand.


    ¡± He only dropped by to get a cup of coffee and not to see me ¡± She replied straight up without looking up.


    ¡± Oh ¡± Mirah muttered and sat up from the bed. She grabbed the mug sitted on the bed stand and stretched it over to La. ¡± Here¡­ I made you a coffee ¡± She said.


    La dropped her pen and faced her. ¡± Thanks ¡± She uttered as she collected the mug from her with a smile. She brought it closer to her lips and sipped out of it.


    ¡± Hmmm¡­ It¡¯s hot and nice ¡± Shemented, moving it away from her mouth.


    ¡± I know ¡± Mirah said in a sarcastic tone and La let out a chuckle as she grabbed the mug again and sipped a little out of it.


    She dropped the mug and noticed Mirah¡¯s stare on her. ¡± What? ¡± She asked, looking at her. ¡± It¡¯s been long since you smiled that bright ¡± Mirah said with a chuckle.


    ¡± Really?, I thought I do smile these days ¡± La asked and Mirah let out a scoff. ¡± Nah, I found out long ago that they¡¯re fake ¡± She responded and La released a shortugh.


    ¡± Well, I¡¯m fine now ¡± She replied. Mirah raised her brows. ¡± You sure?, Or you still got Shane upying your head? ¡± She asked almost in a tease. ¡± I¡¯m fine now really. I¡¯m epting the fact that I never belonged to Shane and I¡¯m never belonging to him. He has a wife and I¡¯ll respect that ¡± She said and Mirah was suprised a bit, but at the same time she¡¯s d.


    ¡± Wow. That¡¯s great, I really hope it stands like that. I hate seeing you sad ¡± Mirah said with a pout. ¡± I promise you then ¡± La said, turning to her with a sincere look on.


    ¡± Aww. Thanks ¡± Mirah said with a baby look and La let out a chuckle.


    ****


    * Mocha¡¯s Coffee Shop *


    ¡± Do you think she¡¯s around today? ¡± Alec asked Shane. They were still seated in the car by the parking lot. ¡± I don¡¯t really know. I didn¡¯t inform her I wasing ¡± Shane replied.


    ¡± We should go check if she¡¯s around then ¡± Alec said and Shane nodded. With this, they got down from the car and made their way into the coffee shop.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


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    They got inside after putting on a cap, they were trying not to attract people. They walked in and headed straight to the counter where some of the servers were.


    ¡± Wee sires ¡± They greeted with a short bow. The guys returned their greetings with a wave of their hands. ¡± Um, is La around? ¡± Shane was the first to ask. The two servers passed themselves nces but the two cared less.


    ¡± No sir. She was only avable in the morning ¡± One of them replied and Shane nodded. ¡± When would she be avable then? ¡± Shane asked again. ¡± Um, I think you should please see Mr Cyrus for that. He actually decides when the two woulde to work since they¡¯re a part timer ¡± The guy replied politely.


    ¡± Alright then. Thanks ¡± Shane thanked and they nodded. They made their way deeper to Mr Cyrus office.


    They got there and with a little knock, they pushed the door open. The middle aged man who was working on hisptop look up to the two guests before him. His lips widened to a smile immediately. ¡± Oh my!, Wee sires ¡± He gushed, standing up in a swift.


    The two returned the smile as they moved over to him. ¡± Here. Have your seat ¡± He offered, pointing at the two seats in front of him. ¡± Thanks ¡± Alec muttered, sitting down.


    ¡± I¡¯m d you two agreed to visit this ce again. Thanks so much, I appreciate it ¡± Mr Cyrus thanked seriously. ¡± No qualms. You¡¯re wee ¡± Shane replied with a smile.


    ¡± So we heard that server isn¡¯t around again? ¡± Alec asked rhetorically.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± Yes sire. She came for the morning shift ¡± He replied and the duo nodded.


    ¡± Since you give her shifts, when would she be avable? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Anytime sir ¡± He responded quickly. The duo raised their brows. ¡± Anytime?, Doesn¡¯t she work part time? ¡± Alec asked and Mr Cyrus let out a nervousugh.


    ¡± Of course she does, but I give her the shifts. I could make her avable anytime you want toe around ¡± He responded and Shane nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Alright then¡­. tomorrow evening. We would be here ¡± Shane said and Mr Cyrus smile widened, but in between that smile is a very excited look.


    ¡± Alright then. We really can¡¯t wait to have you two here tomorrow. So would you like a cup of coffee before you leave? ¡± Mr Cyrus asked hopefully.


    ¡± Not really, we only decided to branch by ¡± Alec replied instead and Mr Cyrus face fell a little but he covered it up with a smile again.


    ¡± Alright then. We shall see tomorrow ¡± Mr Cyrus said, standing up and they did the same.


    ¡± We hope to see her here tomorrow ¡± Shane reminded. ¡± Of course trust me. She would be here ¡± He replied as they both walked out of his office. ¡± Alright then ¡± Alec replied and with that, they walked out of the coffee shop.


    The duo got into Shane¡¯s car and he drove off almost immediately while Mr Cyrus watched them as they drove off.


    His little smile widened when he suddenly made a rough sketch on his head on how much gain he would be making tomorrow. ¡± I really need to give that girl more shifts ¡± He muttered, referring to La.


    Still in smiles, he made his way back inside the coffee shop.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Mr Cyrus changed our shifts? ¡± Mira asked rhetorically. ¡± Yeah, we are having an afternoon shift tomorrow instead of a morning one. I¡¯m d at least one doesn¡¯t have to wake up so early in the morning ¡± La replied and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± You¡¯re still on the assignments? ¡± She asked, joining La on the couch beside her and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s really exhausting. It¡¯s draining the hell outta me ¡± She muttered. ¡± Any calls from Shane? ¡± Mirah asked further but La shook her head.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know. My phone¡¯s been off all through ¡± She replied. ¡± He could have called tho ¡± Mirah said.


    ¡± I was told he came to visit the coffee shop again, yesterday ¡± Mirah added. ¡± Why? ¡± La asked, raising her head up.


    ¡± What? I don¡¯t know, Mr Cyrus said he wanted to thank you again ¡± She replied and La raised her brows the more.


    ¡± Thank me for what? ¡±


    ¡± See I don¡¯t know. We would know by calling him or probably when hees around again ¡± Mirah suggested and La nodded. ¡± Alright then ¡± La replied and returned to her books.


    ¡± You¡¯re not calling him? ¡± Mirah asked in suprise. ¡± No¡­ why should I? ¡± La replied  writing on her books. ¡± I was just thinking you were going to ask him about it, but anyways ¡± Mirah muttered. La nodded and her stomach suddenly grumbled cutely and Mirah let out augh.


    ¡± You should drop this pen for once and go find something to eat! ¡± Mirah scolded.¡± No, we¡¯re having a test tomorrow. I have to read ¡± La insisted. ¡± Yeah whatever ¡± Mirah muttered with a scoff. ¡± You¡¯re not reading? ¡± La asked and she scoffed again. ¡± It¡¯s none of your business! ¡± She shouted as she walked away and La chuckled silently.


    Her stomach grumbled again and she let out a groan before dropping her pen. She got on her feet and walked straight away into the kitchen.


    She dished out her food and carried it to the living room where she sat on one o the couches and began eating.


    Her eyes caught her phone and she stretched her hands to where it was, and took it from there.


    She switched it on and went back to her food. She suddenly took it when something caught her attention. She had missed a call. ¡± Shane ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Should I call him back? ¡± She muttered.


    She decided against it and dropped her phone and continued with her meal.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± She hasn¡¯t called back? ¡± Alec asked Shane who kept staring at his phone on several intervals. ¡± Yeah ¡± He nodded. ¡± You should calm down. We are seeing her this evening anyways ¡± He said and Shane let out a short sigh.


    ¡± Yeah I know, I¡¯m aware. It¡¯s just that it¡¯s weird, normally she would have called back after seeing that she missed a call from me. But she hasn¡¯t called back, this alone is making me think that I did something wrong ¡± He muttered to Alec¡¯s hearing. Alec let out a chuckle.


    ¡± Why are you so stressed out over this?, It¡¯s just La.. La. You¡¯re worried because she refused to call you back? ¡± Alec said in between theugh.


    ¡± Stop! ¡± Shane said sternly but Alec kept onughing. ¡± Come on, it¡¯s funny. Your substitute is making you go crazy ¡± Alec said again in between the seemingly unendingugh. Shane scoffed annoyingly and carrying hisptop along, he walked away towards the stairs while Alec kept on with theugh.


    ¡± Come on, where are you going? ¡± Alec asked running after him. ¡± Alec, stop pestering me ¡± Shane scolded angrily as they both stepped into his suite.


    ¡± I¡¯m not. It¡¯s clearly just the truth and you don¡¯t wanna ept it. You care about her a lot. ¡± He said looking straight into Shane¡¯s eyes who was seated on one of the couch in the suite.


    Shane looked away from his gaze. ¡± I¡¯m just worried, that¡¯s all ¡± He said and Alec let out a scoff.


    ¡± Worried that ady refused to call you. Come on, that¡¯s far away from you ¡± Alec said and Shane looked elsewhere.


    ¡± Just admit that you like her ¡± Alec persisted and Shane let out a sigh. ¡± Can you stop, it¡¯s giving me unnecessary headache ¡± Shane muttered, closing his eyes.


    ¡± Right. Cause it is the truth ¡± Alec said again and Shane let out a huff before getting up on his feet. He walked away into his room without saying a word. Alec didn¡¯t bother to say anything either, he only watched as Shane walked away.


    *** Mocha¡¯s Coffee Shop ***


    ¡± We¡¯re here again ¡± Mirah muttered tiredly. They were justing back from theirst ss today and now, they are having an afternoon shift at the coffee shop. ¡± Thought you were okay with Mr Cyrus changing her shifts ¡± La asked unbelievably with a scoff.


    ¡± Yeah, I was. But now I¡¯m realizing it¡¯s going to be tiring and stressful ¡± She groaned as they made their way into the restaurant.


    Stepping their feet inside, they met with their guests sitting and waiting anxiously for them.


    Alec tapped Shane and he raised his head, away from his phone and their eyes met.


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    Shane wouldn¡¯t look away as he kept on staring at La who also stared at him. ¡± You should look away to avoid suspicion ¡± Alec said silently as he tapped Shane.


    He was about doing that until he realized La had look away and was headed to the counter together with Mirah.


    ¡± Oh, seems she looked away first ¡± Alec uttered and looked at Shane trying to study his expression.


    He caught a glimpse of a hurt look on his face and he let out a silent sigh. Shane looked away, biting his lower lips. That again is a verification that she¡¯s angry at him. She looked away first.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Alec asked but Shane let out a sigh instead. ¡± I think she¡¯s really mad at me. She looked away and even walked away, totally ignoring me ¡± He exined sipping from the cup in front of him.


    ¡± And you¡¯re worried? ¡± Alec knowingly asked the dumbest question ever. Shane let out a scoff. ¡± Come on, I¡¯m not in the mood for that ¡± Shane muttered and Alec let out a huff before looking away from him and sipping his coffee quietly.


    ¡± Would you two like anything else? ¡± La¡¯s voice made them raise their hands. Mr Cyrus had forced her toe over to them to ask if they would need any other thing.


    ¡± No, we¡¯re fine ¡± Alec muttered while Shane kept on staring. ¡± Great then. I shall take my leave ¡± La said and without giving her enough chance to turn, Shane held her hand making her look at him with a confused look on.


    La looked around to see if anyone was staring at then and fortunately, the workers seemed busy with their works and it seemed Shane¡¯s fans hadn¡¯t trooped it. Only their normal customers were in already.


    Shane got up on his feet and grabbed her deeper into the coffee shop, in an empty room there and La didn¡¯t struggle with him.


    They got there and Shane locked the door behind them. He turned fully to La who had a confused look on with her brows raised. ¡± Did I do a thing wrong? ¡± La asked and Shane let out an unbelievable scoff. ¡± I should be asking you that instead. Why are you ignoring me? ¡± Shane asked and this time La¡¯s brows raised the more.


    ¡± How am I ignoring you?, I don¡¯t think I have ever did that? ¡± La asked confusedly. ¡± You saw my calls didn¡¯t you? ¡± Shane asked, roughing his hair. He was beginning to regret confronting her for such a useless thing like this.


    ¡± No, Yes. I actually missed it and I did see your missed call but decided against calling. I thought it wasn¡¯t really something that important. I¡¯m sorry for annoying you. So is it something that important? ¡± She asked, looking straight into Shane¡¯s eyes.


    Shane let out a nervous cough cause of her stares on him and he looked away. ¡± No it¡¯s not. I actually got the wrong idea. I¡¯m sorry ¡± He apologized and La let out a little smile.


    ¡± Alright then. It¡¯s fine sire ¡± La said politely and Shane groaned inwardly. That alone is making him go crazy, why would she start showing him signs of respect? She wasn¡¯t like that before. Something is definitely wrong but he can¡¯t seem toy his hands on it and that alone is frustrating.


    ¡± Is there really a thing I did that you¡¯re not telling me? ¡± Shane was tempted to ask, stopping La from going out.


    She turned to Shane with a raised brow. ¡± No, why would you keep thinking you did a thing wrong? ¡± She asked confusedly. Shane let out a sigh. ¡± You don¡¯t get it, do you? This isn¡¯t you, you¡¯re acting all weird now. It¡¯s like you¡¯re trying to forget about the past, like you moving on and ignoring the fact that you once knew me ¡± He exined shocking the hell out of La but she tried her best not to show it.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry but it¡¯s what is right. You have a wife now, I was never a thing to you to begin with. We were acting on a contract all through and I was just your recement bride. And now that the contract has ended, everything should go back to normal. As per the contract, we aren¡¯t supposed to meet anymore, I¡¯m trying to stick to that. I also don¡¯t think that should be a problem to you right? ¡± La asked knowingly.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Shane sighed and then looked away. ¡± I will take that as a yes then ¡± La said with a light smile. Without much ado, she walked out of the room leaving alone a frustrated Shane. He was really worried and that alone is making him more frustrated.


    He shouldn¡¯t be worried cause of this but it¡¯s the total opposite right now.


    Shane finally walked out of the room and headed to his seat. He sat down with his face downwards. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Alec was obliged to ask. He let out a heave and raised his head.


    ¡± No, I really think I¡¯m going crazy at this point ¡± He said truthfully, frustration ring on his face. ¡± What is it? ¡± Alec asked slowly and with a silent voice.


    Shane sighed, resting his back by the chair. ¡± I can¡¯t seem to get her out of my head ¡± He blurted out making Alec¡¯s brows raise abruptly. ¡± Brielle or La? ¡± He asked knowingly, he¡¯s well aware that Shane¡¯s talking about La but he wants him to spill it out himself.


    ¡± Yeah. La. I think I¡¯m really going crazy at right now, everything¡¯s just frustrating and confusing ¡± Shane muttered. ¡± Don¡¯t you think you feel a thing for her? ¡± Alec asked but Shane shook his head.


    ¡± No, I¡¯m just confused and that¡¯s all ¡± Shane muttered and Alec let out a scoff silently. ¡± Suit yourself up then ¡® He said to Shane¡¯s hearing.


    Shane ced his head on the table while Alec rolled his eyes secretly. He¡¯s well aware that Shane feels a thing for La but he wouldn¡¯t admit it. ¡± Don¡¯t you think we should leave now?, You can go sort yourself at home ¡± Alec asked but Shane shook his head.


    ¡± No. I¡¯m fine, I¡¯m not ready to leave ¡± He muffled under his breath but Alec could hear him clearly. ¡± You sure you¡¯re okay? ¡± Alec asked again and Shane nodded, his head still on the table.


    Alec sighed before taking his cup on the table and sipping his coffee from it.


    ***


    La would steal nces from Shane at several intervals. She was really worried, ¡± Is he okay? Is everything fine? ¡± She would ask herself at several intervals. She had an obvious sad look on that one would definitely notice. She tried her best to hide it but it¡¯s really ring. Only if Shane could notice, but he really fell for her cover expression.


    No matter how much she tried to forget about Shane and move on, she can¡¯t just do it. It seems really difficult, she has grown so addicted to him even without knowing. She wished silently she could continue seeing his perfect face.


    Tho, his face was lowered on the table but she¡¯s d she can still see his presence. His presence alone is okay for her. She¡¯s still sad knowing that he might leave anytime soon but she hid it perfectly and served other guests casually.


    She would purposely go to their table just to ask if they need a thing. But the truth is she just wanted to see Shane¡¯s face so badly. Shane would look up whenever he heard La¡¯s voice and he would stare at her for so long till she¡¯s out of his view.


    La would secretly ensure that she catches a glimpse of his face while speaking to them.


    ¡± And that¡¯s all? ¡± La asked and Alec nodded with a smile. ¡± Ok then, I¡¯ll be right back ¡± La said and after sessfully stealing a nce from Shane, she begin to walk away.


    ¡± It¡¯s obvious she¡¯s trying to get your attention ¡± Alec suddenly said with a chuckle. Shane looked up abruptly with a raised brow. ¡± Huh? ¡± Shane asked confusedly.


    ¡± It¡¯s been 4 times since she¡¯s beening here, that alone is a proof. She keeps stealing nces at you and she has this worried look on whenever she looks at you ¡± He exined to Shane who has a suprised and at the same time confused look on.


    ¡± But she said¡­ ¡±


    ¡± She¡¯s only trying to fight her feelings. She knows it ain¡¯t right if she feels that way for you, and that¡¯s why she¡¯s trying to avoid it ¡± Alec exined to Shane who still has a suprised look on.


    ¡± So?¡­ ¡±


    ¡± First admit that you feel a thing for her and then, you can find ways to make her admit her feelings too.. ¡± Alec blurted out


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    Instead of replying Alec, Shane looked away instead and Alec let out a scoff. ¡± Really?¡­ ¡± He asked unbelievably.


    ¡± Alright then, suit yourself ¡± He said, and looked sideways hoping Shane would call him but he never did.


    He gave up and red angrily at Shane who wasn¡¯t looking at his way. ¡± Gosh, you¡¯re so annoying¡­ ¡± He groaned. ¡± Let¡¯s leave, we¡¯ve outstayed our stay here ¡± Alec muttered, standing up and Shane did the same without dy.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Mirah tapped La whose head was bent on the table she was seated. La felt a cold hand on her skin and she raised her head to Mirah¡¯s face, she arched her brows.


    ¡± They¡¯re leaving ¡± Mirah muttered, her gaze glued at a direction. La raised her head and truly she saw the two leaving.


    ¡± Oh ¡± She muttered silently not looking away from the view, watching them walk out of the coffee shop. They were finally out of view and she let out a sigh before looking away.


    ¡± You know, you could have talked things out with him. You can¡¯t deny the fact that you feel a thing for him and I¡¯m sure he does too, you two are just trying to hide and deny the fact ¡± Mirah said beside her but La kept mute, as she kept staring into space.


    ¡± You won¡¯t say a thing huh? ¡± Mirah asked, facing La but she still wouldn¡¯t say a thing.


    ¡± Suit yourself then ¡± Mirah muttered, rolling her eyes. La couldn¡¯t help the thoughts rushing into her head. It¡¯s just been some minutes since he left and she¡¯s missing him so badly.


    ¡± They left already? ¡± The duo turned and Mr Cyrus was standing before them. ¡± Yes sir ¡± Mirah was the first to reply. ¡± Okay then. You¡­ ¡± He started, referring to La.


    ¡± You are having both morning and afternoon shifts before. Mirah you¡¯re only having an afternoon shift. Is that understood? ¡± He asked and the duo nodded. ¡± Great ¡± He replied with a smile before walking away.


    ¡± Great, I got two shifts ¡± La groaned and Mirah chuckled. ¡± Well, I¡¯m d I only have a shift¡­ ¡± Mirah suddenly stopped and turned to La, looking at her intently.


    ¡± Why do you think he gave you two shifts? ¡± Mirah asked suspiciously. ¡± Well I don¡¯t know why, and it¡¯s none of my business ¡± La muttered, yawning tiredly.


    ¡± Isn¡¯t it time already?, I wanna go home already ¡± La muttered. ¡± We have an hour left ¡± Mirah muttered, her eyes glued on the watch on her wrist. La nodded tiredly still yawning tiredly.


    ¡± You sure you¡¯re not pregnant? ¡± Mira asked jokingly and La let out a short chuckle. ¡± Nah, I¡¯m just stressed out. I got lots of things on my head and also, school work. That alone is draining the hell outta me ¡± She muttered. ¡± It¡¯s the same here but we have to keep on peddling our bicycle ¡± Mirah said, sarcasm obvious in her tone and La couldn¡¯t help butugh out heartily.


    ¡± Dude!, What the hell was that? ¡± She asked in between theugh, turning to Mirah who also couldn¡¯t contain herughter.


    ¡± It¡¯s the truth ¡± Mirah said with a chuckle.¡± Gosh, you¡¯re crazy ¡± La muttered and Mirah smiled. ¡± At least I made youugh, it¡¯s been long since you did that ¡± Mirah said and La turned to her surprisingly and with a scoff.


    ¡± Really?, You said the same thing yesterday. Gosh, you¡¯re so extra ¡± She said and Mirah chuckled out loudly. ¡± Are you two going to keep on chatting all day? ¡± One of their co-workers said beside them with a roll of her voice.


    Mirah scoffed before rolling her eyes. ¡± It¡¯s none of your business witch! ¡± She said, folding her arms under her br*easts.


    ¡± It¡¯s Mitch, okay? ¡± The girl corrected. ¡± Well, I prefer calling you a witch cause you act like one ¡± Mirah replied and the girl sent her a harsh re before walking away not without a loud hiss. Mirah chuckled before walking back to La who shook her head at her friend¡¯s craziness.


    ¡± What?, I¡¯m aware that I¡¯m one crazy bi*tch ¡± She said proudly and La couldn¡¯t contain herughter. ¡± Stop. You¡¯re killing me ¡± La said in between theugh.


    ¡± Oh, we have new customers ¡± Mirah alerted La and she stoppedughing andported herself immediately. They both stood up properly and went to tend to the new customers.


    *** Shane¡¯s Apartment ***


    * Next Day ~ Evening ~ *


    Shane couldn¡¯t get enough sleep as he kept rolling from one side of the bed to the other. He couldn¡¯t get the scene earlier out of his head. She said she¡¯s trying to avoid any sort of thing between them and that includes avoiding him. But could he do that?Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    He can¡¯t seem to get her off his head even for a single minute. He¡¯s aware he¡¯s married and it will be wrong for him to feel a thing for her but everything seem to be going against his wish at that moment. He isn¡¯t supposed to be going crazy over his fake bride. It was a contract and a contract should remain a contract. Could this be possible?


    He sighed for the umpteenth time, the scene reying vividly on his head. But then, Alec¡¯s words¡­ Are they true?


    Could it really be that La¡¯s feeling the same way he¡¯s feeling at that moment. It clearly doesn¡¯t look like that or it¡¯s just that every of her movements and expressions are confusing.


    He could only be sure if he gets to be around her everytime but that¡¯s totally impossible. Their status is really different from each other. He¡¯s the CEO of one of the biggest Enterprise in the country but she.. she¡¯s just a student. He¡¯s married and older than her and she¡¯s from a low ss family while he¡¯s not.


    All these are making it all hard for him to confirm his feelings for her. He isn¡¯t even sure if he has those feelings Alec is iming her has for her. It¡¯s just a confusing and weird feeling. He can¡¯t probably be falling for his recement bride.


    He would have decided on doing the same thing she¡¯s trying to do but it can¡¯t work. He can¡¯t avoid her or let go of her even for a day. Her face keeps reying on his head. ¡± Gosh, I might lose it at this point ¡± He kept muttering to himself at several intervals.


    ¡± Gosh, I can¡¯t take this anymore ¡± He muttered to himself and grabbed his car keys, heading straight to the coffee shop in his car. He ced a call across to Alec to join him there.


    He got there and tried his possible best toport himself before entering. He walked to his usual seat and two servers rushed to him immediately. ¡± What would you like sir? ¡± Mitch said with a big smile stered on her face. Mr Cyrus had promised an extra tip for anyone who served Shane well and diligently.


    ¡± Get me La instead. I want her to serve me ¡± Was all he said as he shut his eyes. The two exchanged nces before nodding anyways ¨C with a sad look, they walked away.


    ¡± La, your usual customer is here ¡± Mitch said to La whose head was on a desk,, jealousy ring obviously on her face.


    La raised her head immediately and her gaze caught Shane who was seated on his usual seat. Her face twitched into a sad one immediately. Merely seeing him, is enough to justify that she can¡¯t hide her feelings in as much as she tried to, that alone is making her sad. She¡¯s really scared of the oue and that¡¯s why she¡¯s trying so much to avoid it.


    But, it¡¯s really seeming impossible. ¡± What?¡­ What¡¯s with the sad face?, You should be d you get to serve him and get the extra pay in ce of us ¡± Mitch said with an eye roll before walking away while the other server followed her behind.


    La heaved a big sigh before walking over to Shane. One could see his face lit up in excitement as he saw her standing right in front of him. His heart leapt for joy. He had to control himself from staring at her as she took his orders. ¡± That¡¯s all? ¡± La asked Shane who was busy essing her perfect facial features.


    ¡± Sir? ¡± She called but got no reply. ¡± Shane? ¡± She blurted out without knowing and that jolted him out of his thoughts as he suddenly felt butterflies in his tummy.


    She called him by his name. He have so much missed that. ¡± Call me that again ¡± He whispered, not taking his eyes off her face.


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    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked unsure of what she heard and he snapped out of his thoughts.


    ¡± Sorry, I meant yes, that¡¯s all ¡± He muttered and she nodding before walking away.


    Shane bit his lips slowly, watching her leave.


    ¡± I¡¯m here ¡± Alec announced suddenly sitting on the seat avable in front of Shane. Shane only nodded. Alec raised his brows and moved closer to Shane¡¯s face, studying his expression.


    ¡± What? ¡± Shane raised his brows, moving his face away. ¡± Why are you blushing? ¡± He asked and suprised Shane raised his brows in confusion. ¡± What? ¡± Shane asked almost in a whisper.


    ¡± Don¡¯t tell me you two.. kissed ¡± Alec added, gesturing to La who was justing. Shane cleared his throat and arranged his butt on his seat properly, ignoring Alec¡¯s question and turning to La who was justing.


    ¡± Here ¡± La said, dropping their orders. Shane had also order a cup of coffee for Alec too. ¡± Thanks ¡± Shane was the first to say as he grabbed the cup¡¯s handle.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± Alec also muttered. La nodded with a little smile before walking away.


    ¡± It seems they would being here often now ¡± Mirah said to La immediately she walked back to her seat. ¡± Yeah I guess ¡± La muttered and then turned properly to Mirah, ready to tell her about what she had in mind.


    ¡± What? ¡± Mirah asked when she got the hint that La was holding back to say something. ¡± I wanna leave ¡± She muttered and Mirah raised her brows. ¡± Leave how? ¡± Mirah asked, shifting her seat closer to La¡¯s.


    ¡± I wanna resign here. I really need to stop seeing Shane, I have to avoid him if I want everything to go as nned else I might finally do what I¡¯m not supposed to do. It¡¯s best I try every possible means to avoid it now ¡± She muttered and Mirah nodded supportively.


    ¡± Alright, I will support everything you do, but do I also have to leave too? ¡± She asked and La shook her head.


    ¡± No, you don¡¯t have to. The pay here is good, we might not get any other good offer like this. You should stay while I just resign. I might find a good job elsewhere, but for now I should really avoid seeing Shane ¡± She exined and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Okay then, so when are you informing Mr Cyrus? ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± Today, at the end of today¡¯s shift ¡± La muttered and with a sigh.


    ¡± I¡¯m really sorry you have to do this ¡± Mirah said seriously but it sounded funny to La¡¯s ears. ¡± Come on, how are you affected?, It¡¯s all my fault for falling helplessly even when I¡¯m aware of the real fact that we can¡¯t be together ¡± La blurted out without knowing. She suddenly gasped and covered her mouth with her palms in shock. She turned to Mirah who was so having that shocking look on.


    ¡± Did you¡­ just say.. ¡±


    ¡± It was mistake ¡± La cut in abruptly and walked away immediately in regret.


    She hasn¡¯t really confirmed if she even have feelings for Shane and she had went ahead to say that. ¡± Gosh ¡± She muttered and bit her lips.


    *** The Girls¡¯ Apartment ***


    ~ Night ~


    ¡± So, you resigned already? ¡± Mirah asked La who was justing in. ¡± Yeah ¡± La replied, taking off her shoes as shended on the couch tiredly.


    ¡± He didn¡¯t ask for your reason? ¡± Mirah asked suspiciously. ¡± He did. But I told him a believable lie and.. he fell for it ¡± La replied. ¡± Shane¡¯s going to be really shocked when he find out ¡± Mirah muttered as La got on her feet, with her shoes on her hands.


    ¡± But it¡¯s partially his fault right? ¡± La replied, more like a question but she wasn¡¯t expecting an answer from Mirah as she walked away, deeper into their room.


    ¡± Well, Maybe it is ¡± Mirah replied to herself.


    *** Next day~Kent¡¯s Enterprise ~ ***


    ¡± You¡¯re still thinking about her? ¡± Alec asked Shane who had suddenly got lost in his thoughts. He can¡¯t help but think about her every minute and it¡¯s beginning to be a worry. ¡± I can¡¯t help it ¡± Shane muttered truthfully.


    ¡± Isn¡¯t that a sign that you feel something for her? ¡± Alec asked knowingly but he still needed to hear it from Shane¡¯s mouth.


    ¡± No it¡¯s not ¡± Shane replied even though, he¡¯s not sure of his answer. He¡¯s just not sure yet if he really feels a thing for La. It¡¯s confusing and that alone is making him worried.


    He would have loved if he wasn¡¯t really falling for La without knowing, that would have been the best but it seems no matter how he¡¯s trying to avoid it, he can¡¯t. It¡¯s all seeming fruitless. The fact that La wouldn¡¯t talk to him and is avoiding him is only doing nothing but worsening the whole situation.


    It¡¯s only making him crave for her more. It¡¯s not helping at all. He had fallen helplessly without knowing and is only trying to deny the fact or ensure that he really wasn¡¯t falling for her.


    ¡± What about Brielle? ¡± Alec suddenly asked and Shane raised his head with a raised brow. ¡± What about her? ¡± He asked.


    ¡± What if she suddenlyes back and finds out her husband is going crazy over her recement?, What would you do then?, How do you think she would feel now? ¡± Alec asked and his questions did a great job in disrupting his thoughts.


    He couldn¡¯t think properly anymore. He couldn¡¯t seem to find an answer to his demanding questions.


    He¡¯s well aware that Alec is right with his words. How would Brielle feel when she finds out?, What would he do?, That¡¯s one of the factor that¡¯s serving as an obstruction. It¡¯s the main reason why he¡¯s trying to avoid it. And it¡¯s the same with La, she wouldn¡¯t stop thinking about those factors. How would Brielle feel?


    *** Next Day *** ~Evening~


    ¡± Can¡¯t believe we¡¯re here again! ¡± Alec teased jokingly but Shane wasn¡¯t really in the mood for that. All he wanted was to see La. He couldn¡¯t concentrate at work earlier today, he wouldn¡¯t stop thinking about her no matter how hard he tried to stop, h couldn¡¯t help it.


    They pushed the door open and a server rushed to them like the other day. ¡± Please have your seat ¡± Mitch directed them to their usual and reserved seat with a big smile on. She was d, at least no La to take these august guests away from her.


    She watched as they sat down and she bowed wholeheartedly. ¡± Wee to Mocha Coffee Shop. What would you like sires? ¡± She asked with a big smile stered on her face.


    ¡± Where¡¯s La? ¡± Shane didn¡¯t waste time in asking. A knowing smirk yed on Mitch¡¯s lips but she didn¡¯t waste time in recing it with a smile since she¡¯s sure she¡¯s serving them anyways.


    ¡± She¡¯s not here sir and wouldn¡¯t be here anymore ¡± She said, happiness ring on her face but the duo were confused.


    ¡± Sorry?.. ¡± Alec asked for rification. ¡± She resigned just yesterday sir ¡± Mitch said still retaining that smile on her face.


    ¡± You can leave, call us Mirah instead ¡± Alec said, looking at Shane who also had the same suprised look on his face and it¡¯s the same for him. He¡¯s damn shocked. It¡¯s unexpected. Why would she suddenly leave?Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Mitch¡¯s smile got reced when she finally processed what Alec had just told her. ¡± I should¡­ I should call¡­ Mirah instead ¡± She asked unbelievably and Alec nodded.


    ¡± Oh ¡± She muttered and bowed a little before walking away, obviously boiling in anger.


    ¡± She left? ¡± Shane muttered in suprise. ¡± I¡¯m as shocked as you are ¡± Alec replied. ¡± But why? ¡± Shane asked confusedly. ¡± I don¡¯t know, we should ask Mirah ¡± He said and almost immediately Mirah appeared with a smile ying on her face.


    ¡± Wee. What would you two like? ¡± She asked cheerfully.


    ¡± La.. where¡¯s she? ¡± Shane asked instead, ignoring her question.


    ¡± Oh ¡± Mirah muttered, getting his point. ¡± Someone might have informed him ¡± She thought.


    ¡± She left. She resigned just yesterday ¡± She replied, saying the same thing as Mitch.


    ¡± Why? ¡± Shane asked, confusion ring on his face. ¡± It¡¯s not for me to say sir. It would be best if you ask her personally ¡± She replied, trying her best to make sure she wasn¡¯t sounding rude.


    ¡± Oh ¡± Shane replied dejectedly. He¡¯s sure if he would ask Shane, she might not give him the reply he wants.


    ¡± Where¡¯s she? ¡± He suddenly asked. ¡± Home ¡± Mirah muttered with a raised brow.


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    ¡± Ok ¡± Shane muttered. Mirah whose brows was still raised was tempted to ask. ¡± Are you?¡­ ¡±


    ¡± No, I was just curious ¡± Shane replied, cutting off. Mirah nodded with a smile. ¡± Would you like anything then ? ¡± She asked, still retaining that smile but Shane shook his head. ¡± No, we will be leaving soon ¡± Shane replied and Mirah nodded, understanding clearly the reason for that.


    ¡± Alright then. I shall take my leave ¡± She said with a small bow and the duo nodded. With that, she made her way away from them and off to the counter. ¡± So, they rejected you too? ¡± Mitch suddenly asked with a hint of mockery in her voice as she walked over to Mirah.


    Mirah let out a scoff as she sat on a stool before the counter. ¡± I think you should be focusing more on retaining this job till the end, cause with the look of things, you might get sacked in between ¡± Mirah shot back, sarcastically.


    Mitch let out a scoff and then followed by a mockingugh. ¡± You should have said the same thing to your friend earlier. She barelysted a month and with the look of things, you ain¡¯tsting too ¡± Mitch fired back and then walked away with a loud hiss.


    ¡± I wish I can strangle her ¡± Mirah muttered, watching Mitch till she was out of sight. ¡± But I don¡¯t have time for bit*ches like her ¡± Shepleted with a little smile.


    ¡± So, what are you going to do now? ¡± Alec asked Shane whose head was lowered. He was in deep thoughts coupled with confusion.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know. But why did she leave anyways? ¡± He replied with a question, raising his head up.


    ¡± You should ask her. I¡¯m also as confused as you are ¡± Alec replied and Shane let out a sigh, cing his palms on his forehead and holding them tightly like he was having an headache.


    ¡± I¡¯m seriously confused ¡± He muttered. ¡± You know you could just ask her since you two are a bit close ¡± Alec urged but he only sighed again.


    ¡± I would have loved to, but it seems she¡¯s really bent on not talking to me. She¡¯s only going to keep ignoring my calls ¡± He muttered. ¡± Then, you shouldn¡¯t care. It¡¯s fine since she wanna have some space, you should give her some space then ¡± Alec suggested and Shane sighed again for the umpteenth time.


    ¡± You don¡¯t understand, do you?, I can¡¯t.. no matter how much I¡¯ve tried. I was still okay with me seeing her frequently here but now she¡¯s gone. There¡¯s no means of seeing her anymore ¡± He muttered frustratedly.


    ¡± You could go see her in her house you know ¡± Alec said in form of a tease. ¡± Come on, that¡¯s impossible. I can¡¯t possibly go there everytime, it¡¯s unprofessional ¡± He muttered.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± Just confess your feelings to her, assure her that you two could find a way to make it work, who knows she might let down her guard then and also confess her feelings too ¡± Alec suggested reasonably but Shane¡¯s thoughts were far away from that.  He still wasn¡¯t sure if truly he feels a thing for La and it would totally be a loss if he truly admits his feelings for La, she¡¯s definitely going to reject knowing fully well he had a wife.


    That¡¯s the only factor causing a stop to him admitting his feelings for her.


    ¡± You sure you don¡¯t wanna try? ¡± Alec asked again. ¡± I will be fine ¡± Shane muttered.


    ****


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± He was looking so damn worried. I think you should talk to him.. ¡± Mirahpleted. After some seconds of silence, Mirah turned to La with a huff. ¡± Come on, say something ¡± She urged. La sighed and dropped her pen, she raised her head up to Mirah who was sitting on the bed while she was lying on the floor.


    ¡± What am I to say? ¡± She asked. ¡± Come on, he¡¯s damn worried. Talk to him, just find a believable lie and give it to him as a reason on why you had left ¡± Mirah said and La sat up properly on the floor.


    ¡± Now you¡¯re confusing me, is he worried that I had left? Or ¡¯cause I hadn¡¯t informed him?, Cause all this is weird. I don¡¯t see any reason why he should be worried cause I resigned at my working ce ¡± La stated her point.


    ¡± You know too well the reason why he¡¯s worried, don¡¯t try to hide it. Don¡¯t deny the fact that you feel the same way he feels¡­ ¡±


    ¡± That¡¯s the point where you¡¯re getting it wrong.. ¡± La cut her off and Mirah¡¯s brows raised slightly.


    ¡± How sure are we that he feels a thing for me? ¡± She asked, tho she¡¯s well aware of the answer, it was all a cover up.


    ¡± Come on, you and I know too well. One can read it on his face clearly and there¡¯s no doubt you can too, you¡¯re just trying to avoid it ¡± Mirah replied earnestly.


    La had no choice than to give in. She let out a sigh. ¡± Okay you¡¯re right. It¡¯s just¡­ It doesn¡¯t seem right and we both know it¡¯s not right. He has a wife, he¡¯s a married man. I was just a substitute to begin with. And we¡¯re really different from each other especially our social status. He¡¯s one wealthy man and I¡¯m not, to top that, Brielle.. how do you think she would feel when she finds out her husband feels a thing for her recement. I don¡¯t want to be a homewrecker, I don¡¯t want to be an obstacle to their marriage life. I don¡¯t want that at all .. ¡± La muttered sadly.


    Mirah sighed on seeing her friend¡¯s sad face. ¡± Alright, we¡¯ll find a way out. Come here ¡± She muttered, bending low to La¡¯s body, she engulfed her into her arms.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± You¡¯re still on this, really? ¡± Alec asked with a sigh. He nned on spending the night at Shane¡¯s home today. ¡± She isn¡¯t picking my calls ¡± He muttered sadly, swinging his phone in his face.


    ¡± Come on, I think you should try to talk to her physically then ¡± Alec suggested. ¡± Yeah, I should do that tomorrow ¡± Shane muttered. ¡± But¡­ Follow my advice first, it might really work out ¡± Alec said earnestly, hoping his friend would follow his advice and just admit that he really feels a thing for his recement bride.


    ¡± Come on, admit that you feel a thing for her ¡± Alec suddenly said, urging Shane whole face was written confusion all over. ¡± I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s just.. Brielle.. I don¡¯t¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Forget about her for now, follow what your heart thinks and wants. You would solve thatter on, but now¡­ this is the present. Do what your heart wants ¡± Alec said to Shane, secretly hoping he would just admit his feelings. Shane sighed, his head was being scrambled with thoughts.


    ¡± Do I really feel a thing for her? ¡± He would ask himself. It¡¯s still confusing and weird on how it happened. He never thought there would be a day when he would be going crazy over his fake bride. He had thought everything would just end as a contract but things wasn¡¯t really going as nned.


    His heart is beating for someone else now, someone other than his wife. His heart is beating for his substitute bride, La. The girl he had never thought he would pick interest in. The always different, weird and alwaysining substitute of his, the girl he had always prayed the contract with her would end soon then, and now that he thought he was going to be free from her, things took a turn.


    He has fallen so much for her and no matter how much he try to deny or hide it, it¡¯s still the truth. Should he continue denying the reality or face the reality that he truly feels a thing for his recement bride.


    Despite of their social status, he fell for her.. something he had never thought would happen, falling for someone from a low ss family. But he has been caught by the web of love. He¡¯s in love with La, no doubt.


    ¡± You done thinking now? ¡± Alec suddenly asked, breaking the series of silence that had emerged between the two. Shane let out a huff and then gave up. It¡¯s time to face the reality.


    He looked up at Alec and then shut his eyes before finally opening it again. ¡± I think I¡¯m in love with La ¡± He muttered and Alec raised his brows. ¡± You think?¡­ ¡± He asked unbelievably with a scoff and Shane sighed.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯m really in love with La ¡± He finally blurted out the words.


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    ¡± Great then ¡± Alec said with a smile. ¡± So what do I do now? ¡± Shane asked anxiously. ¡± Just go over to her house and tell her how you feel ¡± Alec replied simply.


    Shane let out a sigh not sure of what to do. ¡± Like how should I do that? ¡± He asked slowly in embarrassment, itching his neck. Alec let out a chuckle. ¡± Come on, you¡¯ve had previous girlfriends in the past, how did you ask them out? ¡± Alec asked instead.


    Shane sighed again. ¡± It¡¯s been long, I don¡¯t know how to go about it anymore ¡± He muttered and Alec let out a smile. ¡± Alright, you just walk up to her and tell her how you feel about her, and that¡¯s all. You could start by asking her, her sudden reason for leaving the coffee shop ¡± Alec suggested and Shane nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Alright, I can try this ¡± He muttered and Alec nodded. ¡± But now, we should go get some sleep ¡± Alec said, hanging his arm around Shane¡¯s neck. ¡± Yeah. I have a big task to do tomorrow ¡± He muttered thest part to himself.


    With this, the two friends walked their way to Shane¡¯s Suite. They got to his room and Alec was the first to lie on the bed while Shane also did the same and they both slept side by side.


    *** Next Morning ***


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    Shane released a huff as he sat on his seat in his office. us bowed lowly and he waved his hands, gesturing for him to speak on. us got this and started.


    ¡± There¡¯s not really much for you to do today. All you need to do is approve those documents in front of you, you also have a brief meeting with Mr Lancaster concerning the contract. And about Tina¡­ ¡± us paused to see Shane¡¯s reaction but he wasn¡¯t even looking up. His eyes was glued to a document he was tending to tho it doesn¡¯t really seem like he was really concentrating on that.


    Seems like he has so much going on in his head at that moment. us released a silent sigh. ¡± Should Ie backter? ¡± us asked but Shane shook his head. ¡± No, go on ¡± He said and he raised his head to us, dropping the document in his hands.


    ¡± Ok than ¡± us said and continued. ¡± I really think Tina needs an assistant, the works are bing immensely too much for her to handle alone. I would really advise you get her an assistant ¡± us suggested. ¡± Did she ask you to tell me this? ¡± Shane asked with a suspicious look but us shook his head immediately.


    ¡± No sire, she didn¡¯t. It¡¯s just a suggestion from me ¡± us muttered and Shane nodded. ¡± Alright inform¡­ ¡± He paused as his thoughts headed somewhere else.


    ¡± Alright, you shouldn¡¯t worry about that. I have someone in mind ¡± He said and us nodded. ¡± I will take my leave then ¡± us said with a light bow. Shane approved of this as he gestured his hands for him to leave and with that, us made his way out of Shane¡¯s office.


    Shane was finally left alone, he let out an heavy sigh he¡¯s been keeping in.


    Yeah, it¡¯s La. He really can¡¯t help but fidget on realizing that he really was about confessing his hidden feelings to La. It¡¯s pretty obvious she wouldn¡¯t agree to this and he has made up his mind to keep on trying even if she opposes his request.


    He¡¯s going to try his possible best to make her agree, it might not be now butter on. But for now, he still have to know if she feels the same way he feels or not.


    It¡¯s really bothering him a lot. He had La in mind when us had talked about getting an assistant secretary for Tina. He really hopes she epts this second offer of his too.


    He kept ying with the pen on his hand, rolling it with the tip of his fingers as he was lost in thoughts.


    ** Mocha Coffee Shop **


    ¡± Do you think they¡¯reing today? ¡± Mr Cyrus asked Mirah for the umpteenth time as he kept stretching his neck to get a clear view of the entrance to see if he would see any glimpse of the two but as usual was disappointed.


    Mirah released a silent sigh. ¡± I don¡¯t really know sir but I will suggest we keep on checking ¡± She replied tiredly, still on her seat. They were beside the counter. ¡± Alright then, inform me when they¡¯re here ¡® Mr Cyrus said to Mirah and she nodded.


    With this, Mr Cyrus walked away into the room, after ncing at the door¡¯s entrance again.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Mirah let out a huff as she sat down properly on her seat andid her head on the desk before her. She¡¯s missing La so badly. She¡¯s probably at home at that moment, or she¡¯s out trying to get a new job. They¡¯re having only two sses by afternoon and she was having a morning shift at work while La stayed back at home.


    Mitch walked over to her. ¡± Hey ¡± She said with so much authority in her voice. Mirah wasn¡¯t really in the mood to answer her but she raised her head anyways. She arched her brows and Mitch let out a scoff.


    ¡± I¡¯m taking care of Mr Kent and Mr Hyde¡¯s order today ¡± She said and Mirah couldn¡¯t help but release a mockingugh.


    ¡± Really?, I can¡¯t wait to watch you do so ¡± Mirah said and Mitch raised her brows.


    ¡± And what¡¯s that supposed to mean? ¡± Mitch asked. ¡± Nothing ¡± Mirah replied with a short chuckle. ¡± Gosh, you¡¯re so weird and dumb ¡± Mitch said and Mirah scoffed.


    ¡± It¡¯s nice to hear a witch like you tell me about the qualities she possess ¡± Mirah said with a smirk that annoyed Mitch. She stumped her feet on the floor before walking away angrily. Mirah chuckled silently before returning to cing her head on the desk.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    They were just back from school, it was evening already. Mirah who got home tiredly had fallen into a deep sleep while La was battling with her assignments.


    She heard the door bell ring and she dropped her pen, lifting her body off the ground. She made her way to the door. She twisted the door knob and was more than shocked to see Shane standing by the door.


    ¡± Shane.. ¡± She muttered as her heart started the irregr beating. She was suddenly nervous but she tried her best to hide it. ¡± Hi ¡± She said again.


    ¡± Can Ie in? ¡± Shane asked instead and she nodded, immediately making way for him.


    He entered and La, still standing by the door, held her chest to feel her heartbeat. She sighed and tried her best to calm down before walking back in after closing the door behind.


    She had expected Shane to sit but he was standing instead. ¡± You should have your seat ¡± She muttered but he stood still.


    That got La more nervous as he stared at her endlessly with a glint of an emotion she couldn¡¯t read on his face.


    ¡± Shane.. ¡± ¡± I¡¯m here to talk to you ¡± He said, cutting off and she nodded.


    ¡± Why did you leave? ¡± He suddenly asked. ¡± Oh? ¡± La asked at once without sparing much time to digest his words.


    ¡± Oh, I mean nothing ¡± She found herself saying the total opposite of what she was supposed to say.


    Shane¡¯s raised brow made her get herself together. ¡± I mean.. I have reasons ¡± She muttered again. Shane whose hands were pocketed wasn¡¯t really getting was La was seeing. ¡± You mean you left for no reason? ¡± He asked. La left out a short sigh. ¡± I left cause I felt if I kept seeing your face, I might keep on falling for you ¡± She muttered instead in her head.


    ¡± I left ¡¯cause it was a bit stressful and tiring, coupled together with school work ¡± She said and Shane nodded thoughtfully, suddenly deciding in his head against informing her about the job as an assistant secretary in hispany.


    ¡± So, why are you here? ¡± La¡¯s voice snapped him out of his thoughts. He was suddenly short of words and his nervousness took the best out of him.


    ¡± I.. I.. I badly wanna tell you something ¡± He was finally able to voice out. ¡± Ok, go on ¡± La replied almost impatiently for what he was about to say.


    ¡± I know it¡¯s wrong, but I have fallen for you. I¡¯m in love with you La ¡±  Those were the words he was to voice out, but he couldn¡¯t. He suddenly couldn¡¯t find his voice. ¡± Shane.. you aren¡¯t saying actual words ¡± La said, urging him to speak on.


    ¡± Alright, this is big but I really can¡¯t keep it in anymore. I¡¯m in love with you La. I am ¡± He finally voiced out those words taking La by shock.


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    ¡± I love you La ¡± He said again while La stared on at him in shock. She was never expecting this, not even in her lifetime. She had never believed all those words Mirah spoke about Shane having some sorts of feelings for her.


    She had thought it was just a way of making her feel better for also liking Shane. But right now,, he¡¯s confessing his feelings to her. He said he loves her?


    Did she really hear him right or is it an hallucination? Shane loves her?


    ¡± Shane loves me? ¡± She thought, still staring at his face in shock. She felt herself rooted to the spot as she couldn¡¯t move, not even a finger.


    ¡± La ¡± Shane called almost in a whisper. Her sudden silence was making him so nervous as he wondered what was going on in her head at that moment.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked unconsciously, only moving her brows but really she wasn¡¯t in a conscious state at all.


    ¡± Do you feel the same way? ¡± He asked slowly and she shook her head abruptly. ¡± No, I don¡¯t ¡± She said, still shooking her head abruptly. Shane¡¯s face went pale at her answer. He just got rejected. ¡± You don¡¯t.. you don¡¯t feel the same way I feel? ¡± He asked slowly and she snapped out of her thoughts.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked, unsure of what was going on at the moment. ¡± Were you even listening? ¡± Shane asked sadly. ¡± Yes I was. I¡¯m really sorry, but I can¡¯t¡­ I don¡¯t feel the same way ¡± She muttered, biting her lower lips slowly. ¡± You really don¡¯t feel the same way? ¡± Shane asked and she nodded again. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She added.


    Shane tried so hard to hide the hurt emotion on his face at that moment. He inhaled deeply, with his eyes shut.


    He shed them open again and his eyes piercing deep into La¡¯s eyeballs. She gulped down into nothing and shifted a bit on her spot. ¡± You really don¡¯t feel the same way I feel? ¡± Shane asked again, a hint of sadness in his tone.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry. I really don¡¯t ¡± La lied. She sure feels the same way but due to the factors at hand now, she really can¡¯t risk it. He¡¯s married, and she¡¯s well aware that it¡¯s wrong.


    She had always cared about her dignity. She wouldn¡¯t want that to get ruined ¡¯cause of some weird feelings. She has to resist it no matter what. Shane let out a sigh he¡¯s been keeping in. ¡± Um¡­ I¡­ Gosh ¡± He was suddenly short of words. His hands which were in his pockets initially were now on his hair as he ruffled his hair frustratedly.


    ¡± I should leave then ¡± He said not knowing what to say anymore. Without waiting for La¡¯s reply, he walked out of the apartment almost in a hurry.


    He walked abruptly to his car and let out a heavy sigh. He wasn¡¯t really expecting her to give in at once but he¡¯s still saddening to know that she doesn¡¯t feel the way. But if Alec is really right about guessing that La feels the same way he feels. He would keep on trying. But for now, he should let her be.


    He sighed for the umpteenth time before reviving his car engine and he drove off.


    La let out a sigh from the window side where she had been waiting for Shane¡¯s car to leave and it finally did.


    She sighed sadly and confusedly as she walked deeper into the sitting room andnded on one of the couches.


    ¡± He doesn¡¯t know what he¡¯s saying right?, We¡¯ve only knew each other for some months. He can¡¯t suddenly develop feelings for me. He¡¯s probably confused or misinterpreted what he fees for me. But it¡¯s not love right? ¡± She thought.


    ¡± I can¡¯t possibly ept his request. He¡¯s married, I don¡¯t wanna be an obstacle to his love life. That would make me lose my dignity, running someone¡¯s marriage ¡± La thought again with a sigh. She didn¡¯t even notice Mirah¡¯s presence beside her.


    Until she felt a presence on the couch next to her, she flinched, snapping out of her thoughts. Her gaze locked with Mirah who had a confused look on with a raised brow.


    ¡± Why were you so lost in thoughts? What were you thinking about? ¡± Mirah was the first to speak out.


    La turned to her and then sighed softly. ¡± Shane¡­ He was here ¡± She started, deciding to tell her friend the truth. ¡± And?..   ¡± Mirah urged her to go on as her brows rose more.


    ¡± He told me he loves me ¡± La blurted out. She looked at Mirah whose brows were raised in shock. She was more than suprised at that moment. It came as a shock to her and she found no right words to say.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± Shane¡­ He.. he came here? ¡± Mirah asked unable to believe what she had just heard,, La nodded. ¡± It¡¯s the truth ¡± She added. Mirah moved closer to La abruptly. ¡± So what was your reply?, Did you tell him you feel the same way? ¡± Mirah asked and La let out a sigh. ¡± No¡­ I¡¯m confused right now ¡± La replied instead, standing on her feet.


    ¡± Why are you confused? ¡± Mirah asked, looking up at La¡¯s face. She was still sitting down.


    ¡± How could he say that?, He has a wife and he¡¯s well aware of that. It would be totally wrong for anything to ur between us. It was contract and now that the contract¡¯s ended, we¡¯re supposed to move on ¡± La muttered and Mirah sighed before standing up to her height.


    ¡± Come on, that¡¯s not an obstruction. Shane loves you and he has told you the truth. You should ept it and live with the fact that you two are meant for each other ¡± Mirah advised and La groaned.


    ¡± Come on Mirah¡­ You should know that¡¯s not right ¡± La said, freeing herself slowly from Mirah¡¯s grip, she had held her wrist when she stood then.


    ¡± How is it not right? ¡± Mira asked with a scoff. ¡± ¡®Cause he¡¯s married. He has a wife, ady just like me. How would you feel when your husband is dating anotherdy in your absence? ¡± La directed a question to Mirah and she scoffed.


    ¡± He wouldn¡¯t. And meanwhile, Shane has no fault in this. It¡¯s Brielle¡¯s fault, it¡¯s her fault for indirectly telling her husband she doesn¡¯t really care about him ¡± Mirah said to La, almost saying it in a snap.


    ¡± Mirah¡­ ¡± ¡± He loves you and that¡¯s all that matters. You love him too, you should embrace the fact. Things might go really right and okay for you two ¡± Mirah urged La. ¡± But what if it doesn¡¯t? ¡± La asked instead.


    ¡± Come on ¡± Mira said with a loud groan.


    ¡± You love him. Don¡¯t try to deny your feelings! ¡± She was forced to snap at La.


    ¡± I don¡¯t really think you¡¯re emotionally matured. I really think it¡¯s the same for Shane too, cause really you two are supposed to know it¡¯s not right and we only met some months ago. Can feelings be caught so easily? He¡¯s probably mistaken or confused or something ¡± La replied, tho deep down she was also confused. The Truth is, she¡¯s worried and scared.


    She¡¯s also trying to protect her dignity. Flocking with someone else¡¯s husband isn¡¯t a good thing for a responsibledy like her. And she also doesn¡¯t think they are in anywaypatible at all. They¡¯re two different souls.


    ¡± Mirah listen..  I care so much about human feelings. I mean, how the hell do you expect Brielle to feel once she¡¯s back and aware that her husband had fallen for anotherdy in her absence?.. ¡±


    ¡± Then she¡¯s gon¡¯ realize it¡¯s all her fault!! She caused it. She had walked away astray leaving her fiance alone, not even worried or caring that they ought to get married. It¡¯s an hint that she doesn¡¯t care at all. And seriously, I don¡¯t think she should care once she finds out her husband belongs to someone else ¡± Mirah cuts in. La let out a sigh, she felt her best friend wasn¡¯t really getting her point.


    She knows she¡¯s right but they aren¡¯t listening to her or they don¡¯t want to. But it doesn¡¯t matter, she¡¯s gon¡¯ stand her ground. Shane¡¯s married and it¡¯s always gon¡¯ be that way. She shouldn¡¯t be a hindrance in his love life.


    He¡¯s simply just not emotionally matured and he¡¯s only acting based on what he feels. He really should have thought about other people¡¯s feelings beforeing into a conclusion. By other people ¨C She meant Brielle and her rtives.


    She really can¡¯t agree to this. She can¡¯t!


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    ¡± La¡­ ¡± Mirah called but was cut short by La. ¡± I can¡¯t agree to this, so don¡¯t try to make me ¡± She said and with that, walked away into their room. Mirah sighed as she sat back on the couch, leaning her back on the couch.


    She was tired, she knew her friend wouldn¡¯t admit her feelings and she¡¯s really trying her best to make her see the truth, but it seems she¡¯s really firm on her decision. She¡¯d better give up. If they¡¯re meant to be, they will. But now, she¡¯s unconcerned about the matter. She¡¯s backing out.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So you got rejected? ¡± Alec asked, stating the obvious immediately he sighted Shaneing in with a moody look. ¡± Well¡­ Yeah I got rejected ¡± Shane replied with a shrug as hended his butt on the couch.


    ¡± What did she really say? ¡±


    ¡± Not much. She said she has no sort of feelings for me and she thinks it ain¡¯t right for a thing to happen between us ¡¯cause I have a wife. But I ain¡¯t giving up anyways ¡± Shane replied with a huff and Alec nodded. ¡± Yeah, that¡¯s the spirit ¡± Alec said supportively.


    ¡± Why do I feel like she¡¯s trying to deny it tho? ¡± Shane suddenly said and Alec raised his brows. ¡± You think so too? ¡± Alec asked and Shane nodded. ¡± Yeah, her expression said it all. She had a shock and suprised look on but at the same time, I couldn¡¯t help but notice the dness that hid in between that shocked face of hers ¡± Shane stated and Alec nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± It might be that she also feels the same way you do, but she¡¯s considering the circumstances surrounding you two. The differences too ¨C She¡¯s worried ¡± Alec exined. ¡± But I could make her understand right?, Assure her that everything will be fine? ¡± Shane asked and Alec nodded. ¡± Yeah you could do that. Just try so hard to win her heart and make her trust you ¡± Alec added and Shane nodded, listening attentively.


    ¡± And you also need to learn some few tips on how to win ady over. That could help too ¡± Alec suggested and that earned a groan from Shane¡¯s mouth. ¡± Is that really necessary? ¡± He asked and Alec scoffed.


    ¡± Yeah it is. Try to win her over or you might lose her ¡± He said with an authoritative tone and that snapped Shane back to his senses. ¡± Yeah, I will definitely try that. I can¡¯t lose her ¡± He muttered and Alec shed him a smile.


    ¡± Have you spoken to your mom eversince then? ¡± Alec asked and Shane shook his head. ¡± No, I think she¡¯s still angry, you know ¡­ about our previous conversation ¡± Shane trailed off and Alec nodded. ¡± Yeah, about divorcing Brielle right? ¡± Alec asked, stating the obvious.


    ¡± Yes.. that ¡± He muttered and almost immediately his phone let out a ring. He looked at the identity of the caller and let out a silent sigh. ¡± It¡¯s mom ¡± Shane muttered and Alec gave him a go ahead to pick while he walked away to the stairs, headed to Shane¡¯s suite.


    Shane clicked on the green button and his mom¡¯s voice rang in his ears. ¡± Son ¡± She called in a low voice. ¡± Mom, are you okay? ¡± Shane asked worriedly. ¡± No, I¡¯m not ¡± Mrs Kent said firmly. ¡± How can I be okay when my son refused to pick my calls for weeks! Huh? Tell me how!? ¡± Mrs Kent shouted almost angrily. Shane let out a sigh.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry mom, I only wanted to clear some things off my head and settle things. I really didn¡¯t mean to ignore your calls ¡± Shane apologized. Her mom let out a huff. ¡± You still haven¡¯t divorced Brielle? ¡± Her mom asked softly.


    ¡± No mom, I haven¡¯t and I can¡¯t just¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Cut the crap son! ¡± Mrs Kent snapped at her son. ¡± You¡¯re gon¡¯ divorce her as per my wish! I can¡¯t watch my son remain childless forever! Who knows if Brielle is ever going to return and you .. you¡¯re just gon¡¯ remain a married bachelor for the rest of your life! Huh? ¡± Mrs Kent said angrily. She was angry for the fact that her son refused to see the truth and listen to her.


    ¡± Mom, what assurance do you have that she ain¡¯ting back! We don¡¯t even know what¡¯s wrong! What if¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Shane!!! ¡± Mrs Kent shouted angrily, cutting him off. ¡± I can¡¯t really believe this is Shane speaking right now! Brielle left you alone.. she left you to keep battling with the wedding, she didn¡¯t care. She went against the contract! I really think it¡¯s time we cut off the marriage contract ¡± Mrs Kent reminded him.


    ¡± Mom¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Alec told me about the girl ¡± Her mom cut in instead. Shane¡¯s brows creased slightly. ¡± Girl? ¡± Shane asked unsure of whom that was. ¡± Yeah, Brielle¡¯s recement. La ¡± Mrs Kent said and Shane was almost suprised. She knows La¡¯s name.


    ¡± Alec told me you confirmed having feelings for her ¡± Mrs Kent said and Shane groaned inwardly. ¡± Fvck Alec ¡± He muttered inaudibly.


    ¡± Shane! ¡± Mrs Kent¡¯s voice snapped him back to reality. ¡± Yes mom ¡± He found himself saying.


    ¡± So, you told her about it? And what was her reply? ¡± Mrs Kent asked, cooling off already. Her voice was back to the soft one.


    ¡± Yeah I told her but I got rejected instead ¡± Shane said and Mrs Kent gasped out loudly. ¡± What the!!!? She rejected you? Why!? I thought Alec said she practically feels the same way!? ¡± Mrs Kent asked surprisingly. ¡± I guess we guessed wrong then ¡± Shane muttered to her mom¡¯s hearing.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± So why do you think she rejected you? ¡± Mrs Kent asked. She feels there might be a reason for that. Shane let out a little scoff. ¡± What else? It¡¯s cause of one fact. I¡¯m married. She wouldn¡¯t wanna be a concubine ¡± Shane stated and Mrs Kent scoffed out loud.


    ¡± And that¡¯s one more fvcking reason why you should divorce Brielle. She doesn¡¯t care and now she¡¯s serving as a hindrance to your new uing rtionship. What the hell is that? ¡± Mrs Kent asked annoyingly.


    ¡± Mom, I really think there¡¯s gon¡¯ be a way. It doesn¡¯t really require me divorcing my wife ¡± Shane said and almost regretted saying thatst word. ¡± Oh great. You still regard that witch as your wife!!! Huh?? I really see why La had rejected you. You aren¡¯t ready to let go of Brielle for her ¡± Mrs Kent said. Shane let out a sigh, more of a tired one.


    ¡± Mom, it¡¯s not that ¡± He tried to oppose. ¡± Then what? ¡± Mrs Kent snapped. ¡± That you¡¯re still in love with your runaway wife!? ¡± She asked and Shane suddenly went mute. He understands his feelings clearly. His heart isn¡¯t beating for Brielle anymore. It beats for La now. But still, Brielle¡¯s still his wife.


    He doesn¡¯t really want to divorce her in absence. He wants them to see each other and then talk. He wants to know whatever reason she had that made her leave him hanging. He really wants to know whatever excuses she had in stock before cancelling the contract. It would be bad to cancel the contract in her absence, but it seems his mom and Alec aren¡¯t really ready to understand that.


    But is his mom right? Did La reject him cause he hadn¡¯t divorced Brielle?


    But then he remembered that he shouldn¡¯t really listen to his mom¡¯s words. She was probably annoyed at the fact that Brielle had left without a word.


    He¡¯s also annoyed maybe more annoyed than his mom is. Brielle almost made him aughing stock but he was able to ovee it all thanks to La. He wanted to see her so badly and demand for her useless reasons. He wanted to let her know the state of dilemma she had put him in. The state of confusion and frustration she had caused upon him. He wanted to tell her all that. He wanted to show and tell her how hurt he was when he found out his fiancee had left, she had be a runaway bride. He wanted her to be aware of all these. So he definitely can¡¯t cancel the contract now. But no doubt he¡¯s in love with La now.


    ¡± So you¡¯re still going to stick with Brielle after all that much thinking? ¡± His mom caught his thinking short. ¡± Mom¡­ ¡± He tried to call.


    ¡± Brielle doesn¡¯t deserve you anymore, all she had caused to you is pain. You should know and understand her ¡± Mrs Kent said like those were her final words.


    ¡± Mom I know. I just have other ns in mind ¡± Shane told his mom. ¡± Really? Or you just can¡¯t find yourself leaving her? You¡¯re confused on what to do or on whom to choose? You¡¯re confused if really you¡¯re in love with La now and not Brielle anymore. You don¡¯t know if leaving Brielle would do you any good cause a part of you still thinks you love her? ¡± His mom rushed him with all these enormous questions and thatpletely led him into a state of confusion.


    He was suddenly confused. What was she saying?


    ¡± Brielle or La? Choose one now ¡± Mrs Kent suddenly said.


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    ¡± Mom? ¡± Shane called questioningly.


    ¡± Alright whatever ¡± Mrs Kent muttered. ¡± I should go now, I have other things to tend to ¡± She added and Shane¡¯s brows creased questioningly tho he¡¯s well aware that his mom couldn¡¯t see him.


    ¡± Mom? It¡¯ste at night? ¡± He questioned and Mrs Kent let out a scoff to his ears.


    ¡± Yeah I¡¯m aware and with that, I meant.. attend to your dad ¡± She teased and ended the call immediately. Shane let out an unbelievably gasp immediately he could understand what his mom said.


    ¡± Gosh mom ¡± He muttered and shook his head at how naughty his mom is.


    He sighed when he remembered his mom¡¯s words. He can¡¯t help but ponder about it. He knows too well it¡¯s La now but he still can¡¯t help but want to care about Brielle¡¯s feelings. How would she feel or react to this?


    He¡¯s a bit worried and that alone is confusing him. Why would he still be worried about her when he¡¯s really ready to let go of her?


    He let out a sigh as he walked his way up the stairs, in thoughts. He got to his room and surprisingly, Alec wasn¡¯t asleep as he had thought. Instead, he was wide awake and was awaiting his arrival. He had a novel, ced in front of him as he read with a bright shade of light. The lights in the room were turned off.


    He heard footsteps approaching and he raised his head. Shane turn on the lights and their eyes met. Shane walked over to him on the bed and sat right next to Alec. ¡± So, how was it? ¡± Alec asked at once.


    ¡± Mom¡¯s confusing me the more but then.. She only insisted on me divorcing Brielle and she talked about La too and then that¡¯s all ¡± Shane exined shortly.


    ¡± So concerning La¡­ What do you have in mind? ¡± He asked and Shane sighed began standing. Heid the bedspreads properly andid on it. Alec cleared the books on the bed, cing them on the bedside drawer beside him. He alsoid the bedspreads properly andid on the bed.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know ¡± Shane finally muttered with his eyes closed.


    ¡± Goodnight ¡± Was all Alec said in reply and with that, they both drifted to sleep.


    ** Next Morning **


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± Morning ¡± La muttered to Mirah as she walked into the kitchen. It took her a while before responding but sheter did. ¡± Morning ¡± She finally said.


    ¡± Is everything okay? ¡± La asked when she noticed the shrug on Mirah¡¯s face.


    ¡± Not really, but I¡¯m sure it isn¡¯t something you would want to worry about ¡± She replied still maintaining that shrug on her face. La let out a sigh, slowly understanding her reason for that.


    ¡± Is it ¡¯cause of yesterday? ¡± La asked. ¡± If that¡¯s what you think ¡± Mirah replied with a scoff.


    ¡± Mirah, try to reason this with me, Shane¡¯s married. He has a wife, it would totally be wrong for him to have a secret affair with someone else outside his marriage. That¡¯s wrong, I have never dreamt of being a concubine and I don¡¯t wanna be one.. and you¡¯re trying to talk me into this! Mirah what¡¯s wrong with you? ¡± La asked surprisingly.


    She was suprised her best friend would advise her to go into such an act.


    Mirah let out a sigh, discovering it¡¯s useless arguing with her best friend. She¡¯s never going to listen but she¡¯s damn sure she would figure out things on her own.


    ¡± You know what?, It¡¯s fine. Do whatever you think is right but I¡¯ll tell you something. Your heart can¡¯t be denied. It beats for Shane, ept the fact now before it¡¯s toote ¡± Mirah said before turning her back on La and continued with the dishes she was doing.


    La stood still, pondering over what Mirah had just said to her. She let out a little sigh. She¡¯s making a point, but her ( La¡¯s ) point is also a fact.


    ¡± What is wrong is wrong. I don¡¯t have to ignore this fact all because of what my heart wants. I will do what is right only. I have a dignity ¡± La muttered and with that, walked out of the kitchen.


    Mirah sighed as she shook her head before continuing her activity.


    *** Later in the day ***


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    Shane was in deep thoughts when a knock came at his door. ¡± Come in ¡± He said giving out a huff. The door pushed open and us walked in. He let out a little bow and Shane nodded in response.


    ¡± You¡¯re having a brief meeting with Mr Bills in less than five minutes ¡± He reminded and Shane nodded with a sigh. ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m still aware. I¡¯ll be at the conference room in some minutes from now and ensure to inform me when hees around ¡± He said and us nodded.


    Shane brought his gaze back to his phone, thinking us would be waking out by now but he wasn¡¯t. Instead, he was still standing right in front of him.


    Shane noticed he couldn¡¯t hear any faint footsteps and he raised his head up. He was a bit suprised to see us standing before him. He raised his brows quizzically.


    ¡± Sir.. concerning the secretary assistant issue. I really think you should work on it soon. The enormous work is draining the hell out of Tina, she badly needs assistance ¡± us reminded Shane and he let out a heave.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m still working on that. I will get someone soon ¡± He replied and us nodded with a smile. ¡± Thanks so much sir ¡± He said with a little bow and Shane nodded with a little wave, urging him to leave and us did. He took few strides to the door, working out of the office leaving Shane alone in his thoughts.


    He badly can¡¯t wait to get out of thepany and head over to La¡¯s apartment. Another attempt to convince her.


    *** Later in the evening ***


    ¡± Thanks so much sir ¡± Shane thanked the middle aged man, probably in his 50¡¯s.


    Mr Bills let out a smile as he got into his car. He let out a little bow and Shane chuckled inwardly before returning the bow. Mr Bills chuckled out loud instead as his car drove off.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± He¡¯s such a funny man ¡± us said beside Shane and he nodded in support.


    ¡± You¡¯re heading somewhere? ¡± us asked as he walked after Shane who was heading to his car. ¡± Yeah ¡± Was all he said.


    He entered into his car after us had helped him with the door and almost immediately, his driver drove off.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Where are you headed to? ¡± La asked Mirah who was dressed for an outing. ¡± Well¡­ ¡± Mirah started, drawing the strap of her hand bag.


    ¡± Myles, one of the guys in our department invited me to a friend¡¯s date and I promised him I would be there ¡± She exined and La raised her brows.


    ¡± It¡¯s not what you¡¯re thinking. I have no interest in him at all. It¡¯s just a friend¡¯s date ¡± She muttered and La nodded.


    ¡± Bye then ¡± She waved as she walked out of the apartment and La returned the wave.


    Almost immediately, she heard a knock at the door. ¡± Mirah is that you? ¡± La asked as she walked over to the door. She twisted the door knob and the door opened widely and her face met with Shane instead.


    She made way for him instead without saying a thing and he let out a short smile as he entered the apartment. He was holding a banquet of flowers in his hands.


    La closed the door behind before walking over to her guest. ¡± Hi ¡± She said standing in his front.


    ¡± Hello ¡± He muttered, not knowing what to say. He stretched his hands forward , handing over the banquet to her. La resisted for a while before finally taking them from him and Shane smiled.


    ¡± So? You¡¯re here to convince me again? ¡± La was the first to say.


    ¡± Well maybe ¡± Shane replied and that earned a chuckle from La¡¯s mouth.


    Seeing her smile alone made his heart raced and a smile unconsciously found its way to her lips.


    ¡± Ant word from Brielle? ¡± La asked and Shane shook his head. ¡± None ¡± He muttered. La suddenly let out a chuckle and Shane¡¯s brows raised quizzically.


    ¡± If I agree to¡­ You know¡­ ¡± La trailed off and Shane nodded abruptly, understanding what she meant without dy.


    ¡± Yeah if I ept. What would that make me? A concubine? ¡± She asked in a friendly tone but Shane found it meaningful.


    Shane couldn¡¯t provide an answer to her question and she chuckled. ¡± It¡¯s fine, it was initially a joke ¡± She replied.


    ¡± You could be a concubine at first butter on you would end up as my fiancee ¡± Shane blurted out.


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    La shook her head unbelievably at what Shane said. ¡± You know that¡¯s impossible right? ¡± She asked rhetorically.


    ¡± Just say Yes. I¡¯ll find a way ¡± Shane said instead. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, but I can¡¯t ¡± La muttered and Shane smiled lightly.


    ¡± So, why are you here? ¡± La asked, trying to clear off the intense atmosphere.


    ¡± Well¡­ ¡± Shane paused briefly, tucking his hands into his pockets. ¡± I gave you the flowers already ¡± He pointed at the banquet sitting on the table where La had ced it.


    ¡± And I¡¯m also here to inform you about this job idea I have for you ¡± He said and La raised her brows. ¡± Job?? ¡± La asked and he nodded.


    ¡± Yeah.. My secretary at work needs an assistant. And I think you might want to fill in that post. I would pay you hugely ¡± He said and La¡¯s brows raised the more.


    ¡± But, why me? I mean you could get other people for the job? ¡± She asked. ¡± I just want you, I want you to have the job since you seem to be in need of a job ¡± He exined.


    ¡± But I¡­ ¡±


    ¡± You can tell me what you thinkter. Think about it and give me a feedback ¡± He said, cutting her off with a light smile.


    La nodded anyways. ¡± Alright then, I will take my leave ¡± He said, gesturing at the door and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, Bye ¡± She muttered and Shane smiled before walking his way out of their apartment while La followed behind to bade him goodbye.


    She watched as he got into his car and she waved lightly at him. He smiled before driving off.


    La sighed as she walked back into their apartment. As much as she would have loved to work in a bigpany like Shane¡¯s. She can¡¯t.. she¡¯s only going to worsen things.


    She had leave her initial job ¡¯cause she was trying to avoid seeing him daily so her feelings wouldn¡¯t increase the more for him. But now, he¡¯s offering her a job at hispany,, as his secretary. This clearly guarantee that she would be seeing him daily and frequently.


    Should she ept his offer?? She sighed as she walked straight into her room still in thoughts. ¡± He seems like a gentleman now ¡± She muttered to herself and then suddenly chuckled. She¡¯s d at least that he isn¡¯t trying to force her into epting his request.


    As much as she would love to date him, it¡¯s just the fact that he¡¯s married. Shee can¡¯t do that, it would be totally wrong and she¡¯s damn sure her mom¡¯s gon¡¯ be so against it.


    Not only her mom, including her dad. Her herself, she wouldn¡¯t want that. She never loved rivalry. Two people trying to get the same thing, she hates it. She¡¯s always the quick one to give up easily.


    But it would really be a great thing if she gets to work in Shane¡¯spany, as his assistant secretary. That¡¯s a great thing right? She would get a good pay.


    She would try considering this. She¡¯s sure if Mirah¡¯s aware she would urge her to do it without dy.


    ***


    ¡± Wow. That¡¯s nice,e on tell him you¡¯re interested ¡± Mirah gushed happily immediately La told her about the job offer.


    ¡± I know but¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Come on, the pay would be good. He¡¯s rich and he has a soft spot for you, I¡¯m damn sure he would pay you hugely ¡± Mirah gushed and La nodded.


    ¡± I know right? But you know that was the main reason why I had left Mocha Coffee Shop,, ¡¯cause of him. I wanted to stop this feelings I¡¯m having for him. Come to think of it, if I work with him, as his secretary. I would get to see him daily and that¡¯s only going to worsen the matter ¡± She exined and Mirah groaned and then with a shrug.


    ¡± Come on, that doesn¡¯t matter, you could try to avoid him. Just go there, be professional and do your work and that¡¯s all ¡± Mirah said and La let out a scoff. ¡± Quit talking like it¡¯s gonna be as easy as you have said ¡± She said with a little groan and Mirah moved closer to her, poking her arm.


    ¡± Come on, just try ¡± Mirah urged, pleading with her. ¡± Alright, I¡¯ll think about it ¡± La replied and Mirah scoffed. ¡± You should call him right now and update him that you¡¯re interested ¡± Mirah snapped but La shook her head.


    ¡± I would wait for his call instead. And I will inform him by then ¡± She said and Mirah scoffed. ¡± You got some ego huh? ¡± She teased and La chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah whatever. So how was your date? ¡± She asked, changing the topic. ¡± It was fine. Ryan is such a nice guy ¡± Mirahplimented and La coughed knowingly.


    ¡± What? ¡±


    ¡± The guy, Ryan. You seem interested in him ¡± La said and she scoffed. ¡± Not at all. I just think he¡¯s cool but I don¡¯t like him that way. I still have a crush on Bryan ¡± She muttered thest word dreamily.


    ¡± Bryan Maynard? ¡± La asked like she wasn¡¯t aware. Mirah hissed out loudly before walking out on her, straight into their room.


    La walked after herughing out loudly. ¡± What? Are you angry? ¡± La teased and Mirah scoffed. ¡± You can leave my room now ¡± She snapped and La burst into another round ofughter.


    ¡± Your room? Dude it¡¯s our room! ¡± La teased and Mirah groaned inwardly and wrapped the duvet over her head.


    ¡± Mirah.. ¡± La teased the more.


    ¡± Bryan Maynard ¡± La muttered as a smile yed on her lips.


    ** Kent Enterprise **


    ¡± Sir.. about the.. ¡±


    ¡± Give her more time. She¡¯s gon¡¯ ept. I¡¯m sure. Tell Tina to hang on ¡± Shane cut us off. He nodded and then bowed.


    ¡± I would leave then ¡± He said and Shane nodded. us walked out of Shane¡¯s office and almost immediately, Alec walked in.


    ¡± What¡¯s up dude? ¡± He announced his arrival ad he walked over to Shane. Shane raised his head and then let out a smile. ¡± What¡¯s up? ¡± He greeted and they both exchanged pleasantries.


    ¡± I¡¯m fine, you? ¡±


    ¡± Great ¡± Shane replied. ¡± So, any update? ¡± Alec asked and Shane shook his head. ¡± Not really.. we still on it. She¡¯s really insisting on not agreeing to this ¡± Shane exined. ¡± You seem okay. I mean you don¡¯t look sad as I thought you would look ¡± Alec said.


    ¡± Yeah I¡¯m okay. I¡¯m not really that worried. I have this feeling she feels the same way I feel, and I¡¯mma keep persisting her. And I have a n on doing so ¡± He muttered and Alec raised his brows.


    ¡± And how do you n on doing that? ¡±  He asked. ¡± Well, I offered her a job here as an assistant secretary¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Why? ¡±


    ¡± us keeps insisting on getting Tina an assistant, and I offered La the job ¡± He exined.


    ¡± And what was her reply? ¡±


    ¡± She said she would think about it, and I have this hunch she would be epting it and when she does, I would try my possible best to win her heart ¡± Shane said and Alec couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at how cute his friend looked when saying that.


    ¡± Guy, you¡¯re gone. So gone in love ¡± Alec teased and Shane chuckled.


    ¡± I should go to her soon and ask her what her response is going to be ¡± Shane said and Alec scoffed. ¡± What? You¡¯re leaving me here? ¡± Alec snapped and Shane chuckled.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± Nah, I was just joking. I ain¡¯t leaving you here baby ¡± He teased and Alec scoffed.


    ¡± Better ¡± He muttered and Shane smiled the more.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± So, you¡¯re saying yes? ¡± Shane asked for confirmation. ¡± Yeah. Wait.. no. The yes is for something else ¡± She rushed, confusing Shane the more. They were on a phone call.


    ¡± For something else like? ¡± He asked.


    La took in deep breaths. ¡± I meant, I would work in yourpany¡­ as an assistant secretary ¡± She muttered and Shane chuckled inwardly. He was just teasing her.


    ¡± Yeah I know you meant that. Just thought of teasing you ¡± He said and La scoffed out loudly.


    ¡± Teasing my foot ¡± She snapped and Shane couldn¡¯t help but chuckle out loudly. ¡± I missed this crazy side of you. I can¡¯t wait to see you start working in mypany tomorrow ¡± He muttered and La raised her brows, tho he couldn¡¯t see her. ¡± Tomorrow? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, tomorrow. You¡¯re hired ¡± He said.


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    ¡± I¡¯m hired? I thought you¡¯re gon¡¯ need like some papers or¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Nah, I know you well. You¡¯re brilliant and you have the qualities I need. You don¡¯t have to worry, you can resume work tomorrow ¡± He said, cutting her off.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Oh, okay then ¡± La muttered.


    There was a brief silence before La broke it. ¡± I should end the call now. I have to prepare for tomorrow ¡± La said awkwardly and Shane nodded tho she couldn¡¯t see him.


    ¡± Ok then, thanks. Bye ¡± He said and La muttered a * bye * before hanging up.


    La heaved a heavy sigh knowing fully well what could be the implication of her epting the job.


    Mere talking to him seems like they shouldn¡¯t stop not to talk of seeing him daily, she¡¯s gon¡¯ feel drawn to him every minute.


    ¡± I hope I can handle this ¡± She muttered to herself. ¡± So¡­ ¡± Mirah jumped to her on the bed. ¡± You said yes to his offer? ¡± She asked tho she knew what the answer was gonna be. ¡± Yeah. He said I could start tomorrow ¡± She muttered and and Mirah raised her brows.


    ¡± Tomorrow? Really? That¡¯s a bit quick. I thought they were gonna interview you or something? ¡± Mirah asked a bit confused and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I thought so too but he said it wasn¡¯t really needed since he knows I¡¯m fit for the job and now¡­ ¡°She paused briefly and let out a sigh. ¡± I have to get ready as I¡¯m starting tomorrow ¡± La said and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Okay then, good job baby ¡± Mirah said and patted her back while La rolled her eyes dramatically.


    La got up from the bed and walked over to their closet and began picking a dress for tomorrow. She doesn¡¯t even know what time she is to resume tomorrow, but since it¡¯s Saturday and she doesn¡¯t have a ss, she¡¯s gon¡¯ go as early as 7.


    **


    La fell heavily on the bed after she was done preparing for tomorrow¡¯s new job.


    It was a bit hectic as she found it difficult to get the right outfit for tomorrow¡¯s work.


    She saw a message notification on her phone when she took it. She clicked on it and it was her work prompt for tomorrow.


    * Resume by 7 *


    * Attend to the tons of files waiting on your desk and then report them to Tina ( your boss ) *


    * Receive calls *


    ¡± What the heck is this? ¡± La groaned.


    ¡± All this tomorrow? How am I supposed to know how to do all this? ¡± She asked herself until her eye caught thest sentence she had left unread.


    It looked like it was us who sent her the messages.


    * Tina is going to put you through *


    ¡± Oh.. I hope she¡¯s nice tho ¡± She muttered and then bit her lips.


    ¡± I should get some sleep now. I hope tomorrow won¡¯t be as hectic as today ¡± She muttered thosest words and after switching off her phone, she drifted to sleep.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise ***


    ¡± Morning ¡±


    ¡± Morning ¡± La kept greeting every worker she came across as she headed to nowhere. She was oblivious of where she was to go. She had no map with her and this ( Kent¡¯s Enterprise ) was a very bigpany that a newbie could easily get lost.


    ¡± Should I ask anyone where Shane¡¯s office is? ¡±


    ¡± No, that would be so dumb of me, I should just go to the receptionist and ask her where Tina¡¯s office is ¡± She thought.


    ¡± But how do I get to the reception? ¡± She thought confusedly, looking around.


    She was getting fed up already. ¡± I¡¯d better ask someone ¡± She thought as she looked around trying to see if there¡¯s someone with a nice face she could ask where Tina¡¯s office was.


    ¡± Hey ¡± She approached a pretty lookingdy. Thedy stopped on seeing her. ¡± How may I help you miss? ¡± She shed her a smile and La let out sigh of relief silently. Seeing her smile got her at rest, at least she seems nice.


    ¡± Um,, could you please direct me to the receptionist? ¡± La asked politely and thedy smiled. ¡± Sure.. this way ¡± She offered and La nodded walking behind her as she led the way.


    ¡± Here ¡± Thedy finally said as they got to the reception and she pointed at the receptionist. ¡± So it wasn¡¯t that far ¡±  La thought.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She thanked thedy. ¡± It¡¯s fine. You¡¯re wee ¡± She replied with a smile and La nodded. Thedy walked away and La headed to the receptionist desk. She got there and tapped her desk lightly.


    ¡± Hi ma¡¯am ¡± She greeted politely and the receptionist raised her head to her. La fondled with her fingers as the receptionist nced at her, she had always had this mindset that receptionist were always rude. She hopes this one is not one of the rude ones.


    ¡± How may I help you miss? ¡± She asked with a light smile on her lips.


    La was a bit suprised but she was d anyways. ¡± Um, could I see Miss Tina please? Inform her that it¡¯s La ¡± La said hoping Shane must have informed Tina that she would be there that morning.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry miss but Miss Tina isn¡¯t around yet. You could wait for her and do you have an appointment with her? ¡± She asked and La shook her head but then nodded again.


    ¡± No.. I mean Yes ¡± She rushed and the receptionist eyed her suspiciously.


    ¡± Okay then, you should wait for her ¡± She said. ¡± Can I see Mr Kent instead? Is he around? ¡± She bit her lips.


    Thedy sighed. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, what¡¯s your main purpose here? Do you have an appointment with any of the two? ¡± Thedy asked, this time a bit stern and La flinched lightly.


    ¡± Oh, I¡¯ll wait for Miss Tina then ¡± She muttered not wanting to annoy her again.


    ¡± Great. You can sit over there ¡± She gestured to one of the waiting seat for visitors and La nodded before walking over to the seat and she say down.


    The Receptionist rolled her eyes secretly before continuing with her walk.


    *** 4 hourster ***


    La sighed for the umpteenth time, she was getting tired of sitting all day and no one had showed up. Not a simple glimpse of Tina, us or Shane. She kept checking her phone maybe Shane could call to ask of her whereabouts but he never did.


    It was bad idea agreeing to his request anyways. She stood on her feet and nced at the receptionist who looked unbothered about her.


    Was Tina in all day and she had refused to let her in? Or is Tina not really in there? But as secretary she should be around by now? What about Shane? Or us? Not even one of them.


    She let out a sigh and drawing the strap of her bag and hanging it on her shoulder, she turned to leave. As she took two steps, she sighted them. Shane, us and Tina. Shane looked all tired and stressed giving him the hot vibes.


    He also stopped on his tracks when he saw her and us did the same. Fortunately, there weren¡¯t there workers except from the receptionist and Tina who were now staring at them now.


    us asked the two to leave and they did as he had instructed them and the two were now left alone. us also excused them.


    Shane nced around and his eyes caught the various cameras nted at the hall way. They wouldn¡¯t get to talk properly here.


    He walked over to her and in a swift, grabbed her hands and pulled her to his office. She didn¡¯t argue with him, she was tired already. All she wanted to do at that moment was to leave. She was mad at him for keeping her waiting.


    ¡± Are you okay? You look stressed out? ¡± Shane asked worriedly as they got to his office and he locked the door behind. That should be her asking him that but she wasn¡¯t in the mood for that.


    ¡± Really? You called me here to dy me? You asked me to be here by 7 and here I am, only for me to be dyed for 4 fvcking hours! ¡±  La said on top of her voice, angrily.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± Shane muttered and La scoffed.


    ¡± Oh great, that¡¯s all you¡¯re gon¡¯ say? When you knew you wouldn¡¯t be here by 7 why ask me toe here by 7!!? knowing fully well that I know no one here! You made me wait for 4 fvcking hours doing nothing! ¡± She shouted angrily.


    ¡± La I¡¯m sorry, it wasn¡¯t my fault. We got things mixed up and¡­ ¡± La didn¡¯t let Shaneplete his words when she began heading to the door.


    She grabbed the door knob and was almost twisting it open when she felt arms wrapped around her waist. She let out a gasp. ¡± Shane? ¡± She muttered unbelievably.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He whispered into his ears and his breath fanned against her ears and she suddenly lost herself.


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    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He said again. ¡± I¡¯m sorry for dying you. We suddenly got a message about an urgent meeting with our neighbouringpany and we had to rush there. I didn¡¯t know we were going to stay for so long there, I would have asked you not toe again today. I¡¯m sorry ¡± He exined and shocked La could only nod, she was suddenly short of words.


    Shane broke the hug and stared into her eyes, she tried her possible best not to look nervous in front of him. His stares were making her lose herself.


    ¡± So, will you please wait? ¡± He asked more like a plead. La nodded slowly and he let out a little smile.


    ¡± us! ¡± Shane shouted and almost immediately us rushed in. It seems he had been waiting outside patiently for Shane¡¯s call.


    ¡± You can take it from here now. Show her the office she would be sharing with Tina and inform her about her duties ¡± He instructed us. us nodded attentively and Shane turned to La.


    ¡± He would direct you on what to do. If you have any questions, please ask him or Tina, they would try their possible best to answer ¡± He said, like a boss would say to his worker. La nodded respectfully and he let out a smile. He moved closer to her and pat her head gently.


    ¡± If you need anything? You cane to me ¡± He said, retaining that caring look of his and La nodded again.


    ¡± Alright then, I¡¯m handing her over to you ¡± Shane turned to us with a warning re, the re meaning that he should take good care of her.


    ¡± Trust me sire ¡± us said in a joking manner and Shane scoffed.


    ¡± This way miss ¡± us said like a gentleman and La walked in front while he followed behind.


    They were finally out of Shane¡¯s office. He heaved a sigh of relief, he¡¯s d she didn¡¯t leave. He would find another way to apologize to her properly for his silly mistake. He can¡¯t lose her.


    Seeing that she really came is giving him enough joy that he had imagined. At least now, he would get to be seeing her frequently. She¡¯s under his hold now. He smiled sheepishly as he made his way to his seat. He sat down and a smile yed on his lips again.


    Words can¡¯t describe the happiness he¡¯s obviously feeling at that moment. He¡¯s one step closer to getting her. All he has to do now is try to win her over, try to make her fall for him. He really can¡¯t wait for that to happen. He can¡¯t wait for them to be a thing. He¡¯s falling so hard for her everyday and every moment.


    His head are filled of her thoughts. She¡¯s all that fills his heart. There¡¯s definitely no space for no other girl apart from La again.


    He chuckled at his embarrassing thoughts. He had a wife but here he is, falling so hard for his recement bride. Who could have ever thought this could happen? There would be a day when he would be tripping for his recement bride.


    *** Shane¡¯s Office ***


    Shane let out a shrug as he heard a knock at his door. He had been working ever since he arrived at his office and it doesn¡¯t seem like he¡¯s stopping anytime soon. He had a enormous work at to do at hand. He¡¯s getting fed up already.


    He would have loved to take a break but he thought he might be toozy toe back to the work.


    ¡± us, can youe backter? I¡¯m really busy now ¡± He said without looking up from the file in his front and without asking who the person by the door was.


    ¡± It¡¯s La ¡± He heard her sweet, tiny and angelic voice. His heart raced rapidly just hearing her voice and the name * La *.


    He dropped the file he was holding abruptly and raised his head, boring his eyes at the door. ¡± Come in ¡± He said at once and almost immediately, the door opened.


    And there she was,, La walked in with some files on her hands. Shane would have grumbled at the sight of the numerous files La was bringing to him but surprisingly he didn¡¯t. Probably cause his attention wasn¡¯t focused on the files, it was focused on something else, on someone else¡­ La.


    ¡± Here.. ¡± La paused briefly, dropping the files on Shane¡¯s desk. ¡± Tina asked me to bring this to you ¡± She rang in Shane¡¯s voice melodiously.


    Shane was lost staring at her, he couldn¡¯t hear a thing she had just said. All he was seeing at that moment was her and her only.


    ¡± Sire¡­ ¡± She called, calling his attention to her but she couldn¡¯t divert his attention.


    ¡± Sire.. ¡± She called again.


    ¡± Shane! ¡± She suddenly blurted out and Shane snapped out of his thoughts and raised his brows abruptly, suprised a bit. La bit her lips slowly when she saw his expression.


    ¡± Sorry I called you that¡­ I was just trying to snap you out of your thoughts, you suddenly paced off ¡± She muttered slowly, fondling with her fingers.


    Shane almost chuckled at how cute she looked at the moment but he took it in. ¡± Why are you here? ¡± He asked instead in a gentle voice. ¡± This.. ¡± La pointed at the files she had dropped on Shane¡¯s table.


    ¡± Tina asked me to bring them to you ¡± She said and Shane raised his brows. ¡± Tina? ¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Oh.. sorry, she asked me to call her that ¡± La muttered, biting her lips again and seducing Shane without knowing.


    He had to look away and he cleared his throat. ¡± You can leave then, but tell her I won¡¯t be able to take care of them now. I would send them to her tomorrow ¡± He said and La nodded attentively.


    ¡± You can leave then ¡± Hepleted, taking his eyes off her and back to the files. La essed the numerous files in front of him that he would be tending to and she bit her lips. ¡± Isn¡¯t this too much for you? ¡± She was forced to ask.


    Shane raised his head, a little bit suprised. He wasn¡¯t expecting her to care. ¡± Um, yeah it is,, but I have to tend to them before the end of today ¡± He replied her. ¡± Oh¡­ But you should take some rest, you know? ¡± She advised and he raised his brows.


    ¡± You seem to care too much about me? ¡± He teased and she let out an unbelievably scoff. ¡± What? In your dreams ¡± She muttered and Shaneughed lightly.


    ¡± Since you don¡¯t then,, you can leave while I continue with them ¡± He said and La nodded. ¡± Yeah, bye. ¡± She muttered and Shane also nodded.


    Shane watched as she walked over to the door. She suddenly stopped. She turned back to meet Shane¡¯s gaze on her. ¡± You should get some rest¡­ please ¡± She said and thest word came as a shock to Shane.


    She was out already before he could regain his consciousness. ¡± She said please? ¡± Shane muttered unbelievably and then bit his lips slowly.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise ***


    It was evening already and it was time for La to leave for home. She knocked gently at Shane¡¯s door but got no response. ¡± Sire¡­ ¡± She called a bit loudly, knocking at the door but got no response again.


    She gently twisted the door open and her eyes met with the loveliest scene ever. Shane was sleeping on his desk peacefully and cutely. La didn¡¯t know when her lips formed a smile. She closed the door gently behind her and began heading over to him.


    She got to him and pulled a chair next to him and sat down properly, she ced her head on the desk like he had did in his sleeping position, her gaze focused on his sleeping face. He looked so cool and calm just like he had always looked to her.


    His small pinky lips formed a pout which also formed an O shape. It looked funny and La couldn¡¯t help but chuckle out loudly. She suddenly covered her mouth with her palm. ¡± What it he had heard me and caught me staring at him? Gosh La! ¡± She cautioned herself.


    She found her finger to his hair and she grabbed a handful of it and began stroking it gently. The texture was so mild and soft on her palm and she couldn¡¯t help the feeling of rx that washed over her.


    She knows she¡¯s probably not in her right mind at that moment. What if someone enters and met them at tht position? They would think about it as something else. Why was she stroking his hair anyways?


    She removed her hands abruptly and the strands fell on his face. She got up from the seat and arranged her dress very well. She turned to leave but a strong hold suddenly pushed her back to her seat and their face almost mmed on each other and they were both staring at each other.


    ¡± Sh.. Shane? ¡± She called unbelievably. He was wide awake and was staring at her the same way she was.


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    She was startled. She tried to flinch but Shane didn¡¯t give her time for that as he caged her in his arms, wrapping his arms around her and moving her closer to him.


    La gulped at their closeness. ¡± Just stay still¡­ for some minutes ¡± He muttered giving her that usual sensational waves.


    ¡± But.. what if someonees in? ¡± She wanted to ask but then remembered she had locked the door at first, whileing in. She let down her guard and released herself to his hold while he pulled her more impossibly closer, giving no space in between them.


    La¡¯s eyes were just an inch for them and it was the same with their lips. There was not even a distance from each other. She gulped down more into nothing as her eyes roamed around his perfect and handsome face.


    ¡± He¡¯s handsome ¡± She thought, his eyes glued to his perfect round face. They were like that for a while before Shane finally released her. She inhaled softly and stood up properly with a shy look on as she looked away from Shane¡¯s gaze.


    Shane smiled naughtily and also got up. He moved closer to her and she shifted a bit from him. He kept moving in into her, staring deeply into her eyes while she kept shifting backwards till her back hit the wall and there was no ce to move to anymore.


    ¡± Shane ¡± She whispered seductively without knowing and that made Shane lose his senses. He moved closer, almost into her. His eyes weren¡¯t leaving hers as he stared deeply like he wanted to see the inside of her eyes. He moved his lips yo her ear and she shivered uncontroble. His hot breath fanning against her neck.


    ¡± Call me that again ¡± He whispered into her ears making her lose herself. Her chest was beating so hard and loud and it was the same with Shane. The intense atmosphere between them kept increasing each second.


    ¡± Say my name darling ¡± He whispered again and La had to do something before she lost herselfpletely.


    She pushed him away lightly and he staggered a bit. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She rushed and without waiting for his reply, she ran out of the office.


    Shane¡¯s lips formed a smirk initially before it turned into a big smile. Seems his charm is working perfectly. ¡± You¡¯re gon¡¯ be mine soon La ¡± He muttered dreamily with a wide smile.


    La was still standing in front of Shane¡¯s office. She was breathing heavily and effortlessly. She almost lost her breath in there or she obviously did. She couldn¡¯t breathe, the atmosphere was too intense. Her hands found its way to her neck and she shivered. ¡± His lips ¡± She muttered.


    She heard footsteps approaching and she took to her heels, hanging the straps of her bag on her arm tightly as she ran down the hallway, straight to the elevator. Only free workers were still around while some were just resuming for night duties.


    us smiled funnily when he saw La took to her heels. ¡± She¡¯s so cute ¡± He thought and then remembered how out of breath and nervous she looked when she ran out of Shane¡¯s office.


    ¡± Did he kiss her? ¡± He asked himself with a chuckle.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Argh Argh!! ¡± La cried in a scream, her legs flying in the air. ¡± It¡¯s just my first day at work and we almost kissed!! We almost kissed Mirah!!! ¡± La shouted, grabbing Mirah yfully but aggressively by the cor of her shirt.


    ¡± Alright that¡¯s enough ¡± Mirah snapped and released herself from her grip.


    ¡± Come on, it can¡¯t be that bad ¡± Mirah said and La groaned. ¡± No, it was so bad. If I hadn¡¯t pushed him away, he might have kissed me ¡± She groaned.


    ¡± Then you keep pushing him away! ¡± Mirah snapped and La groaned again. ¡± That¡¯s where the problem lies. It¡¯s gonna be really difficult for me to do so. I almost fell for his charms if I hadn¡¯t snapped out of my thoughts.. that¡¯s the problem Mirah, I seemed to be sumbing to his touches like I want them ¡± She groaned and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± Then you give in ¡± She suggested and La sighed before sitting up properly. ¡± I can¡¯t, It¡¯s what I¡¯ve always been trying to avoid. He has a wife. It¡¯s gonna be stupid of me to give in¡­ ¡± She paused briefly and exhaled. ¡± You know what? I¡¯ll just try to avoid him as nned initially ¡± She muttered and made her way to their room.


    Mirah let out a scoff. ¡± I¡¯ll wait till you finally give in and ept the fact that one¡¯s heart can¡¯t denied ¡± Mirah muttered, talking to absolutely no one.


    La walked into their room in thought. ¡± Would I really have to give inter on? ¡± She asked herself a rhetorical question. ¡± But that would be wrong. I shouldn¡¯t be having this weird feelings for him, it¡¯s wrong! What¡¯s wrong with me? ¡± She ruffled her hair frustratedly as she fell t on the bed.


    ¡°.. your heart can¡¯t be denied.. ¡± Mirah¡¯s words ranged continuously in her head.


    ¡± But it can be dyed right? ¡± She muttered to herself and then spranged up. ¡± I¡¯ll do just that, I¡¯ll dy it till Briellees back. Then I would get to understand that I have no chances and I would have no choice then but to give up. Yeah.. I¡¯ll do just that ¡± She muttered to herself.


    She undressed herself before heading into the bathroom to have her bath.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    She walked back into the room and met Mirah whose face was glued at her phone. ¡± So how¡¯s Mocha coffee shop? ¡± La asked, drying her hair with a dryer.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± Was all she said. La scoffed. ¡± What¡¯s making you so busy? ¡± La asked trying to peep at what Mirah was doing on her phone. Mirah didn¡¯t move from her spot making La get the view of what she was doing.


    She was chatting with a guy from school. ¡± Isn¡¯t that Ryan? ¡± La asked tho she could see his name saved as the contact of whom she was chatting with.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± She muttered. ¡± You really seem interested in him? ¡± La asked knowingly and Mirah sighed, dropping her phone.


    ¡± What? You¡¯re really bent on trying to pair me together with him even when I clearly said I don¡¯t feel a thing for him ¡± She asked giving La a suspicious look. La scoffed.


    ¡± What? I just want a guy for you ¡± She muttered and Mirah let out an unbelievable scoff. ¡± And I want Shane for you ¡± Mirah said with a smirk and that did the job. La shut her mouth and Mirah couldn¡¯t help but let out augh.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So, you two almost kissed? ¡± Alec asked unbelievably and Shane nodded. ¡± What? ¡± Shane asked when he noticed Alec giving him a suspicious look.


    ¡± You sure you two almost kissed? ¡± He asked again and Shane nodded. ¡± Really? Why do I seem to be doubting you? You don¡¯t seem like one who¡¯s gonna be able to make that brave move. Guy I know you too well, you know nothing about making romantic movies, all you know is business ¡± He said in doubt and Shane scoffed.


    ¡± Come on. I¡¯ve improved now, I told you I was gonna try everything in my power to get her and that¡¯s what I¡¯m doing ¡± He muttered and Alec chuckled.


    ¡± Well I like this new you then. I hope no obstacle is gon¡¯e you two way ¡± He said and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± An obstacle like who? ¡±


    ¡± Who else than Brielle ¡± Alec replied with a scoff and Shane also scoffed. ¡± Well if she does, we¡¯re getting a divorce immediately. I don¡¯t feel a thing for her anymore. And that would only make everything easier, maybe La could ept me then ¡± He muttered and Alec smiled.


    ¡± You really look determined ¡± Alecmented and Shane smiled. ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s the first girl I will ever feel this way for. I think I¡¯m fallen deeper and deeper for her every fucking day. It¡¯s always her I have in my head every fvcking minute. Her face can¡¯t seem to leave my head. I really love her ¡± Shane said all these unconsciously and Alec had to blush on behalf of La.


    ¡± I really wish she was here to hear you say all these sweet things about her ¡± Alec said and Shane nodded with a smile. ¡± Yeah. I wish I could tell her and exin to her how much I love her and how I would have loved if I had met her before I met Brielle ¡± He said, his face speaking love.


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    ¡± Guy you¡¯re gone ¡± Alec let out a dramaticugh and Shane chuckled. ¡± I know ¡± He saidughing heartily. ¡± She really is giving you joy, I¡¯m d. All Brielle had always given you was emotional pain. I really can¡¯t wait for you two ( La and Shane ) to be together ¡± Alec said truthfully and Shane smiled.


    ¡± Yeah me too. I really can¡¯t wait ¡± He muttered.


    ** Next day **


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    ¡± Afternoon ¡± La greeted Tina as she entered their office. Tina raised her head and then smiled lightly at La. ¡± Afternoon La ¡± Tina replied cheerfully.


    La walked over to her desk and when she saw the huge files waiting for her and the various text messages she was to reply to. She inhaled deeply and made to begin work immediately.


    She was just resuming to work that day, she had a ss that morning. ¡± You should go see Sire before you begin your work. He had requested to see you immediately you arrive ¡± Tina said and La sighed silently.


    ¡± Gosh. I hope nothing happens again ¡± She thought as she stood up, covering her spurn look with a smile on. She was unwilling to go to him.


    She inhaled softly as she got to his office door. She knocked gently and almost immediately she heard his voice telling her toe in.


    ¡± Afternoon ¡± She muttered and bowed lightly. ¡± Was that really necessary? ¡± Shane asked with a chuckle and La raised her brows. She didn¡¯t get what he meant. La got up from his seat and a bit closer to La as he rested his back by his desk, his hands pocketed into his pants.


    ¡± I meant the bow. You don¡¯t have to do that whenever we are together ¡± He said, his voice a little bit firm and it sounded like an order to La. She nodded slowly. ¡® ok then. I¡¯m sorry for doing that ¡± She said and he groaned lightly.


    ¡± Come on, can you stop with the unnecessary sorries too ¡± He said and she bit her lips. ¡± Sorry.. I meant.. sorry.. um.. I can¡¯t¡­ ¡±


    ¡± You say that word sorry one more time and I will shut you up with a kiss ¡± Shane said seriously and La gulped down into nothing at how serious he looked when saying that. She bit her lips.


    ¡± I won¡¯t say that again.. sor.. ¡± She stopped on her tracks and then bit her lips. Can she really try not to say the word sorry?


    ¡± Tina said you wanted to see me? ¡± La asked after a bit silence. She really needed to leave, seeing the numerous works she had at hand, she really doesn¡¯t have time to y around.


    ¡± You seem to be in a hurry? ¡± Shane asked with a little smirk and Alec nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I have lots of works to do ¡± She muttered. ¡± Well I had called you here just to see your face.. ¡± Shane paused to see her expression and as thought, she blushed. She looked away trying to hide it and Shane chuckled, he had seen her.


    ¡± But looking at you right now, I don¡¯t think I wanna look away at all ¡± He muttered, emotions ring on his face as he stared at her intensely.


    ¡± But.. I have to work ¡± La stuttered. He staring at her wasn¡¯t giving her time to breathe. She was getting heated up. His charms sure are working.


    ¡± us! ¡± Shane called, still not taking his eyes off La. us walked in almost immediately. ¡± Yes sir ¡± He bowed lightly.


    ¡± Get some boys,, I need them to bring La¡¯s desk into my office. She would be walking from here as from now ¡± He ordered and La raised her brows in shock. She looked at Shane confusedly and shockingly


    ¡± Okay sir ¡±  us said without dy and without questioning Shane¡¯s order. He rushed out of the office to carry out his orders.


    Shane returned his gaze to La and winked at her before walking back to his seat leaving La on stand.


    Some minutester, La¡¯s desk was all set and it was opposite Shane¡¯s own where he would get a clear view of her. He kept smiling sheepishly, staring at her while La couldn¡¯t concentrate.


    She kept biting her lips at several intervals and would look up every minute to see Shane staring at her. She suddenly got tired of it, he was serving as a distraction and obstruction to her work.


    ¡± Could you please stop? Please stop staring ¡± She pleaded, trying her best to look into his eyes for him to see how serious she was with her words.


    ¡± I can¡¯t do my work. I feel ufortable ¡± She lied. She didn¡¯t feel ufortable at all, she just couldn¡¯t concentrate. She loved the way he stared at her with so much affection but since it¡¯s what she¡¯s trying to avoid, she had to make him stop.


    ¡± Oh ¡± Shane muttered as his face fell. She just told him she¡¯s feeling ufortable ¡¯cause of his stares. It was actually one of his ways of trying to confirm her feelings for him but she had to ruin it now. His stares are making her feel ufortable. No doubt those words hit him and hurt him so bad.


    La noticed his changed expression and suddenly felt guilty.¡± Sorry ¡± He finally muttered and stood up.


    With that, he walked out of the office with a pained expression on. La bit her lips guilty. She really didn¡¯t expect him to take her words seriously.


    She only wanted him to stop staring but ended up saying something bad. Where did he leave to? Should she go look for him and apologize? She stared down at the enormous files in front of her.


    She would apologizeter but for now, she needs to work on this. ¡± I hope he doesn¡¯t really think too much about it. I didn¡¯t mean to hurt him with my words ¡± She muttered with a sigh.


    ** Evening- Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    It was time for La to leave for home but Shane hasn¡¯t returned ever since. She nned on apologizing to him but he never came back into the office.


    ¡± Is he really mad at me? ¡± La thought and bit her lips guilty.


    Waiting for some minutes more and when he didn¡¯t show up, she walked out of the office and headed out of thepany.


    She got home and met Mirah busy with an assignment they were given at today¡¯s ss. She had done hers before going to work.


    Mirah looked up and noticed La¡¯s expression. ¡± Why¡¯s your face spelling guilt? ¡± Mirah asked, studying her expression.


    La sighed andnded on the couch. ¡± I fvcked up again ¡± She muttered, bitting her lips. Mirah raised her brows. ¡± How? ¡®


    ¡± I somehow managed to push Shane away from me with an hurtful word and now I feel guilty ¡± She muttered and La arches her brows the more.


    ¡± I think you should be d instead. Isn¡¯t that what you wanted? You wanted him to stay away from you? ¡± She asked knowingly and La sighed.


    ¡± I know but what I actually told him hurt him. I don¡¯t want to push him away like that. He really had a hurt expression on when I said those words. I feel really bad and guilty. He didn¡¯t even return to the office throughout the day and that¡¯s making me feel bad the more. I just want to see him and tell him I¡¯m sorry ¡± She said with a sad and worried expression on.


    ¡± Girl you¡¯re so gone in love ¡± Mirah teased and La scoffed. ¡± Come on, I¡¯m serious. I¡¯m really sad and feeling so damn guilty right now ¡± She muttered and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± Then call him ¡® She suggested and La spranged up. ¡± Yeah, I should do that ¡± She muttered and grabbed her phone. She dialed Shane¡¯s number immediately.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    She dialed it and it rang severally but he ignored her calls. ¡± I¡¯m damn sure he saw it! He doesn¡¯t want to talk to me ¡± La said in a broken voice and Mirah was more than shocked.


    ¡± Come on, La.. don¡¯t tell me you wanna cry right now? ¡± Mirah asked surprisingly, moving closer to La.


    ¡± I¡¯m not crying. Strangely it hurts. It¡¯s the first time he¡¯s gonna ignore my calls purposely ¡± She muttered. ¡± He might be busy you know? ¡± Mirah tried to convince her but La shook her head.


    ¡± No! He obviously saw it. It¡¯s all my fault, I fvcked up ¡± She muttered and stood up and headed to their room.


    Mirah sighed defeatedly but then chuckled at La¡¯s expression. ¡± I don¡¯t think she would be able to hide her feelings anymore ¡± She muttered to herself.


    ¡± Does he hate me now? ¡± La asked herself as she walked into the room.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered again, this time around she was already sitted on the bed avable in the room.


    ¡± Why am I feeling hurt? Why does it hurt? ¡± She asked herself rhetorically.


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    La woke up with a banging headache. She could hardly get enough sleep. She was having a morning ss but she had skipped it together with Mirah. Mirah had insisted on staying at home with her.


    ¡± You¡¯re going to work? ¡± Mirah asked a bit suprised when she saw La dressed up for work. ¡± Yeah, I have to see him and apologize, else I might die of guilt ¡® She muttered and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± That¡¯s exactly why you are having a headache right? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah I guess, but I guess I will be fine once I¡¯m free of this guilt ¡± She muttered and Mirah let out a sigh. ¡± Should I go with you? ¡± She asked but La shook her head.


    ¡± No, I will be fine ¡± She muttered and with that walked out of their apartment while Mirah watched till she was out of sight and then sighed.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    La walked in and even from a distance one would notice she wasn¡¯t looking really well. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Tina asked as she walked over to La who was heading to Shane¡¯s office. ¡± Yeah I¡¯m fine. Is sire in? ¡± She asked gesturing to Shane¡¯s door.


    ¡± Yeah he¡¯s in but he ordered some people to return your desk back to our office so we¡¯re back again ¡± Tina said with a smile. La nodded and then bit her lips. That¡¯s only a proof that he¡¯s mad at her and want to avoid every means of seeing her.


    ¡± Okay then. I would be at the office bit first I need to go see him ¡± She said and Tina nodded. ¡± Okay then ¡± She said with a smile and walked away while La bit her lips as she approached Shane¡¯s office.


    She got to his office and decided against knocking. What if he declines her request of entering his office?


    She pushed the door him gently and the duo turned to the direction of the opened door. Seems they were in the middle of a conversation. ¡± Afternoon ¡± She greeted Shane and Alec still standing by the door and holding the door knob.


    ¡± Afternoon La ¡± Alec replied with a smile while Shane only looked away.


    La bit her lips seeing Shane ignored her greetings. ¡± Um.. I was actually here to see Shane. I guess I wille backter ¡± She said with a nervous look and Alec nodded while Shane never looked at her direction.


    She felt her heart ache slowly and she sighed. Seeing him ignore her alone was hurting her. ¡± I would leave then ¡± She announced and then gave a little bow began walking out of the office.


    She closed the door behind her as she got out of the office. She bit her lips hurtfully and tried her best to sniff in tears that was threatening to fall. ¡± Why would I want to cry? ¡± She thought and then dried her face properly with her hands kerchief.


    She walked away to her office.


    ** Shane¡¯s Office **Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Really? You¡¯re gon¡¯ keep ignoring her? ¡± Alec asked unbelievably with a scoff. ¡± I don¡¯t want to talk about it ¡± He muttered. He was still hurt by her words and they wouldn¡¯t stop ringing in his ears making him feel useless.


    Was all his efforts futile? His efforts to get her fall for him? She said he was making her ufortable with all his advances.


    That¡¯s the worst response one would get from a crush. It hurts so much. ¡± Come on, I think she badly wants to apologize. She probably didn¡¯t mean those words ¡± Alec tried to say.


    ¡± Stop trying to cover up for her. It¡¯s only going to hurt me the more. She said she felt ufortable by my advances. Should I give up then? ¡± He asked turning to Alec for a positive answer.


    Alec scoffed with a shrug. ¡± Come on, you can¡¯t do that ¡± Alec said and She looked away disappointedly.


    ¡± Why should I keep trying when she¡¯s never going to ept me? I really think I¡¯m only gonna keep getting hurt the more I try. She said it to my face¡­ ¡± He turned to Alec.


    ¡± Those words can¡¯t seem to stop reying on my head. I should give her enough space like she begged for ¡± He muttered and Alec sighed and then with a groan.


    ¡± No,e on you can¡¯t do that. You¡¯re just an inch closer to getting her, don¡¯t give up now. Please ¡± Alec begged seriously.


    ¡± I don¡¯t wanna see her ufortable. I should care about her feelings right? She doesn¡¯t want me, I should learn to ept that now before it¡¯s toote ¡± He muttered and Alec sighed thinking of ways to convince him.


    ¡± Alright Shane. How about we do this? give her a chance to say whatever she has to day before deciding. Tell her strictly you¡¯re only going to do her wish. If she pushes you away, you would leave. If she doesn¡¯t, you would stay. How about this? ¡± Alec suggested hopefully.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, she¡¯s only going to reject me. Rejection hurts ¡± He muttered and Alec wheeled his seat to him.


    ¡± Trust me on this ¡± Alec gave him a go-ahead and he nodded. ¡± Okay then, I¡¯ll hear what she has to say ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± Promise? ¡± Alec asked with an arched brow. ¡± Yeah. I promise ¡± Shane muttered and Alec smiled brightly.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered.


    ** Evening **


    It was time for La to leave again and she prayed hopefully as she stood by Shane¡¯s door that he¡¯s around and is really to listen to her. She hoped silently.


    She pushed the door open instead and fortunately met Shane seated on his seat. She walked slowly to him, taking few strides. Shane ignored her and continued with his work. He was working on hisptop.


    ¡± Shane¡­ ¡± She called slowly but he never looked up. She inhaled softly and walking over to his front, she grabbed theptop from his front and closing it, she ced it else where.


    Shane looked up at her this time around. ¡± Please.. just some few minutes of your time ¡± She pleaded and Shane let out a sigh. He sat down properly on his seat. ¡± What? ¡± He gave La a go ahead.


    ¡± About yesterday.. ¡±


    ¡± If you want me to adhere strictly to that, I had ns in doing so already. You don¡¯t have to worry about me making you feel ufortable anymore. I would stay as far away as I can from you. I would kill my feelings for you, you don¡¯t have to worry ¡± Shane cut her off, rushing his words.


    ¡± You don¡¯t make me feel ufortable. You didn¡¯t make me feel ufortable with the stares yesterday ¡± She blurted out and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± I only wanted to concentrate with my works ¡¯cause I¡­ ¡± She trailed off but Shane¡¯s expression urged her to continue.


    ¡± ¡¯cause I liked it ¡± She blurted out the truth and her face flushed in embarrassment.


    ¡± And I just thought I really wouldn¡¯t be able to do my works ¡¯cause you were staring too much and I couldn¡¯t do any other thing than blush so hard secretly ¡± She continued and then paused to study Shane¡¯s expression but she couldn¡¯t understand his expression but she¡¯s sure he sure was shocked and at the same time excited that she feels the same way he felt.


    ¡± I really didn¡¯t mean to say those words. I only wanted you to stop, I didn¡¯t know it was going to hurt you that much. I wouldn¡¯t have said those words. I¡¯m really sorry ¡±


    ¡± When you didn¡¯t pick my calls yesterday, that only increased my guilt and I felt hurt. When you ignored me today, I couldn¡¯t help my heart that ached continuously. I really felt bad and guilty at the same time. I¡¯m really sorry, I would really never say anything to hurt you. I hate seeing you have a sad expression on ¡± She confessed.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She ended her words with that and raised her head to see Shane with the same expression on. She thought he wasn¡¯t moved with her words and probably considered it as lies but in reality, he was just too stunned to pick.


    He didn¡¯t know what to say. So, does that mean she felt the same way he feels? No word could describe the feeling he was feeling at that moment. Butterflies roaming inside his tummy. Thedy he¡¯s in love with is also in love with him and had only be trying to hide it all this time.


    ¡± Um, I know you probably don¡¯t believe me, but if you can¡¯t believe me, please forgive me. I¡¯m really sorry, I wat to be free of guilt and maybe that could stop my heart from aching ¡± She pleaded but got no response again.


    She sighed, seemed her pleads were futile. ¡± I will leave then ¡± She muttered and turned to leave. She took few strides towards the door when Shane got his senses back.


    He rushed to her and grabbed her swiftly, turning her to him and he pinned her in his arms. ¡± I love you ¡± He whispered and she felt goosebumps at that moment.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry for ignoring you ¡± He muttered, tucking some loose strands of hair behind her ears. Before she could process his next action, he smashed his lips on hers.


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    She was shocked and taken aback at first, she didn¡¯t know what to do and only opened her eyes widely, watching Shane as he sucked on her lips deeply.


    She couldn¡¯t reciprocate ¡¯cause she was shocked and she also didn¡¯t know what to do. It¡¯s her first time someone would be kissing her. It was her first kiss.


    Shane broke the kiss not because she didn¡¯t reciprocate but ¡¯cause he was almost out of breath. He wasn¡¯t expecting her to reciprocate anyways.


    ¡± I love you ¡± He whispered again, this time around, staring deeply into her eyeballs and she found it hard to look away.


    A knock at the door made her look away while Shane couldn¡¯t stop staring at her. ¡± Sire it¡¯s us ¡± us said from outside and La bit her lips slowly.


    Shane finally looked away from her. ¡± Come in ¡± He said and almost immediately, us walked in.


    He bowed a little to Shane and then nced at La. He noticed the unusual redness on her lips and got the hunch, he smiled secretly before going ahead.


    ¡± It¡¯s time for us to leave. The driver¡¯s waiting ¡± He announced and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Um.. I¡¯ll leave then ¡± La said awkwardly and turned to walk away. ¡± No, we will drop you on the way ¡± Shane stopped her. She bit her lips slowly before turning to him and she nodded slowly.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Thanks ¡± La muttered to Shane as he walked her to the door. ¡± I should thank you instead ¡± He said with a flirty smile and La raised her brows nonchntly.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked confusedly. Shane moved closer to her and she didn¡¯t move away knowing it would be fruitless as he was gonna keep moving in till she gives in.


    ¡± .. for the kiss ¡± He muttered and her face flushed in embarrassment. She looked away shyly. Shane chuckled and then pat her hair. ¡± Till tomorrow then, darling ¡± He said with a wink and walked back to his car where his driver was waiting together with us.


    La watched as his car drove off and she bit her lips. She walked back in and almost immediately was startled by Mirah and she flinched, and fell to the floor at once. Mirah burst out intoughter and La sighed and held her chest tightly.


    ¡± Come on, that ain¡¯t funny ¡± She scolded why Mirah continued with theughter.


    ¡± Gosh ¡± La sighed as she stood on her feet. Mira stoppedughing and her lips turned into a smirk and La raised her brows.


    ¡± What? ¡± She was forced to ask. Mirah chuckled. ¡± Nothing.. just that I kinda found out that you kissed your boss ¡± Mira blurted out,ing as a shock to La. She gasped out loudly and immediately gagged her mouth with her palm.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Mirahughed. ¡± So it¡¯s true huh? ¡± She asked and La nodded. ¡± Wow, thought you were against doing those things. No it¡¯s not possible, it¡¯s wrong, I can¡¯t fall for him, he¡¯s married ¡± Mirah mimicked La in between aughter.


    La rolled her eyes and then hissed before making her way to their room. Mirah got serious and ran after her.


    ¡± So how was it? Was it mild and soft? ¡± She asked after her and La had to let out a scoff. ¡± It was so sudden, I was shocked, I didn¡¯t reciprocate ¡± She replied and Mirah nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± So tell me, do you think you¡¯re ready to ept your feelings for him now? ¡± Mirah asked and La shook her head.


    ¡± No, I only allowed him so as to get him to forgive me. Nothing of such would ever happen between us again ¡± She said and Mira let out a scoff.


    ¡± That¡¯s if he¡¯s not gonna keep persisting, not when he knows now that you feel the same way he feels ¡± Mirah said and La sighed and then bit her lips.


    ¡± I shouldn¡¯t have said them then ¡± She muttered and Mirah chuckled. ¡± But it¡¯s fine, you two look really good anyways ¡± She teased and La rolled her eyes. ¡± Look good my foot! ¡± She snapped and Mirah chuckled again and watched as La walked away into the bathroom.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Wow, you really did it! ¡± Alec gasped unbelievably and Shane nodded with a smile. ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m really finding it so difficult to believe this ¡± He said, wowed and Shane chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah, I still can¡¯t believe I did that. Her words just gave me.. like a boost and I was feeling so emotional when she confessed her feelings, I didn¡¯t know how I was feeling at that moment and I couldn¡¯t contain my happiness ¡± Shane said sweetly and Alec chuckled happily.


    ¡± I really can¡¯t wait for you two to start dating ¡± Alec said and he nodded. ¡± Me too ¡± Shane muttered. His phone let out a ring and he picked it up.


    Shane let out a scoff. ¡± Who¡¯s it? ¡± Alec asked, noticing the smirk on Shane¡¯s lips. ¡± It¡¯s Bryan ¡± He muttered and Alec smiled.


    ¡± Pick the call dude ¡± He urged and Shane clicked on the green button.


    ¡± What¡¯s up dude ¡± Bryan¡¯s voice came out and Shane scoff. ¡± Are you here to bluff again? Or threaten me ¡¯cause I had ept the contract from Mr Lancaster ¡± Shane teased knowingly and he could feel Bryan rolling his eyes.


    ¡± I would love to do that too but no, I¡¯ming to yourpany tomorrow for another purpose ¡± He said and Shane and Alec raised their brows tho he couldn¡¯t see them. ¡± Why? ¡±


    ¡± We need to discuss some things ¡± He said seriously and without waiting for a reply, hanged up.


    ¡± What¡¯s with him? ¡± Alec asked with a chuckle. ¡± Who knows? ¡± Shane replied.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    La was about standing from her desk when Tina stopped her. ¡± Sire is busy with someone in his office. You should go see himter ¡± Tina said and she smiled lightly.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± La muttered and Tina nodded. La sat down on her seat but she still badly wants to see Shane. She only wants to see his face and then that¡¯s all.


    ¡± Here. Take these to Shane ¡± She heard us¡¯s voice and she raised her head abruptly. He was talking to Tina. La stood up abruptly and rushed to Tina desk. She snatched the files on the table without saying a word and she rushed out.


    us and Tina exchanged meaningful nces. La got to Shane¡¯s office and decided against knocking. She was almost pushing the door opened when she decided to knock instead.


    ¡± Who¡¯s there? us? ¡± Shane¡¯s huff voice came out to her.  ¡± It¡¯s La ¡± She rang her tiny voice in their ears. ¡± Come in ¡± Shane muttered and she almost didn¡¯t hear him.


    She pushed the door opened and stepped in, another scent of perfume hit her and she knew immediately, someone else was in there and she did her best to lower her head.


    ¡± us asked me to give this to you Sire ¡± She said to Shane still not raising her head and she dropped the files on his table.


    She made to leave but HIS voice stopped her. Shane noticed Bryan wouldn¡¯t stop looking at La and he wondered why. ¡± Does he know her? ¡± He asked himself until Bryan voiced it out.


    ¡± La ¡± He called in that usual thick voice of his and La couldn¡¯t help but feel like she knew whom that voice belonged to.


    ¡± Bryan? ¡± She asked herself before finally raising her head and her eyes widened when their eyes met. It was the same for Bryan while Shane only watched them confusedly.


    ¡± Wow ¡± Bryan burst into a smile. He was more than shocked to see her here. Years of looking for her. He finally found her here. ¡± Hi ¡± La greeted with a big smile on her face and Shane couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of jealously. He watched as they looked at themselves in a heartwarming way and he suddenly felt useless at that moment.


    They didn¡¯t even care he was with them. La seemed to stare at Bryan in the same loving way he ( Bryan ) stared at her. Jealousy overwhelmed him. Does she like him? He hoped not, that would be the most heartbreaking message ever.


    ¡± How have you been? ¡± Bryan asked, still with that big smile on his lips. ¡± I have been fine, you? ¡± La asked and he chuckled. ¡± I have been fine too, but I had little troubles. I have been looking for you for years ¡± He said, looking at her in the most passionate way ever that La couldn¡¯t help but blush and Shane almost choked on his spot.


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    ¡± Really! We missed you too ¡± La replied, emphasizing on the word * We *.


    As much as Shane would have loved to stop them, he couldn¡¯t so Bryan wouldn¡¯t find out he was in love with his secretary and not his wife.


    La gasped inwardly when she remembered they were in Shane¡¯s office and Shane had been watching. She bit her lips slowly before ncing at Shane. ¡± Um.. I should go back to work, I will see youter ¡± She said and Bryan nodded. He understood immediately that she had to work.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry sire ¡± She apologized and Shane was forced to nod even went he was burning in anger and jealousy deep down.


    La rushed out of the office and Bryan turned to Shane in smiles while Shane had to cover his angry expression into a neutral one.


    ¡± She¡¯s so pretty and nice ¡± Bryanmented and Shane had to force his head to nod. ¡± So where did you meet her? ¡± Bryan asked Shane but he kept mute. Bryan chuckled. ¡± Oh yeah, that¡¯s a dumb question. She probably came herself to apply for a job ¡± He muttered to himself. He was so happy and in smiles that he couldn¡¯t notice the res Shane was giving him.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Argh Argh ¡± Mirah yelled on top of her voice and La covered her ears dramatically. ¡± Stop ¡± She groaned but Mirah didn¡¯t stop.


    She knelt in front of La. ¡± He came? You saw him! He talked to you! ¡± Mirah eximed and La nodded. ¡± Wow. Did you tell him toe visit us? ¡± Mirah asked and La shook her head. ¡± No, but he said he¡¯s gonnae ¡± La said and Mirah screamed again.


    ¡± Oh my! My crush! ¡± She gushed and dashed into their room. La chuckled out loudly but it faded away when she remembered Shane¡¯s expression when she was with Bryan. ¡± Gosh I even blushed. What¡¯s wrong with me? ¡± She snapped at herself with a sigh.


    Mirah dashed out again but this time looking so pretty in her dress. It was a short fitted blue gown and she came out stunning in that dress that even La couldn¡¯t help but drool.


    ¡± Wow! You¡¯re looking so hot ¡± Lamented and she smiled. ¡± Of course.. ¡± She walked over to her and bent down, turning her back on her. She pointed at her unzipped zip and La understood what she meant. She helped her with the zip and Mirah smiled satisfactory.


    ¡± You know he didn¡¯t say if he was taking us out ¡± La tried to say but Mirah scoffed. ¡± He¡¯s surely taking us out, that¡¯s one thing I¡¯m sure off. Gosh I missed his handsome face. This time around I¡¯m never letting go of him ¡± Mirah said with a baby face. La chuckled.


    ¡± What if he¡¯s married? ¡± She teased and Mirah hissed. ¡± He dared not else I¡¯mma strangle him ¡± She said and La chuckled.


    Mirah was about saying another thing when the door bell rang, she gasped out loudly. ¡± It¡¯s Bryan ¡± She whispered and La nodded. La made to stand but Mirah was quick to rush to the door.


    She twisted the door knob and was disappointed to meet with Shane instead. ¡± Shane.. ¡± She called and Shane shed her a smile. She essed his body and he was looking handsome and dashing in his outfit. He was putting on a white shirt which exposed the upper part of his chest and a trouser. Mirah would have been drooling by now if only he were Bryan, but he wasn¡¯t. But she couldn¡¯t doubt the fact that he was looking so dashing.


    ¡± Who¡¯s it? ¡± La was forced to stand when she realized Mirah hadn¡¯t said a word ever since.


    She was also suprised to see Shane. ¡± Shane ¡± She called in a whisper and he shed her a light smile. ¡± I will excuse you two ¡± Mirah said and walked away.


    Shane traced Mirah¡¯s dressing as she walked away. ¡± Were you two nning to go out? ¡± He was forced to ask.


    La shook her head a bit. ¡± Not really, Bryan said he was¡­ ¡± She trailed off when she realized what she was about saying. Shane¡¯s brows were raised.


    ¡± About Bryan.. ¡±


    ¡± You wanted us to go out right? ¡± La cut him off trying to avoid that question tho she knew she would have to tell him the truth sooner orter.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Yeah, will you? ¡± He asked in a soft tone and La nodded. ¡± Yeah, I will go get dressed ¡± She might as well go out with Shane instead of Bryan so Mirah would have enough time with Bryan alone.


    ¡± You two are going out? ¡± Mirah asked as La entered their room and began searching for a cloth to put on. ¡± Yeah ¡± La replied. ¡± You¡¯re noting with us ( She and Bryan ) ¡± She asked and La chuckled.


    ¡± Like you really want me toe with you guys ¡± She teased and Mirah smiled sheepishly. ¡± When he asks of you what should I say? ¡±


    ¡± Tell him I had to go do something at school ¡± She said and Mirah nodded.


    La walked out to Shane and he let out a simple smile on seeing her outfit. She was putting on a not too short skirt and a fitted blouse. She looked really stunning and breathtaking in the dress.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go ¡± La snapped him out of his thoughts and he nodded. ¡± Ladies first ¡± He said and La smiled before walking ahead and Shane followed behind. He opened the back seat door for her and she smiled before entering. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he returned it with a smile.


    Shane entered through the other door and his driver drove them off.


    Almost immediately, Bryan¡¯s car came to a halt in front of the Girl¡¯s Apartment.


    He alighted from his car and walked over to the door. He knocked at the door gently and almost immediately, the door opened up widely and there was Mirah looking stunning in her dress and she had a big smile on her face.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Bryan greeted with a smile and she smiled in return. ¡± Hi ¡± She said, smiling sheepishly and Bryan chuckled.


    ¡± Where¡¯s La? ¡± He asked, trying to peep through the door.


    ¡± She had to go do something in school so she isn¡¯ting with us ¡± Mirah exined and she noticed Bryan¡¯s face fell. She raised her brows. ¡± What? ¡± She asked confusedly.


    ¡± Um.. nothing ¡± He muttered and even one could notice his voice had changed. ¡± You don¡¯t want to go with me? ¡± Mirah asked, pouting sadly. ¡± Of course not, let¡¯s go ¡± He said with a forced smile and Mirah smiled brightly.


    ¡± Okay ¡± She said and after locking the door and hanging her bag on her arm, she led the way an Bryan followed behind definitely not interested in the outing anymore.


    He only wanted to go on an outing ¡¯cause of La but now she isn¡¯t around.


    **


    ¡± Wow this feels so nice ¡± Mirah gushed as she felt the coldness of the ice cream on her lips. ¡± Yeah ¡± Bryan was forced to say. It was really noticable that he wasn¡¯t interested in the outing at all. They had gone to a mall, a restaurant and now they were trying an ice cream sold by someone in a stall.


    Mirah noticed she was only forcing herself on him and she sighed. ¡± Tell me the truth, you ain¡¯t interested in this outing? ¡± She asked seriously and Bryan sighed before looking away.


    ¡± Come on, I¡¯m serious! You¡¯re only making it look like I¡¯m the one forcing things here and I don¡¯t like it ¡± Sheined. ¡± La should be home by now right? ¡± Bryan asked instead, checking his phone and Mirah suddenly understood what was wrong.


    She snatched Bryan¡¯s phone angrily and he raised his brows. ¡± So it¡¯s La and not me? Huh? ¡± She asked angrily.


    ¡± Mirah¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Answer the damn question! You like La, I was never a choice right? It¡¯s always been La! ¡± She yelled angrily and Bryan sighed, biting his lips.


    ¡± Great then. Thanks for all this, you can give them to La instead ¡® She said and threw the shopping bags Bryan¡¯s guard were holding down to the floor. She also dropped the ice cone on the floor before running off in tears. Bryan sighed and ruffled his hair frustratedly.


    ** At A Fancy Restaurant **


    The two were eating in silence before La suddenly broke the silence when she knew Shane wanted to say a thing but was keeping it in. They were the only one in the restaurant.


    ¡± Bryan¡­ ¡± She trailed off and Shane raised his head immediately in anticipation.


    ¡± He¡¯s just a friend. I don¡¯t feel a thing for him ¡± She blurted out.


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    Shane raised his brows the more. ¡± How did you meet him? ¡± He asked instead. ¡± Well, when we were still in high school. His brother was a friend of hers and we knew him from there.. ¡± She said.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± And he picked interest in you? ¡± Shane asked the most obvious question and La sighed. ¡± I guess ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Did you purposely do that to make me jealous? ¡± He asked and she raised her head up at him. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± You blushed when he said those sweet words to you. Did you do that purposely? ¡± He asked, looking at her intently and La shook her head immediately. ¡± No, ofcourse not. I didn¡¯t mean to do that ¡°She muttered the thest words.


    ¡± You did that ¡¯cause you liked him too right? ¡± Shane asked again and she sighed.


    ¡± Shane¡­ ¡±


    ¡± You knew I was hurt right? But you never bothered to came back to exin things to me ¡± He muttered, turning his attention back to the meal in front of him.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered as she also looked down at her food.


    ¡± You really don¡¯t like him right? ¡± Shane asked, this time around looking up again. ¡± Yes, I don¡¯t. I promise ¡± La assured, also looking up.


    Shane let out a sigh of relief as a smile yed unconsciously on his lips while La wondered why she was bothered about not hurting Shane¡¯s feelings.


    ¡± You can¡¯t love anyone apart from me! Okay! ¡± Shane suddenly said, looking at La possessively.


    La was too stunned to speak. She never knew he had this possessive side of his. ¡± Promise? ¡± He said more like a plead and La found herself nodding even without knowing.


    He brought her hand forward on the table and rubbed on it gently before cing a kiss on it. The soft lips of his alone sent shivers down to her body and she had to hold the hem of her skirt tightly. She reacts so deeply to his every touch, they could make her go gaga.


    ¡± I love you ¡± Shane muttered, his hand still on hers. ¡± I love you too ¡± La wished she could voice it out but she can¡¯t.


    ¡± Would you like us to go anywhere else? ¡± Shane asked and La nodded immediately. ¡± Yeah, your house ¡± She replied and he raised his brows. ¡± Why? ¡± He was forced to ask.


    ¡± I missed the scent of it and I wanna see Lady Macbeth too ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Okay then, after this ¡± He said and she nodded.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    Shane held her palm into his as they both walked into his apartments. The maids kept smiling sheepishly at the sight while some couldn¡¯t contain their happiness when they saw La as they kept waving at her and she waved back at them.


    ¡± What are you? A celebrity? ¡± Shane whispered into her ear and they both chuckled simultaneously. They looked at themselves and then smiled brightly.


    ¡± Aww ¡± The maids chorused and La couldn¡¯t help the blush it sent on her cheeks as it reddened, making it really obvious.


    ¡± You should go see Lady Macbeth, I¡¯ll be in my room ¡± Shane said and she nodded as he released her. La rushed to Lady Macbeth¡¯s room happily and she ( Lady Macbeth ) was more than happy when she saw La.


    She rushed to her immediately and pulled her into a hug. ¡± I missed you ¡± She muttered and La smiled. ¡± I missed you too ¡± She also muttered. Lady Macbeth broke the hug with smiles on her face and La also had smiles on her face.


    ¡± Wow, you¡¯re looking so pretty and fresh now. Your check is so full and you look a bit fatter. Shane is really taking good care of you ¡± She said and La couldn¡¯t help but blush.


    ¡± What¡­ are you saying? ¡± La said trying to cover her red cheeks.


    ¡± What? I know what¡¯s going on between you two now! He wouldn¡¯t stop exining things to his friend, Alec. How much he can¡¯t get you out of his head, how much he loves you and how happy he felt when you also confessed your feelings and how soft your lips was¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Stop ¡± La said, flushed in embarrassment as she covered her already reddened cheeks which looked so red like a tomato and she felt they were going to burst soon.


    ¡± He loves you so much even more than he had ever loved anydy. Please don¡¯t break his heart ¡± Lady Macbeth pleaded and she nodded.


    ¡± Is that a promise? ¡± Lady Macbeth asked and she nodded again.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± Lady Macbeth smiled and La also smiled.


    ¡± You should go meet him now ¡± She said and La hugged Lady Macbeth lightly before walking out of her room and she headed straight to Shane¡¯s Suite.


    She got there and made to knock but then decided against it. She opened the door slowly and no one was inside. She entered fully and walked deeper into his suite before proceeding to his room.


    She knocked gently at the door but got no response. She pushed the door opened and was shocked to see Shane standing inside his room shirtless. She gasped lowly. Did he purposely didn¡¯t give a response so she could see his shirtless body?


    ¡± Um.. I.. I should leave ¡± She stuttered awkwardly, still not taking her eyes off his muscr body. His abs and his full six packs. His hefty muscles alone were enough to make her drool. She suddenly lost herself.


    Shane smirked seeing the effect on her face and without wasting time, he walked over to her and pulled her to himself. She let out a tiny gasp and he smashed his lips on hers. Surprisingly, she gave in and reciprocated,, kissing his soft and mild lips back. The kiss was slow and gentle and they both flowed along the rhythm. The kiss was so passionate, slow and gentle as Shane kept pulling La to him like he couldn¡¯t get enough of her.


    She hanged her arms around his neck, pulling him more closer while his left hand was on her butt and he squeezed it softly making her moan endlessly.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    La¡¯s lips were swollen heavily and she smiled as she reminisced on the hot section she had with Shane earlier.


    ¡± You care to tell me why you¡¯re smiling sheepishly? ¡± Mirah asked in a scoff.


    ¡± Nothing ¡± La muttered still smiling. Mirah scoffed before walking out on her.


    La knew something was wrong, she ran after Mirah and caught up with her. She held her hand. ¡± Hey what¡¯s wrong? Did something happen at the outing with Bryan? ¡± La asked worriedly and Mirah scoffed before jerking her hand from La¡¯s grip.


    ¡± Not like you care ¡± She muttered and made to walk away but La blocked her again. ¡± Alright I¡¯m sorry. Did anything really happen? ¡± She asked, pleadingly.


    ¡± Really? You wanna know? ¡± Mirah asked, folding her arms and La nodded gently.


    ¡± Well, You caused it. Seems Bryan is head over heels for you and not for me. I got rejected and I had no choice than to leave angrily. Seems he¡¯s gonnae here for you tomorrow so you two can start the real outing he had been craving for ¡± Mirah said with a hiss and La sighed.


    ¡± Is that why you¡¯re angry at me? ¡±


    ¡± Oh, I shouldn¡¯t right? You don¡¯t have to worry anyways, you got two hot billionaires all by yourself, you can choose any of them for all I care ¡± She snapped and made to leave but La held her hand.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, I wasn¡¯t aware of this I promise. I would try to talk to Bryan okay? ¡± She pleaded and Mirah scoffed the more.


    ¡± Oh really, so I¡¯m gonna look like I¡¯m head over heels for him and I want him so bad! Huh? I¡¯m not that desperate,, dude!! You know how much I hate one sided love just like you!! I don¡¯t want it!! If he doesn¡¯t love me then I¡¯m fine with it. You can have him for all I care!  ¡±  She yelled angrily and walked away.


    ¡± Gosh ¡± La sighed and ruffled her hair frustratedly. Her phone beeped and it was a message notification from Bryan. She wanted to ignore it at first but then decided against it.


    She clicked on it and she sighed when she read out the text in her head. * Would you be around tomorrow? Let¡¯s go on a date *


    ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m in a tight spot ¡± She sighed for the umpteenth time.


    She wanted to type a reply but decided against it. Bryan has been so good to her from the start, she can¡¯t hurt his feelings.


    ¡± What do I do? ¡± She thought silently, biting her lips.


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    * Next Morning *


    La wasn¡¯t going to work today, today was her day off. She heard the door bell ring and she was on her way to the door.


    She twisted the door knob open and the door opened, revealing Bryan. He had a light smile on and he was fully dressed.


    ¡± Hi ¡± He said cheerfully as his eyes roamed over La¡¯s body. She wasn¡¯t dressed. ¡± Hey.. um, why are you here? ¡± La asked tho she had a little clue of why he was standing before her. The date! But she wasn¡¯t really interested in the date.


    If Shane found out too, it might cause a misinterpretation and she doesn¡¯t want that. Not like they were dating anyways but she cared. ¡± Um¡­ You saw the text message I sentst night. Didn¡¯t you? ¡± Bryan asked itching his hair.


    ¡± Oh, the date right? ¡± She asked, pretending to be oblivious and Bryan nodded.


    ¡± Oh, sorry but I have to go to work soon ¡® She lied and Bryan muttered an * oh * disappointedly. ¡± Yeah, sorry ¡± She faked a sorry.


    ¡± Buh I could talk to Shane you know. We¡¯re kinda friends, he could grant you an off for today ¡± He said and she shook her head hurriedly.


    ¡± Um.. no, don¡¯t! ¡± She rushed and Bryan raised his brows. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Um, nothing.. sorry ¡± She bit her lips. ¡± Go get dressed then. We shall go see him together ¡± He said and she nodded slowly before walking back in.


    She bit her lips as she made her way to the room. She got there and began searching for a dress to out on. She really hopes Shane wouldn¡¯t allow her, tho she strictly knows he wouldn¡¯t allow her anyways.


    After getting dressed, she walked out of the room. Mirah had gone to work.


    ¡± You¡¯re looking pretty ¡± Bryanmented as they both approached his car. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he let out a gentle smile. He opened the door for her and she entered. He got in through the other side and the drive to Kent¡¯s Enterprise began.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± Come in ¡± They both heard Shane¡¯s voice and Bryan pushed the door opened and they both walked in.


    Shane¡¯s gazended on La first and she bit her lips slowly and looked away from his gaze. He saw that she was fully dressed and he also looked at how dressed Bryan was too. Were they going out?


    ¡± How may I help you? ¡± Shane asked and Bryan let out a smile. ¡± How professional ¡± He teased but when he saw Shane gave no reaction, he cleared his throat.


    ¡± I wanted to take her on a date.. ¡± Shane¡¯s face twitched on hearing that and he took a nce at La who gave no reaction but she looked nervous as she fondled with her fingers.


    ¡± And she said she had a morning shift today so I want to plead on her behalf to grant her a day off ¡± Hepleted but got no reply. He noticed Shane had been staring at La all through.


    ¡± Shane? ¡±


    ¡± Not permitted ¡± Shane cut him off. Bryan raised his brows. ¡± Sorry?.. ¡±


    ¡± La! Back to work! ¡± Hemanded. ¡± Sir?.. ¡± La asked, pretending to be suprised. ¡± I won¡¯t repeat myself! ¡± He said giving a stern bossy attitude.


    ¡± Yes sir ¡± La said and bowed before rushing out of his office. ¡± Really? Shane! ¡± Bryan called unbelievably.


    ¡± She has to work Bryan, you should understand that! ¡± Shane said without looking at him as he walked back to his seat.


    ¡± You like her don¡¯t you? ¡± Bryan asked and Shane didn¡¯t give a reply. Bryan scoffed. ¡± Dude, you¡¯re married! ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m only being professional right here. No strings attached, I have nothing of such with my secretary ¡± Shane denied and Bryan nodded. ¡± Alright then, I guess I¡¯ll postpone the date then ¡± He said and with that walked out of Shane¡¯s office.


    Shane let out a sigh. ¡± us! ¡± He called and almost immediately he rushed in.


    ¡± Bring La here! ¡± He said in amanding tone and us nodded before rushing out. Shane sighed and ruffled his hair slowly.


    ***


    ¡± La? ¡± Tina called unbelievably. La let out a sigh. ¡± Hi ¡± She muttered. ¡± I thought today¡¯s your day off? ¡± She asked and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, something happened and I¡¯m here ¡± She said and Tina raised her brow. ¡± I don¡¯t understand ¡± She said in a chuckle.


    ¡± It¡¯s nothing seriously ¡± La said and she nodded. ¡± Is he mad at me? ¡± La thought, biting her lips slowly and reminiscing on the stern re Shane passed her at the office then and how she shouted at her.


    ¡± Miss La ¡± She felt a tap and she raised her head. It was us. ¡± Morning¡± She bowed and us smiled.


    ¡± Sire wants to see you ¡± He said just as she thought. She nodded slowly and bit her lips. ¡± Is he really mad at me? ¡± She thought as she walked over to Shane¡¯s office with us behind her.


    They finally got to his office and La expected us to lead the way but he didn¡¯t, instead he stood beside her. She turned to him with a raised brows.


    ¡± Only you ¡± He said and she muttered an * oh * She bit her lips before pushing the door open. She closed the door behind her and walked slowly to Shane¡¯s desk. ¡± Shane.. Sire ¡± She corrected immediately, thinking he might be mad at her.


    Shane raised his head and when he saw her, he let out a smile.


    He stood up and walked out of his desk and closer to her, he pulled her into his arms. She was suprised at first but she was quick to get over it as she also hugged him back.


    ¡± You know I didn¡¯t mean to use that bossy tone right? It was all a cover up ¡± He said and she nodded with a smile tho he couldn¡¯t see her. ¡± Yeah I know, but I liked it ¡± She said and he chuckled. He broke the hug and stared into her eyes and she did the same. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She said and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± Why? ¡±


    ¡± For bringing Bryan here and probably disturbing you. I just didn¡¯t want to go on the date with him and I had to lie ¡± She said and he chuckled. ¡± I know, but why didn¡¯t you want to go with him? ¡±Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± What? Would you have liked it if I went on the date with him? ¡± She asked and he shook his head. ¡± That¡¯s why.. ¡± She paused and raised her hands to his unbuttoned shirt at the upper part. She began buttoning it.


    ¡± That¡¯s why I didn¡¯t agree.. I didn¡¯t want you to feel bad ¡± She muttered, and made to button thest opened button on his shirt but he held her hand.


    ¡± Why? ¡± She asked with a raised brows.


    ¡± I love it this way ¡± He said and she scoffed before jerking his hands off.


    ¡± That will be unprofessional. You¡¯re a CEO , you don¡¯t wanna look like a bad boy in your office ¡± She said with a pouty lips and he smiled. ¡± But I like it ¡± He said and she shook her head.


    ¡± I don¡¯t want other girls staring at your chest ¡± She finally said the words he wanted to hear. He smiled and released his hands from his shirt and gave her the go ahead.


    She chuckled and finally buttoned the button and made to drop her hands but he held it and pulled her more closer to him. She stared at his face and he did the same. He nted a kiss on her lips before releasing her. He touched her hair and grabbed an handful of it. He kissed it slowly. She smiled slowly as her cheeks flushed.


    ** Later In The Evening **


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± And where ard youing from? ¡± Mirah asked immediately, standing abruptly as La stepped a foot into the apartment.


    La stopped on her tracks. ¡± Work ¡± She replied and Mirah scoffed. ¡± Oh really? You lie now ¡± Mirah asked scornfully and La raised her brows. ¡± Mirah, what are you?.. ¡±


    ¡± You went on a date with Bryan, didn¡¯t you? ¡± She asked angrily. ¡± No, I didn¡¯t¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Stop!! Stop with the lies!! ¡± Mirah snapped angrily.


    ¡± Mirah, I¡¯m serious. I didn¡¯t, I.. ¡±


    ¡± You disgust me! ¡± Mirah spat before walking out on her angrily.


    ¡± Gosh ¡± La sighed.


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    ¡± I¡¯m really in a tight spot ¡± She muttered. She liked Shane instead and not Bryan and Mirah¡¯s aware of this. She¡¯s just jealous that Bryan likes her instead of her ( Mirah ).


    Bryan had been really kind to them ever since they were in highschool and It was then Mirah took interest in him. She would talk about her dream of getting married to him but Bryan only had eyes for La.


    He would take them for shopping, outing and even buy them stuffs. La wouldn¡¯t want to hurt his feelings if she told him she didn¡¯t feel the same way. But she¡¯s really in a tight spot, tho she¡¯s d that Shane understood her but Mirah¡¯s making it all hard for her. Her phone beeped and she clicked on the message notification tho she had a clue of whom it might be.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    * Are you free now? * It was a text from Bryan, she was right.


    * Yes, we need to talk * She texted back.


    It was time for him to know the truth, she didn¡¯t like him, she liked someone else. He should also let go of her and try to like Mirah instead.


    She grabbed her hand bag when he texted her a location and she walked out of the apartment deciding against informing angry Mirah.


    She got there and he was sitted already, he had an anxious look on. Seems he was worried about what La had to say. La walked over to where he was sitted and she also sat down. ¡± Evening ¡± She muttered and he replied her.


    ¡± So, you said you had something to say? ¡± He asked almost immediately with a visible curious look on.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± La muttered and let out a sigh. He creased his brows.


    ¡± Bryan, I understand you feel a thing for me.. ¡± He started and his heart beat increased. ¡± But, I don¡¯t ¡± She blurted out and his head almost left his body.


    ¡± I really don¡¯t. I don¡¯t want you to feel bad, this is why I¡¯m telling you this. I really don¡¯t feel the same way, I like someone else ¡± She muttered slowly and looked up at Bryan but he had no confirmed expression on. She couldn¡¯t understand the expression he was wearing.


    ¡± Bryan.. ¡± She called slowly. ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered and stood up and made to leave.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry Bryan. I¡¯m really sorry ¡± She said, also standing up and he stopped. He turned to look at her and she bit her lips slowly. ¡± Can you try to love me back? ¡± He asked. ¡± Bryan.. I love.. ¡±


    ¡± I know, I know ¡± He muttered and walked away. La took to her heels and ran after him. She caught up with him while he was trying to enter into his car. She held his hand and he looked at her.


    ¡± Can you please? love my friend Instead? She loves you ¡± She pleaded and he gently jerked her hands of his and entered his car without saying a word. His driver drove off.


    La sighed sadly before walking back into the restaurant, this was what she had been trying to avoid. She grabbed her purse from her seat and decided against going home. She was feeling really bad and sad at that moment, if she headed home, Mirah might add to what was wrong with her.


    She dialed Shane¡¯s number instead and he picked up immediately. ¡± La ¡± He called in a rough and low voice, seems like he was just waking up.


    ¡± Oh, I guess you¡¯re just waking up. I shouldn¡¯t stress you then, I will.. ¡±


    ¡± No,e on, I will be fine. Are you okay? ¡± He asked noticing her low voice.


    ¡± Can Ie over to your ce? ¡± She asked, bitting her lips slowly. He was shocked at first. ¡± Really? ¡± He asked and she nodded tho he couldn¡¯t see her. ¡± Yeah ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Oh, I wille pick you up then. Where are you? ¡± He asked and she could hear sound of metal clicking. Seems he was grabbing his car keys.


    ¡± You could just send a driver instead ¡± She tried to say. ¡± No, just send your address. I will be there soon ¡± He said and hanged up. La forwarded her address to him and in some minutes he was there.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Shane asked as he got down from his car and walked over to her. He removed his sunsses to see a clear view of her sad face. ¡± Yeah, can we talk about this at home? It¡¯s a bit sunny here ¡± She said and he nodded before guiding her to his car.


    He opened the front seat door for her and she stepped in gently while he entered through the driver¡¯s seat and drove off.


    They got to Shane¡¯s mansion earlier and Shane had guided her in. They were currently in his suite and La was sitted on a couch beside Shane.


    He had handed her a ss of water earlier and she had just finished gulping it down. She ced it on a table before then and then faced Shane who had been staring at her eversince. ¡± Are you okay now? ¡± He asked worried and she nodded slowly.


    She moved closer to him and ced her head on hisps and he stroked her hair slowly. ¡± What happened? ¡± Shane asked silently.


    ¡± I went to meet Bryan and I told him the truth about my feelings and he had an hurt expression on and I¡¯m suddenly feeling bad. He had been so good to me from the start and now I just hurt his feelings. I feel really bad ¡± She said truthfully.


    ¡± You did nothing wrong darling. It¡¯s a good thing you told him the truth earlier ¡± He said and she sighed. She raised her head.


    ¡± Really? ¡± She asked sadly and he nodded. ¡± But he looked really hurt and I just can¡¯t help but feel bad. Mirah also hates me now, she¡¯s getting all jealous and angry ¡¯cause Bryan likes me instead. I feel alone and lonely now. Everyone¡¯s leaving me ¡± She muttered and Shane pulled her to his chest. She buried her face more deeper in his chest.


    ¡± I¡¯m here okay? And I¡¯m sure Bryan would be fine and Mirah would understand everything and would be back to you and remember I will always be here for you ¡± He assured and La muffled an * okay *


    With her face still buried in his chest, in minutes she slept off, sleeping soundly and peacefully.


    He lifted her up in his arms and carried her into his room. He ced her gently on the bed and covered her with the duvet.


    He stared at her gentle face in her sleeping state and he smiled lightly before walking out of the room with the lights off.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    Mira kept ncing at the wall clock hanged by the wall in their sitting room, checking the time at several intervals.


    ¡± Gosh, where¡¯s she? ¡± She sighed for the umpteenth time. She was bing restless and scared. She¡¯s been dialing Shane and Bryan¡¯s number but none of them pickled her call to ask if La was with them.


    She suddenly startled immediately she heard a knock at the door. ¡± La? Is that you? ¡± She asked, taking slow steps to the door.


    ¡± La is that you? ¡± She asked but got no answer again and that increased her fears.


    She was shaking vehemently on the spot she stood. She looked around and grabbed a mopping stick lying helplessly on the floor. She held it tightly as she walked towards the door.


    She positioned the mopping stick as she opened the door slowly. ¡± Argh ¡± She made to startle whoever was at the door but a lifeless body fell on her instead.


    ¡± Argh ¡± She yelled thinking someone threw the dead body on her. She made to kick the dead body away but was shocked when she saw his face.


    ¡± Bryan! ¡± She called in a gasp and sat up properly. She looked at his face and his body reeked of alcohol.


    ¡± Bryan, are you okay? ¡± She asked almost with a teary face. His eyes were still slightly open, seems like he was feeling sleepy. ¡± I¡¯m fine, just take me home ¡± He muttered thosest words before falling to sleep.


    Mirah sighed, a little bit d he was okay, but why was he drunk. She remembered his words.* Take me home * He might not like it if he finds out he slept over at their apartment.


    She struggled to lift his body but couldn¡¯t, then she saw his car from afar, someone was in there. His driver!


    She rushed to him and together they carried him into his car. ¡± Why was he drunk and why did you bring him here Instead?¡± She rushed at once.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ma¡¯am, he insisted oning here ¡± The driver apologized and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± You should follow us ma¡¯am ¡± The driver pleaded and Mirah raised her brows. ¡± He might get angry thinking I took him home instead and refused to bring him here, I might lose my job ¡± The man pleaded and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± But La ¡± She muttered ncing at her phone. It was 10pm.


    ¡± Alright then, I should go lock the door ¡± She said and the man nodded. Mirah ran back to the apartment and locked the door hurriedly before walking back to the car, she entered into the car and the driver drove off.


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    They got to his mansion and Mirah guided him in together with his driver. They dropped him gently on his bed and Mirah sighed sadly. She was in love with this man but it hurts her so much that he didn¡¯t feel the same way, that was why she kept venting her anger at La.


    She knows La didn¡¯t do nothing but it¡¯s just hurting her to see the man she love love her best friend Instead. She wiped the tears that had fall unconsciously and she let out a sigh. The driver had left by now.


    Suddenly a hand grabbed her and pulled her to the bed, she let out a loud gasp. It was Bryan in his drunk state. He held her tightly, caging her in his arm with his eyes still shut. She sighed, hoping he could do this in his right senses not in his drunk state.


    She tried to break free but he wouldn¡¯t allow her. He mustn¡¯t see her like this tomorrow else he might think she¡¯s forcing herself on him and she wouldn¡¯t want that. She might be in love with him but one thing she cares so much about is her dignity.


    She released herself to his grip and closed her eyes gently. She would get up before he¡¯s awake tomorrow. One thing he hated is when one touches his properly, he might re up seeing her on his bed.


    ¡± I hope she¡¯s fine ¡± She muttered, referring to La.


    She closed her eyes and immediately, sleep took over.


    *** Next Morning ***


    Mirah spranged up immediately and let out a sigh of relief. She was d Bryan wasn¡¯t awake yet and hadn¡¯t seen her in that state together with him.


    She grabbed her bags and made to rush out but her eyes caught a painting in his room. Her lips spread into a smile immediately. ¡± My painting ¡± She muttered.


    She moved closer to the painting and essed it slowly in smiles. She¡¯s d, even if he doesn¡¯t feel a thing for her at least he still cherishes her gift.


    Years ago, when she had that sweet dream, she painted this for him.


    * Vivid Memories *


    ¡± Cole, give this to your brother for me. I painted it for him ¡± 15 years old Mirah said to Cole, Bryan¡¯s younger brother.


    ¡± Wow, this is pretty ¡± Cole said and she smiled. ¡± Thanks La, I¡¯m sure my brother would love this ¡± Cole said and Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± Dude, it¡¯s Mirah not La ¡± She said and he gasped lowly. ¡± Sorry, I forgot again ¡± He said and she smiled.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, give it to him okay? ¡± She said and Cole nodded. She moved her finger towards the little dove in the painting and made to touch it but a strong grip held her and pulled her roughly away from the painting and she fell to the ground.


    ¡± You know how much I hate when someone touches my treasure! ¡± He snapped at Mirah whom tears was falling freely down her cheeks by now. It wasn¡¯t as a result of the fall but for the fact that he didn¡¯t care and he pushed her roughly.


    ¡± Bryan.. ¡±


    ¡± Why are you here? Are you that obsessed with me!? You even slept on my bed! You are really trying to force yourself on me ain¡¯t you!? You even dare touch my precious treasure cause you¡¯re jealous I still treasure something your friend gave to me after years! Huh? What the hell are you!? ¡± He shouted, venting his anger on her and Mirah¡¯s tears increased.


    He thinks she¡¯s obsessed. He thinks she¡¯s jealous! He thinks she¡¯s trying to get his attention!


    ¡± Leave my house! Now! ¡± He yelled angrily and Mirah stood up slowly. She wiped her tears and faced him. The man she loved so much for years is saying all these hurtful words to her without caring.


    ¡± I said leave! ¡± He snapped and she let out a sad smile.


    ¡± I will and I promise I¡¯m killing my feelings for you, cause you¡¯re a bastard!! After showing you how much I loved you! Yeah, I might be in love with you but I¡¯m not obsessed! Okay? I¡¯m not doing all these to get your attention! I didn¡¯te here willingly to sleep on your bed! I¡¯m not a bitch!! I¡¯m not trying to force myself on you!! I¡¯m not desperate! And I¡¯m not jealous of La! I only came here cause you came to me first! You fell on me at home and I had to bring you here together with your driver, you could ask him! I tried to leave after dropping you on the bed but you dragged me to your bed in your drunken state! I tried to break free but you wouldn¡¯t!! I¡¯m not so desperate and I¡¯m not a bitch! Stop calling me that! I have my dignity! ¡± She yelled hurtfully.


    ¡± I really would have never thought you would say something of such to me! I loved you so much and you gave me high hopes! I would have stopped loving you if you had told me from the beginning you didn¡¯t feel the same way, if you had rejected this painting¡­ ¡± She pointed at the painting Bryan was holding.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± If you had rejected it, I would have knew I didn¡¯t stand a chance but you didn¡¯t. You fvcking told your brother to tell me you loved it and would cherish it all your life! That gave me high hopes!! I fell more cause you epted my heart! But now you¡¯ve done a great job in shattering it. Those words you said to me today, I would never forget them ¡± She cried bitterly and turned her back against Bryan who looked really shocked as he processed Mirah¡¯s word.


    ¡± The painting? It was from her? ¡± He thought slowly.


    * shback *


    ¡± Brother! Brother! ¡± 15 years old Cole rushed to 20 years old Bryan. Cole was holding a beautiful painting on his hands and he handed it over to Bryan.


    Bryan collected it and his lips widened into a smile. A painting of two doves, A male white big dove sat on a tree and the female one sat beside him with a little flower on her tiny hand, she was handling it over to the white dove.


    * Please ept my heart * was scribbled on the painting. He chuckled as he read it and it set a blush to him as his ear reddened.


    It was probably one of the two friends of his. ¡± Who gave you this? ¡± He asked Cole. ¡± It¡¯s La ¡± He said with a smile and he ( Bryan ) smile widely. He brought out a note from his pocket and tore a little out of it and scribbled on it.


    He wrote, * I will cherish this with my life ¡± With an heart shaped. He handed it over to Cole. ¡± Give it to her ¡± He said and Cole smiled.


    ¡± I will give her tomorrow ¡± He said and Bryan nodded. Bryan looked at the beautiful panting and smiled. He ced a kiss on it before hugging it to his chest.


    Meanwhile, Cole handed the note to the rightful owner, Mirah. Mirah blushed heavily and ran to show it to La.


    * shback ends *


    Mirah wiped her tears and then turned to Bryan who was slowly understanding where the mistake came from. ¡± I hate you! I hate you so much for deceiving me! I hate you! ¡± She cried angrily. She turned and made to leave but Bryan drew her back and she faced him angrily.


    ¡± What!? ¡± She yelled still in tears. ¡± The painting.. was from you? ¡± He asked and she scoffed.


    ¡± Yes! What are you going to do!? Tear it apart! Do it! I don¡¯t care anymore! ¡± She yelled and made to turn again but in a swift, he grabbed her and pinning her with his hands, he smashed his lips on hers roughly.


    Mirah was shocked and tried to break free angrily but he didn¡¯t give her space for that. He bit her lips roughly and she let out a gasp and that gave him entrance to his mouth and he pushed his tongue into her mouth.


    Mirah couldn¡¯t resist anymore and she pulled him more closer, it¡¯s what she had been craving for so long. She had to give in as she also sucked his lips hungrily. Seems they both have been craving for this for so long as they feasted on their lips angrily.


    Bryan broke the kiss when he realized they were both out of breath. His lips were swollen by now and it was the same for her.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He was the first to say as they both stared at each other, catching their breaths. ¡± Why did you do that? ¡± Mirah asked slowly, referring to the kiss.


    ¡± I thought you liked La instead ¡± Shepleted. ¡± The painting, it was you right? ¡± He asked again and she nodded. ¡± Cole gave you the letter? ¡± He asked and she nodded again.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered and grabbed her to himself, hugging her tightly.


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    He finally released her after some minutes and looked straight into her eyes and she also did the same. He wiped the almost dried traces of tears on her face with his thumb.


    ¡± You love me now? ¡± Mirah asked surprisingly and he hugged her again. ¡± I have always loved you. I was mistaken, the painting.. Cole said it was from La ¡± He said and she let out a gasp.


    ¡± No, it was me.. he was.. ¡±


    ¡± I know now, he mistook you for La ¡± Hepleted for her and she nodded. ¡± I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯m sorry for treating you bad but I really kept my promise. I found myself getting drawn to the painting every minute and I kept felling for you, but I only thought it was from La. But I promise.. ¡± He paused and broke the hug.


    He trailed his thumb to her lips, ¡± I will transfer the love to you. I will love you instead ¡¯cause my heart is for you.. okay.. ¡± He said and she nodded before pushing herself into his arms. ¡± I¡¯m d, I thought I was going to lose you. I thought my efforts were going to vain ¡± She muttered and Bryan hugged her tightly.


    ¡± It wouldn¡¯t, I promise. I love you ¡±


    ¡± I love you more ¡± She said, snuggling more closer into him.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    La spranged up at once when she noticed the environment she was, was different. She got on her feet and wore a slipper she saw, thinking it¡¯s hers.


    She rushed out of the room. ¡± Where am I? ¡± She thought but stopped abruptly when she saw Shane sleeping peacefully on the couch. She moved closer to him.


    ¡± I slept in his room? I slept over at his house? ¡± She thought with a silent gasp. She heard Shane groan lightly and roll on the bed like he was about to open his eyes.


    She gasped and made to run but he gripped her by her hand. She turned to him slowly and his eyes were wide open.


    In a swift, he pulled her to him and she fell t on his body, she let out a gasp. She made to raise her body but he pulled her more to him, making her body press harder on his.


    He winked at La who still had a shocked look on. His finger trailed up her face as he  remove the fallen strands of hair from her face. His thumbnded on her pinky small lips and he trailed slowly on it, La took in her lower lips as he did that.


    He suddenly tossed her over the couch and La gasped out shortly. Almost immediately, he pressed his lips on hers. Seems like she had been waiting secretly for him to do that, she reciprocated almost immediately and hung her arms around his neck pulling him more closer to her.


    Shane kept nibbling on her lips but she wanted more. She bit his lips slowly and her tongue gained entrance into his mouth and he deepened the kiss.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Shane¡¯s phone suddenly rang but they ignored it and continued sucking each other¡¯s lips. La¡¯s hand found its way under Shane¡¯s unbuttoned shirt and that sent sparks to his body and that turned him on the more as he made the kiss more deeper that La had to release a sharp moan.


    Shane¡¯s phone rang out loudly again and he let out a groan before pulling out of the kiss. They both breathe out heavily as they stared at each other. Shane¡¯s eyesnded on her lips again and she bit it slowly.


    That made him go insane again as he smashed his lips on hers again, this time more deeper than ever.


    ** Bryan¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± You seems to like the exterior part more than the interior? ¡± Bryan asked Mirah as they both walked round his bigpound.


    ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s nicer ¡± She said, nodding her head. ¡± You know I didn¡¯t change anything here, it¡¯s still the same thing ¡± Bryan said with a big smile, looking around.


    ¡± I guess, But it seems different, it¡¯s like I can notice and identify every single thing at each angle but then, they all seems like magic to me ¡± She said cutely and Bryan chuckled.


    He sat beside her on a bench. ¡± Yeah,, 5 years ago.. your eyes ravelled all over this ce and you wouldn¡¯t stop staring and you always had this confused look on. You would ask me ¡± Bryan, what¡¯s this for? ¡°¡­ And I would say it¡¯s a car cover and you would only nod tho I knew it still felt strange to you ¡± Bryan said and she chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah, I was one innocent kid then and was always fascinated about bug houses like this ¡± She said and Bryan chuckled again.


    Bryan looked at Mirah who took a nce at her phone. ¡± None of them still haven¡¯t picked? ¡± Bryan asked and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I hope she¡¯s fine but I think she probably saw them and didn¡¯t want to answer cause she¡¯s angry¡­. ¡± She let out a  sigh. ¡± Yeah, she should be angry.. I behaved like a bitch and acted all angry at her for something she didn¡¯t do ¡± Mirah said sadly and Bryan turned to her properly.


    ¡± Come on, any girl would get angry cause of this. It¡¯s not your fault, and I don¡¯t think La¡¯s purposely ignoring your calls. She can¡¯t do that, she loves you so much. She¡¯s probably busy or something ¡± Bryan said and she nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s probably busy with Shane ¡± She muttered but Bryan heard and he let out a chuckle. ¡± Shane¡¯s one jealous freak ¡± He said, reminiscing on yesterday¡¯s scene.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± Mirah asked.¡± Those two.. they are dating right? ¡± He asked. ¡± Maybe,, I guess ¡± Mirah muttered.


    ¡± They look good together ¡± Bryan muttered and Mirah nodded. ¡± Hmm Hmm ¡± She also muttered.


    ¡± We should try calling them again ¡± Bryan said and Mirah nodded. ¡± Yeah, we should do that ¡± Mirah said and dialed La¡¯s number. She picked at the first ring.


    ¡± Hey, where are you? Our neighbour said you didn¡¯t sleep at home yesterday? ¡± La rushed at once, worriedly.


    Mirah and Bryan exchanged nces. Mirah let out a sigh of relief. ¡± I¡¯m d you¡¯re okay. I¡¯ve been calling you ever since yesterday ¡± Mirah said.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, my phone¡¯s been off.  Where are you now? Are you okay? When are youing home? ¡± She rushed again and the two exchanged nces.


    ¡± I¡¯m at Bryan¡¯s ¡± She said and waited for La¡¯s reply but got none. ¡± La? ¡± She called to be sure if she was still there.


    ¡± Wait, you mean Bryan? Like Bryan Maynard? ¡± She asked confusingly and Mirah nodded.¡± Yeah ¡± She replied and La scoffed out loudly.


    ¡± Oh great! You got him now or what? after calling me all kind of names and telling me you hate me and this! I¡¯m happy for you ¡± La snapped obviously rolling her eyes.


    ¡± Alright, I¡¯m sorry okay? I wasn¡¯t really mad at you, I just thought of venting my anger at you. I¡¯m sorry baby ¡± Mirah said with a pout.


    ¡± So, when are youing back home? ¡± La asked. ¡± You¡¯re not mad at me anymore? ¡± Mirah asked slowly and La scoffed. ¡± Juste home, will you? ¡± She said more like a plead.


    ¡± Alright, Bryan would bring me home now, I guess? ¡± She said, looking up at Bryan who nodded. She smiled at him.


    ¡± Wait, are you two a thing now? ¡± La asked loudly and Mirah blushed heavily and when she remembered Bryan was with her, she coughed lightly and Bryan chuckled.


    ¡± Not really ¡± She said and La chuckled. ¡± But, there¡¯s a high chance you two are gonna start dating soon¡­ ¡± She teased and Bryan chuckled again while Mirah flushed in embarrassment.


    ¡± Can you stop, he¡¯s right beside me ¡± Mirah said and La chuckled. ¡± Alright then, but wait.. how did it happen? I thought.. ¡±


    ¡± Bye, I will exin to youter ¡± She said and hanged up immediately. She turned to Bryan shyly. ¡± Um¡­ I should start going now, right? ¡± She said more like a question and Bryan nodded.


    ¡± Yes baby ¡± He said in a tease and Mirah¡¯s cheeks flushed and she turned away from him immediately.


    He smiled and then pulled her face back to his, he touched it delicately and Mirah gulped down into nothing as his touch sent her shivers.


    He brought his lips closer and Mirah shut her eyes immediately, he chuckled and instead ced a peck on her nose.


    She opened her eyes and when he saw her look away and bit her lips slowly, he chuckled.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go ¡± He said and she nodded, she grabbed her hand bag and they both walked over to Bryan¡¯s luxury car parked in the widely spaced parking lot.


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    Bryan¡¯s car came into a halt in front of the girl¡¯s apartment and it was time for Mirah to alight from the car. She looked at Bryan slowly and he was staring at her initially.


    ¡± Um, I should go now ¡± She said, ying with the strap of her bag. Bryan didn¡¯t give a reply but kept staring at her.


    ¡± Um, I will go then ¡± She said and turned her face away from his. She bit her lips slowly, she was hoping to get a goodbye kiss from him, but seems like she¡¯s not getting any of that.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Her hands touched the door handle and Bryan pulled her back to him. She was a bit suprised but slowly understood what he wanted to do.


    He leaned closer to her and she also did until their lips touched each other. Immediately that happened, Mirah dropped her bag on herps and pulled more closer into the kiss while Bryan sucked on her lips fastly, and they both moved at the same rhythm.


    Mirah held Bryan¡¯s shirt as she pulled more closer into the kiss not willing to let him go. Bryan finally broke the kiss slowly and he stared into Mirah¡¯s eyes, she was unwilling to let go and he decided to give her what she wanted.


    In a swift, he lifted her up from her seat and ced her on hisps. She let out a knowing smile and without wasting time, smashed her lips on his while her hands roamed around his body and that made him increase his pace as he sucked fastly on her lips.


    ***


    La smiled watching them from the window. ¡± I¡¯m d.. I¡¯m d she¡¯s happy now ¡± She muttered before looking away and drawing down the curtains. Her head shed back to the hot session she had with Shane earlier and she smiled widely.


    ¡± I love him so much, no doubt ¡± She muttered happily. ¡± I don¡¯t care about no Brielle anymore.. he¡¯s mine ¡± She muttered dreamily.


    She heard the door bell ring and she scoffed before walking over to the door.


    ¡± Oh great, she¡¯s finallying in after the hot session with her boyfriend ¡± La said opening the door and Mirah blushed heavily. La heard the sound of a car honk and she looked forward at Bryan in his car. She waved lightly and he also waved at her. He winked at Mirah and she blushed heavily, watching as he drove off.


    ¡± So, tell me how it went ¡± La said immediately Mirah entered.


    Mirah sat down and looked up at La who had an anticipating look on.


    ¡± Everything! Tell me everything! ¡± She snapped and Mirah chuckled.


    ***


    ¡± Wow, never knew Bryan¡¯s such a bad boy ¡± La teased and Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± So, are you two dating now? ¡± Mirah asked, referring to Shane and La.


    La shook her head. ¡± No, not yet I guess ¡± She said and Mirah chuckled. ¡± You? ¡± La also asked Mirah.


    ¡± Not yet ¡± She repeated the same thing and La chuckled.


    ¡± You¡¯re not worried about Brielle anymore? ¡± Mirah asked, giving La a suspicious look. ¡± Maybe I am, but I just have this feeling everything would be fer on, but I still feel like Shane and I would be broken apart sooner orter but I have this feeling, we would be back sooner again ¡± She said and La nodded.


    ¡± I really hope there¡¯s no obstacle for Bryan and I. I love him so much ¡± She gushed and La chuckled. ¡± I hope ¡± She muttered.


    *** Shane¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± So, she slept here? ¡± Alec asked Shane and he nodded, sipping the content of the cup he was holding. He was smiling and had a cheerful look on.


    ¡± You look really happy ¡± Alec teased and he chuckled. ¡± You have no idea, how happy I am ¡± He said and Alec chuckled.


    ¡± I¡¯m really happy for you ¡± He said and Shane nodded. ¡± But I have a feeling Brielle would be back soon ¡± Alec said and Shane¡¯s expression switched a bit before retaining his initial happy expression.


    ¡± I know right? ¡± Was all he said, sipping from his drink slowly. ¡± You¡¯re a bit bothered, right? ¡± Alec asked gently and Shane only let out a huff.


    ¡± Not really, I guess ¡± He muttered and Alec nodded. ¡± I really hope shees back quickly ¡± Shane added and Alec raised his brows abruptly.


    ¡± What? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, so I can get her sign the divorce papers ¡± Hepleted and Alec sighed before also sipping from his drink. ¡± That¡¯s where the problem lies¡­ Do you think she would sign it that easily? ¡± He asked and Shane sighed before dropping his drink.


    ¡± I shouldn¡¯t be thinking about this for now ¡± He said and headed straight to the stair case.


    Alec sighed before making himselffortable on the couch.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise ***


    ¡± Morning ¡± La greeted Tina as she entered their office. ¡± Morning ¡± Tina replied with a smile.


    She walked over to her desk immediately and sat down, almost immediately she began work as she started picking some calls.


    ¡± Babe ¡± She heard a voice and she raised her surprisingly. us bit his lips when he saw La, it was then she realized. She turned to Tina who blushed lightly. Oh, they were a thing.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, you two don¡¯t have to be shy. You two look good anyways ¡± Shemented and us smiled at her. ¡± Thanks ¡± He thanked and she returned the smile before returning to her work.


    us whispered somethings to Tina and she looked up to La. ¡± Um, La.. I have to attend a meeting with Sire. I hope you will be fine alone? ¡± She asked and La smiled lightly.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, of course I will be fine ¡± She said and Tina nodded before walking out of the office with us.


    La sighed and bit her lips, she¡¯s going to be bored as ever. She suddenly wished she was the one who had to go to meetings with Shane. She chuckled before returning to her work.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    Tina walked in looking all tired. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± La asked worriedly, it¡¯s been 5 hours since they were gone.


    ¡± Yeah, I am. But that meeting was so stressful, gosh I need to get some rest ¡± She said dramatically and La couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.


    ¡± Sorry ¡± She said worriedly and Tina nodded. ¡± Do you want me to call us to help you? ¡± La teased and Tina chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah, I think I might really need him here. But he¡¯s with Sire, he really looks tired and it¡¯s the same with us ¡± She muttered and La raised her brows.


    ¡± Was that meeting really that draining? ¡± She asked worriedly and Tina nodded.


    ¡± Should I go see Shane? ¡± She thought.


    ¡± Um¡­ Tina I will be back ¡± She suddenly said and Tina nodded. ¡± Um.. if I could get us for you, should I? ¡± She offered and Tina nodded immediately. ¡± Please do! ¡± She said excitedly. La chuckled and then nodded before walking out of their office.


    She walked her way to Shane¡¯s office. She knocked gently. ¡± Come in ¡± She heard us¡¯s voice and she stepped in gently. She closed the door gently behind.


    She saw no one in the office and wondered where they were, she then remembered there was a big suite located in the office. She walked deeper into the office till she entered the suite.


    Shane wasying tiredly on a king sized bed located in the suite. His eyes were shut and he had beads of sweat all over his face, seems he must be really tired.


    us smiled lightly at her. He was drying his face with a soaked towel. ¡± Is he okay? ¡± She asked silently and us nodded. ¡± Yeah, he¡¯s just tired ¡± He replied in a whisper.


    La moved closer to him and collected the towel from him. ¡± I will take over from here.. Tina needs you ¡± She whispered and us nodded before walking out of the suite.


    La dipped the towel into the warm water and after squeezing it tightly, she began by cing it on his forehead before moving to other part like his neck.


    After doing this consequently for some minutes, she dropped the towel. By now, the formed sweat beads were now gone. She looked at his sleeping face and he looked so hot instead of looking cute like he looked the previous time she saw him sleeping.


    Is it ¡¯cause he¡¯s tired? Shane moved a bit ufortable and she got up immediately. She felt his temperature and it was normal. She held his hand gently and stroked it and he calmed down a bit.


    Her eyesnded on his soft and tempting lips but she looked away immediately. Theynded on it again and this time, it looked irresistible. She leaned closer and leaning more closer, she shut her eyes as she ced her lips on it gently for some seconds, she made to pull out but Shane suddenly deepened it, shocking the hell outta her.


    She snapped her eyes opened and his eyes were wide open and she blinked repeatedly as he sucked more deeper on her lips.


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    He finally let go of her lips and she breathe out heavily. He pulled her to the bed and hugged her to himself, caging her in his arms.


    ¡± When did you get here? ¡± He asked in a whisper, his eyes were closed. ¡± Some minutes ago ¡± La replied, looking into his eyes.


    ¡± Why are you this tired? ¡± She asked silently. ¡± There was so much to do where we went. It was so exhausting ¡± He muttered tiredly. ¡± Do you want to get enough rest? I can leave ¡± She said but he shook his head and instead pulled her more closer.


    ¡± Don¡¯t leave, stay still ¡± He said more like an order. ¡± But.. I have to work ¡± She said but he didn¡¯t give a reply. ¡± Shane.. ¡± She called slowly and raised her head up to see that he had fallen asleep.


    ¡± Oh ¡± She muttered and bit her lips slowly before closing her eyes and falling into a deep trance.


    ***


    ¡± Where are we heading? ¡± La kept asking Shane as they drove off to a strangend. It was getting dark already and she couldn¡¯t really identify where they were heading to.


    ¡± We¡¯re here ¡± Shane said as his car let out a honk and the wide gate opened itself. He drove into where seems like a private estate.


    ¡± You own this ce? ¡± La asked surprisingly, looking around. The ce had lights all over that one could see clearly even though it was dark.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered as his car came to a halt. La got down first before he did. ¡± Wow ¡± She said, looking at the beautiful waterfall.


    ¡± You wanna y there? ¡± He asked with a smile and she nodded excitedly. ¡± Go on ¡± He said and she smiled before running off to the waterfall and began ying with the water.


    ¡± Here ¡± Shane handed his key over to a guard who stood beside him. The guard caught the key and the other one helped Shane with his coat.


    ¡± Take care of her ¡± He said, referring to La and they nodded. ¡± I will be in my suite ¡± He muttered thest part before heading inside the gigantic mansion a little farther from them. Thepound was so widely spaced that could contain three big mansions. The mansion too wasn¡¯t left out,  it was really big.


    La kept ying with the waterfall happily, it¡¯s been long since she yed with something like this, ever since she was a kid. She smiled tiredly but stopped and then looked around to get a glimpse of Shane but caught none.


    ¡± Where¡¯s he? ¡± She muttered and took a nce at her already wet clothes. ¡± I need to change them ¡± She muttered and her eyes caught the two guards who looked like they were guarding her.


    She walked over to them. ¡± Hi ¡± She bowed lightly and they also bowed.


    ¡± Where¡¯s Shane? ¡± She asked in her head as she decided against it. ¡± He probably needs enough rest ¡± She thought.


    ¡± Um, is there a room where they¡¯re clothes for ady? I want to change my clothes ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Follow me miss ¡± One of them said and led the way.


    ¡± Wow ¡± She muttered as he led her in, she was wowed at the sight of the interior sight, it was so pretty and beautiful.


    ¡± Here miss ¡± The guard stopped at a door and she bowed lightly. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he bowed in return.


    ¡± You¡¯re waiting here? ¡± She asked when he refused to leave. ¡± I can leave if you want ¡± He said. ¡± Um sure, you can stay somewhere close instead, probably by the stairs if that¡¯s okay with you or you could just go back to your post ¡± She said and he nodded.


    She watched as he descended the stairs and he stood by the edge of the staircase.


    La smiled lightly before entering the room. ¡± Wow ¡± She was forced to say again. This looks so big, even bigger than their whole apartment. ¡± Wow ¡± She muttered the more, staring at the widely spaced room she was to stay that day.


    She headed towards the wide and big wardrobe and she also had the same suprised look on.


    The wardrobe was filled with varieties of girls clothing. ¡± Does he bring girls here regrly? ¡± She was forced to voice out.


    She brought out a night robe and after stripping herself off her wet clothes, she headed straight to the bathroom to take a night shower.


    ***


    She walked out of the shower with her robe on already and she was drying her hair with a dryer she saw inside a drawer.


    ¡± He has been here with someone before? ¡± She thought as she saw that all necessities a girl would need were made avable.


    ¡± Who¡¯s it? Is it Brielle or one of his exes? Or is it all of them? ¡± She thought feeling a tinge of jealousy. She scoffed lightly before dropping the dryer. She dried her hair with a towel, after she was done.. sheid on the bed and tried closing her eyes but she suddenly felt attracted to Shane again.


    She couldn¡¯t sleep, she let out a sigh as she got up from the queen sized bed and headed towards the door. She put on afy slippers before walking out of the room. She walked round the mansion for some minutes before she finally got to where Shane was.


    He was lying on the bed with his eyes shut but he doesn¡¯t seem like he was sleeping.


    She moved closer to his bed. His room was just as big as hers.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    ¡± Are you still asleep? ¡± She asked silently, trying not to wake him if truly he was still asleep. He opened his eyes slowly and touches the space beside him. She smiled and got on the bed with him.


    ¡± You can¡¯t sleep? ¡± His voice came out silently and she nodded. ¡± Come here ¡± He said and pulled her closer to him. He ced a kiss on her forehead. ¡± You¡¯re fine now right? ¡± La asked worriedly and he nodded.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered. She raised her head up a bit to his view. ¡± So why did wee here? ¡±


    ¡± So we can have enough rest ¡± He replied, pecking her lips and she nodded. He pecked her lips more deeper this time around before breaking it again.


    ¡± So, how many girls have you ever brought to this ce? ¡± She asked and tho he was suprised at her question, he chuckled and looked away.


    ¡± Come on, tell me the truth ¡± She said cutely, pulling him back to her. He faces her and ced a kiss on her nose. ¡± You and only you alone ¡± He said and she scoffed.


    ¡± You don¡¯t believe me? ¡± Shane asked and she nodded. ¡± Why? ¡± He asked.¡± ¡¯cause I saw lots of girly stuffs in the wardrobe and there¡¯s even a dryer.. ¡± She trailed off when she saw his raised brows.


    ¡± What? ¡± She asked with a shrug. ¡± Who do you think I might have brought here then? ¡± He asked and she let out a scoff.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know, probably Brielle or some of your exes ¡± She said an he chuckled. ¡± Well, you¡¯re the only girl I will bring here and you¡¯re going to be thest girl I will ever bring here ¡± He said with a look of sincerity on his face and she blushed lightly.


    ¡± Brielle hadn¡¯t been here before? ¡± She asked, a bit suprised and he nodded. ¡± I nned to bring her once but she ruined it. She didn¡¯t show up at the date I nned for her ¡± He said and she nodded. ¡± She has always been fond of disappointing you right? ¡± She asked and he nodded.


    ¡± I guess ¡± He muttered and shut his eyes and she also did the same. He suddenly opened his eyes and stared at her. She felt a stare on her and she opened her eyes.


    ¡± What? ¡± She asked with a raised brow. ¡± You know us is dating Tina right? ¡± He suddenly asked and La was more than suprised. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked unsure of what to say. ¡± I guess it¡¯s the truth then ¡± He muttered and shut his eyes.


    ¡± Um, what are you going to do about it? ¡± La asked worriedly and he opened his eyes and then raised his brows.


    ¡± Are you going to sack one of them? ¡± She asked, hoping he wouldn¡¯t do that. ¡± Why would I do that? ¡± Shane asked.


    ¡± Well, I heard bosses don¡¯t like when their staffs are in rtionship with each other ¡± She muttered and he smiled. ¡± Not me, I¡¯m rooting for them ¡± He said and she raised her brows surprisingly.


    ¡± Yeah, us has been a really good friend and brother to me and it¡¯s the same for Tina, she¡¯s been really consistent. And I have no problem since they don¡¯t make it that obvious. It took me so long to find out ¡± He muttered and La nodded. ¡± Me too ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± When are we leaving? ¡± La asked. ¡± Tomorrow morning, we¡¯re heading straight to work ¡± He said and she nodded before shutting her eyes and almost immediately, sleep took over.


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    ¡± Where were you? ¡± Mirah asked immediately La entered into the apartment. ¡± I was with Shane ¡± She replied as shended on the couch.


    ¡± Oh, so we spending the night at our man¡¯s house now? ¡± Mirah teased but La let out a scoff.


    ¡± I have to get ready for work. I had to plead with him to drop me at home, he insisted that we should go to work together ¡± La muttered as she headed towards their room.


    ¡± Are we having a ss today? ¡± La asked Mirah who walked with her to the room. ¡± Not really, but we having a ss tomorrow ¡± Mirah replied and she nodded.


    Mirahnded on the bed with a silent groan while La walked towards the closet. She came back with a dress. ¡± You¡¯re not going to work today? ¡± La asked Mirah surprisingly. She let out a nod. ¡± Yeah, I quitted ¡± She replied.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    La turned to her at once, in suprise. ¡± You quitted? ¡± She asked and Mirah nodded. ¡± Yeah, My boyfriend is a millionaire. What do you expect? He doesn¡¯t want me to work in a coffee shop ¡± She said proudly and La shook her head at her friend¡¯s drama.


    ¡± So, you have no job now? ¡± La asked but she shook her head. ¡± No, he¡¯s getting me a job as an assistant secretary like you, in hispany ¡± She said and La¡¯s lips formed into a smile.


    ¡± Wow, that¡¯s nice ¡± She said and Mirah nodded.¡± So, I¡¯m off ¡± La said, after adjusting her dress. She fastened the strap of her bag and hanged it around her arm.


    ¡± Bye ¡± Mirah waved as La walked out of the room.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± Tina listen to me.. ¡±


    ¡± Who¡¯s the girl!? ¡±


    ¡± She¡¯s no one! ¡±


    La heard inaudible arguments as she almost walked into her ¨C also Tina¡¯s office. She made to open the door but then decided against it. She recognized the voices as us and Tina¡¯s.


    ¡± Are they having a fight? ¡± She thought silently. She turned and headed over to Shane¡¯s office.


    She wanted to push the door open but the thought of an important guest being inside with Shane made her knock. She knocked at the door gently. ¡± Who¡¯s it? ¡± Shane¡¯s thick voice rang in her ears and she smiled unconsciously.


    ¡± It¡¯s La ¡± Her little tiny voice came out but it was loud enough for him to hear. ¡± Come in ¡± He said and almost immediately, she twisted the door knob open.


    She walked in and the receptionist she had met the other day was in. She bowed lightly and La did the same.


    ¡± Riley you can leave now ¡± Shane said and Riley bowed lightly to him before walking out of his office. La heard the door close before she let out a big smile as she walked over to Shane.


    Shane dropped the file he was holding as his lips crept into a smile. He stood up from his seat and walked over to his girl. He pulled her to him and hugged her softly.


    ¡± How was your night? ¡± He asked with a kiss on her hair. ¡± You know you already asked me that before? ¡± She said and he let out a chuckle. ¡± I know right ¡± He muttered, breaking the hug. ¡± So?¡­ ¡± La trailed off, looking around.


    ¡± Are you busy? ¡± She asked, ncing at the files on his table. ¡± Well, yeah I guess ¡± He muttered. ¡± I should leave you to it then. I think I will be busy too ¡± She said and Shane nodded. ¡± Alright then. Bye baby ¡± He said and pecked her lips.


    La smiled and then nodded. She turned to leave but suddenly turned her face to Shane¡¯s. Shane raised his brows but she only smiled. She moved closer to him and standing on her toes to reach his height, she pecked his lips deeply. She pulled away and Shane smiled and with that, La walked out of his office.


    Shane smiled before walking over to his seat. He sat down and his lips crept to a smile ad he reminisced on La¡¯s cute act earlier. He touched his lips lightly and then rubbed on them. His phone suddenly beeped, jolting him out of his thoughts.


    He raised his brows as he reached his hands to his phone. He grabbed it and clicking on the message notification, he was more than shocked.


    * I will be back soon baby * ~ From Brielle.


    He was more than shocked as the phone slipped from his hands unconsciously. ¡± Wh.. what.. what does she mean? ¡± He stuttered still in shock.


    He reached for his phone that had dropped on the floor and he stared at the text again. He scrolled up to confirm if truly it was Brielle and really it was Brielle.


    ¡± I.. I.. wait¡­ Brielle¡¯sing back? ¡± He asked himself in shock as beads of sweat formed all over his face. He wasn¡¯t expecting this so soon. He knew one day woulde when Brielle would be back but not so soon.


    ****


    ¡± Wait, Brielle¡¯sing back? ¡± Alec asked in shock. Shane only nodded,, he was seated on his seat but one could notice he was restless.


    ¡± Gosh, that¡¯s so soon. But why now? What does she want? What excuse did she give for ignoring the wedding contract? ¡± Alec asked and Shane sighed.


    ¡± None at all. She didn¡¯t state any of that, she only stated that she would be back soon and it was shocking. Why would shee now? Gosh.. ¡± He sighed confusedly.


    ¡± You don¡¯t have to worry right? Just tell her you want a divorce. Why would she ignore the contract all this while and then suddenly appear out of the blue ¡± Alec said, trying to calm him down.


    ¡± Have you told La? ¡± He asked and Shane sighed. ¡± That¡¯s one of my fears. I haven¡¯t and I don¡¯t know how she would react to this. I mean, it took her so long before she could ept her feelings not minding the fact that Brielle was married to me and now.. Brielle is back¡­. I mean.. ¡± He paused with a sigh.


    ¡± She would literally feel restless and might want to back out,, the same feeling I¡¯m feeling right now ¡± Shane muttered and Alec couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    ¡± I don¡¯t think you should panic right now. Just calm down,, and take your time before telling her ¡± Alec suggested but Shane shook his head.


    ¡± I would love that, but what if shees so soon like she stated. I don¡¯t want it toe as a shock to her. I would just tell her before it appears as a shock to her ¡± He said and Alec nodded.


    ¡± I¡¯m just scared ¡± He muttered. ¡± Scared of who? Brielle or La? ¡± Alec asked.


    ¡± I¡¯m scared,, I don¡¯t know how La would reacts. She might really want to back out.. it¡¯s saddening, we were just getting started ¡± He muttered and Alec sighed.


    ¡± Come on, just tell her first ¡± He said and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I hope this won¡¯t lead us to breaking apart. I don¡¯t think I can do without her anymore ¡± He muttered sadly.


    *** Evening ***


    It was time for La to leave and she was on her way to Shane¡¯s office, he had requested for her and all she had on her mind was, he probably wanted them to go home together.


    She pushed the door open revealing Shane who was resting a part of his butt by his desk. One could easily notice the restless look on his face. La was worried immediately. She closed the door gently and walked over to him. She stood in his front.


    She felt his temperature with her hand but it was normal. Shane looked up at her. She noticed his heart was beating so fast than usual.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± La asked but he kept mute and only stared at her face worriedly. ¡± Come on, you¡¯re making me more worried. What¡¯s wrong? ¡± She asked, looking at every part of his face like she was searching for something.


    He let out a sad smile and touched her face delicately. ¡± La, you love me right? ¡± He asked and that made her worried the more. ¡± Shane¡­ ¡± She tried to say but she stopped her by cing his finger on her lips. ¡± Answer my question first. Do you love me? ¡± He asked again and La nodded, still looking at him worriedly.


    ¡± Yes, I love you but Shane what¡¯s wrong? ¡± She rushed. ¡± You won¡¯t ever leave me right? ¡± He asked and La nodded tho she was getting more anxious every minute.


    ¡± I love you ¡± Shane muttered and crashed his lips on hers. Tho she was still worried, she reciprocated immediately with the same pace, kissing him fastly and roughly as he did. Shane¡¯s hand wrapped around her waist as he pulled her more to himself, her chest mmed on his and she let out a short moan.


    They kept feasting on each other¡¯s lips until the door suddenly pushed open and they disengaged immediately.


    Shane¡¯s eyes almost pooped from its socket and it was the same with La.


    ¡± Brielle.. ¡± Shane called, almost in a whisper.


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    Brielle who was still trying to process the scene she had just witness rushed out of Shane¡¯s office immediately. Shane was confused on what to do. She definitely saw them kissing but was she shocked? Why did she rush out?


    What should he do? Rush after her or tend to his girlfriend who was still in shock.


    He turned to La. ¡± La¡­ ¡± He tried to touch but she moved away and his heart skipped a beat. He was suprised at her act. ¡± La .. ¡± He called in suprise.


    ¡± Brielle is back? She.. your wife.. she caught us kissing.. ¡± La stuttered in shock. Shane sighed and tried to move closer to her but she shifted backwards again. ¡± You knew about this didn¡¯t you? ¡± La asked, looking up at him.


    ¡± La.. ¡±


    ¡± So, I¡¯m right. You knew that Brielle was back and that was why you had that worried and restless look on! ¡± La shouted shocking Shane the more.


    ¡± La¡­ I only found out today.. I was.. ¡±


    ¡± Go to her, you should go exin things to her ¡± La said, cutting him off as she also rushed out of his office.


    ¡± Arrgh! ¡± Shane shouted as he hit his fist at the wall. ¡± Gosh ¡± He ruffled his hair in frustration.


    *** Shane¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Gosh ¡± Shane threw his phone away in frustration. He has been trying to ce a call across to La but it has all proved futile. La refused to pick his calls.


    ¡± Why would she send you a text and thene home that same day? ¡± Alec asked confusingly and Shane sighed frustratedly.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know.. okay I don¡¯t know. All I¡¯m bothered about now is La ¡± He said, raising his voice a bit and Alec sighed.


    ¡± So, where did Brielle rush to? Why was she suprised when she saw you kissing a girl? Was she expecting you to remain single forever? ¡± Alec asked with a scoff and Shane sighed.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know and I don¡¯t care. All I¡¯m bothered about now is La, can you¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Really? ¡± Brielle¡¯s broken voice came out from the entrance and they turned to her.


    She had visible tears on her face. ¡± Really? You don¡¯t care about your wife anymore? You have another girl now? ¡± Brielle asked in tears as she walked over to Shane.


    Shane looked away from her but she moved to his front. He looked away again but still, she changed her direction to his face again. ¡± Shane, you have another girl now¡­. You even kissed her and you¡­¡± More tears streamed out of her face.


    ¡± You don¡¯t care about how I¡¯m feeling at this moment, do you? I¡¯m your wife!!! ¡± She yelled when Shane didn¡¯t give a reply.


    Alec stood up immediately and excused them. Shane looked at Brielle angrily. ¡± And what fvcking right do you have to call yourself my wife!!!? ¡± He shouted at her angrily that Brielle flinched.


    ¡± Shane.. ¡±


    ¡± You were okay ignoring the wedding contract right? And why should you care if I have another girl now!? ¡± He asked angrily.


    ¡± Shane I didn¡¯t mean to ignore the contract ¡± Brielle said in tears and Shane scoffed. ¡± Oh really. Your parents and friends attended the wedding, didn¡¯t they? They saw I had to find a recement for you, you must be aware by then, weren¡¯t you? Of course, you were. You ignored it, and cared less just like you had always did! You never cared about our rtionship!! You left for months, no calls or texts from you!! I called you severally but you fvcking ignored it!! You went for interviews cooking up lies about a wedding you never attended and here you are, trying to act all innocent, huh? What fvcking reason do you have! Answer the damn question!!!!? ¡± Shane yelled angrily, as a tear dropped from his face. Brielle was also in tears as she was suddenly out of words.


    This will be the very first time Shane would yell at her ever since they started dating. He must be really angry and hurt. She hugged him without thinking twice, tho Shane tried to push her away but she held on tightly. ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I really am sorry. I do have my reasons for doing that but please calm down, please.. ¡± She begged in tears.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    Shane had no choice but to stay still as he let the tears flow down freely. He remembered how he almost went crazy when he found out Brielle had left him some days to their wedding. He couldn¡¯t understand how he felt at that moment. It was like he was crazy and his world went void.


    He let out the tears while Brielle did the same. She was hurt and felt guilty. She knows she was wrong for leaving but she couldn¡¯t help it, she had to do it. She had to help her family.


    Brielle broke the hug and stared deeply into Shane¡¯s eyes. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, I really am ¡± She uttered guiltily. ¡± Exin¡­ Everything ¡± Shane muttered tiredly.


    ¡± Can we sit please? ¡± Brielle gestured at the couch. Shane sighed before sitting anyways and Brielle did the same.


    ¡± My family¡¯spany encountered a big problem.. ¡± She began slowly.


    ¡± Dad borrowed apany a huge loan and when it was time for them to pay back as we suddenly needed the money to bag a contract, they couldn¡¯t. We lost the contract creating a huge loss for ourpany and we almost went bankrupt.. and I.. I had to help, I had to do something. Shane I swear, I didn¡¯t do that purposely. I love you so much and I.. I can¡¯t do anything to hurt your feelings. I swear to God, I really didn¡¯t ignore the contract purposely. I had to help, I had to do something ¡± She said in tears.


    ¡± You ignored our wedding ¡¯cause of that? ¡± Shane suddenly asked, by now he was calm already. ¡± Shane¡­ ¡± Brielle tried to say.


    ¡± It shows that you do not care about me!! About us!! You had never cared!! You always skipped our dates, outings, anniversaries back then for work!! It¡¯s always been the same! You never cared!! ¡± He raised his voice hurtfully.


    ¡± Shane, I¡¯m sorry. I really am. I know I might not have been the best woman but please, I would try to make amends. You can¡¯t leave me now, please don¡¯t.. not now that we¡¯re married ¡± She muttered, holding his shirt in tears.


    Shane only looked at her hurtfully, he stood up and walked away leaving Brielle alone who sobbed silently as she held her chest tightly as her heart ached her continuously.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry Shane. I really am ¡± She sobbed.


    ** Shane¡¯s room **


    ¡± So, what are you going to do now? ¡± Alec asked Shane who had kept mute ever since he entered the room. ¡± Shanee on, say something ¡± Alec urged and he sighed.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know what to say. I¡¯m confused as hell. Her tears seemed real and her excuse is somehow. She¡¯s not supposed to ignore our wedding for any reason, she was at least supposed to inform me about things but then she said her dad¡¯spany would have went bankrupt. So it¡¯s confusing, I don¡¯t know what to do or say ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± So you¡¯re going to forgive her and let go of La? ¡± Alec asked surprisingly. ¡± No, I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s just.. it¡¯s gosh. La too is making everything moreplicated and tiring. She wouldn¡¯t even let me exin things. I don¡¯t even understand what I did wrong ¡± Shane sighed.


    ¡± Come on, she was just scared. I mean, your wife caught you two kissing in your office. Any girl would feel that way and she was angry that you didn¡¯t tell her that Brielle was around, maybe she wouldn¡¯t have caught you two kissing. She¡¯s also scared that she might have to let go of you since Brielle¡¯s back ¡± Alec exined and Shane sighed.


    ¡± I¡¯m tired. I don¡¯t know what to say or think anymore. I might go crazy at this rate ¡± He muttered frustratedly.


    ¡± I think you¡¯re just frustrated. Calm down and calm your nerves down. You should get some rest ¡± Alec said, pulling him to the bed. Shanended his butt on the bed with an heavy sigh.


    ¡± Where¡¯s my phone? ¡± He asked, as he took a nce at the bedside drawer. ¡± You threw it at the wall ¡± Alec replied.


    ¡± Oh ¡± He muttered with a sigh beforeying slowly on the bed as his head was filled with thoughts of nothing. He didn¡¯t know what to think anymore, he was confused and everything feltplicated.


    He really needed to get some rest!


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    ¡± Just calm down, alright? Shane would find a way ¡± Mirah assured La but she let out a sigh.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know what to think anymore.. she¡¯s back now, this was exactly what I was trying to avoid and now it has happened. To worsen it, she caught us kissing. She caught me kissing her husband in his office and.. she had a hurt look on, she was shocked ¡± La said restlessly.


    ¡± Come on, just calm down first. Calm your nerves down. Just contact Shane and ask him what his decision would be. If he would find a way to settle all these or you actually have to step down for Brielle? Just ask first ¡± Mirah said and she nodded.


    ¡± I will ask himter at work tomorrow, I should calm my nerves down first ¡± She muttered and headed straight into their room.


    Mirah sighed as she also got up from her seat and followed La.


    *** Next Morning ***


    * Shane¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± You¡¯re going to work? ¡± Alec asked after Shane as they both descended the stairs.


    ¡± I guess ¡± Shane muttered, by now they were finally off the stairs. They suddenly stopped on their tracks as they saw Brielle sleeping ufortably on the couch.


    ¡± She slept here? ¡± Alec asked in a whisper. He was suprised. ¡± I guess ¡± Shane replied, his eyes still on her. Seems he was also suprised.


    He walked over to her and to Alec¡¯s suprise, he lifted her off the couch and began heading towards the stairs.


    ¡± Shane, what are you doing? ¡± Alec asked but he gave no response as he ascended the stairs with Shane in his hands.


    Shane carried her to the guest room andid her properly, he covered her with the duvet and was about leaving when Brielle pulled him to her and crashed her lips on his.


    He was taken aback as he suddenly did nothing while Brielle ravished his lips. He snapped out of his thoughts and pulled away immediately. Brielle sat up, a little bit suprised. ¡± Shane.. ¡± She called hurtfully. Her husband wouldn¡¯t kiss her.


    ¡± Don¡¯t do that again ¡± Was all Shane before walking out of the room. Brielle bowed her head hurtfully as she shed tears in regret.


    Shane walked downstairs and was met with Alec who looked at him suspiciously. ¡± What? ¡± Shane asked with a raised brow.


    ¡± Your lips.. ¡± Alec trailed off. Shane coughed in pretence as he walked over to the kitchen without saying a word.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise ***


    ¡± Morning ¡± La greeted Tina as she entered into their office. ¡± Morning ¡± Tina greeted grumpily and La knew something was wrong.


    She walked over to her. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± La asked worriedly. ¡± I guess ¡± Tina replied with a shrug. ¡± Is it something you can¡¯t share with me? ¡± La asked, staring at Tina worriedly.


    ¡± Not that. Alright.. it¡¯s us.. I think he cheated on me ¡± Tina said and La raised her brows in suprise. ¡± Come on.. I don¡¯t think us can do that, he¡¯s a cool, nice and gentle guy. I don¡¯t really think he can cheat on you ¡± La defended.


    ¡± But, I saw them kissing ¡± Tina said with a groan. ¡± Come on.. did you ask him about it? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, maybe not. I didn¡¯t give him the chance to exin ¡± She said with a pout and La chuckled.


    ¡± You should let him exin, I¡¯m really sure it¡¯s probably a misunderstanding ¡± La said and Tina nodded. ¡± Yeah, but he¡¯s mad at me ¡± She muttered sadly and La raised her brows.


    ¡± Why? ¡±


    ¡± He¡¯s angry that I didn¡¯t believe him. He said I was supposed to trust that he wouldn¡¯t do such ¡± Tina replied and La nodded thoughtfully.


    ¡± Yeah, he¡¯s right. You¡¯re at fault, you were supposed to trust him ¡± She said and Tina nodded.


    ¡± Yeah I know, I was.. I was just confused ¡± She muttered and La smiled lightly.¡± Alright, I will talk to him for you, okay? ¡± She said and Tina¡¯s mood brightened.


    ¡± Really? ¡± She asked to be sure and La nodded. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered, pulling La into a hug and La smiled in return.


    *** Shane¡¯s Office ***


    ¡± Brielle, what are you doing here? ¡± Shane asked gently, he was sitted on his seat while Brielle was sitted on the other seat, opposite him.


    ¡± I came to see my husband at his office, is there a thing wrong with that? ¡± Brielle asked and Shane sighed. He had a lot to tell her but he doesn¡¯t want to hurt her feelings now.


    ¡± I¡¯m busy, can you leave now? ¡± He asked politely. Brielle sighed hurtfully. ¡± You don¡¯t love me anymore, do you? ¡± She asked but Shane only looked away. ¡± You should go get some sleep at home ¡± Was all he said.


    ¡± Why didn¡¯t you kiss me back when I kissed you in the morning? ¡± Brielle asked and it was at that moment, La pushed the door opened.


    The files she was holding dropped from her hands unconsciously as she processed Brielle¡¯s words. ¡± She kissed him? ¡± She thought hurtfully.


    She packed the files hurriedly and looked up the stares on her. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± She bowed lightly. ¡± I wille backter ¡± She mumbled and turned to leave.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± Stop! ¡± Brielle¡¯s voice made her stop on her tracks. ¡± What? Is she trying to question me about yesterday? ¡± La asked, obviously shivering on her spot.


    ¡± You can drop the files and leave ¡± Brielle said and La turned. ¡± Oh, okay ¡± She stuttered and rushed over to Shane¡¯s table, she dropped the files and turned to leave but Brielle stopped her again.


    ¡± Have I seen you here before? ¡± Brielle asked. ¡± She doesn¡¯t recognize me? ¡± La muttered in suprise.


    ¡± I guess not. I¡¯m new here ¡± She said and Brielle nodded. ¡± You can leave then ¡± Brielle said and La walked out of the office.


    Shane unconsciously released the breath he had been holding as La walked out. He was also suprised that Brielle didn¡¯t recognize La.


    ¡± Hey, are you lost? ¡± Brielle snapped him out of his thoughts. ¡± I¡¯m fine ¡± He muttered and Brielle nodded not bothering to say anymore word.


    **


    La couldn¡¯t stop thinking about what she heard and at the same time was hurt. ¡± Did Brielle really kiss Shane? ¡± She asked herself.


    Shane didn¡¯t even say a word to her when she had gone to his office. Didn¡¯t he promise her that he would stand up against Brielle for her? Is he going against his words now? He made her fall in love with him after promising her that everything would be fine, but seems he¡¯s going against his promises. That was indeed saddening. She couldn¡¯t think right as she kept sighing every minute.


    ***


    ¡± I¡¯m not mad at her. I just can¡¯t believe she couldn¡¯t trust that I couldn¡¯t do that ¡± us muttered to La. They were both seated in La and Tina¡¯s joint office. Tina had gone on a business meeting with Shane. us was opted out of the meeting for special reasons.


    ¡± She was only confused ¡± La muttered and he nodded. He turned to her with a smile. ¡± She asked you to plead with me? ¡± He asked and she nodded.


    He let out a chuckle. ¡± She¡¯s so adorable ¡± He muttered and La couldn¡¯t help the chuckle that let out of her mouth. ¡± Yeah she is ¡± She also muttered.


    ¡± So? What¡¯s going on between you and boss now? ¡± He asked, looking at her and La let out a sigh. ¡± Nothing much to be precise. We haven¡¯t really gotten a chance to talk properly ¡± She muttered and us nodded.


    ¡± So, are you worried about Brielle¡¯s arrival? ¡± us asked.


    ¡± Yeah I guess. Maybe I really am. I just have this feeling I and Brielle would be broken apart ¡± She muttered sadly.


    ¡± I¡¯m as confused as you are. I really don¡¯t know what the future holds in hands for you two. But I hope everything would be fine ¡± He said and La nodded. ¡± I hope so too ¡± She muttered.


    ** Shane¡¯s Office **


    Brielle let out a smile as she stared at her husband¡¯s cute sleeping position. She had refused to leave for home and stayed with him all day. He fell asleep after working tiredly.  Her heart raced rapidly as she stared at his handsome face. ¡± He¡¯s so cute and handsome ¡± She muttered dreamily.


    If she had lost this man, she wouldn¡¯t have known what would be left of her. He¡¯s such a gentle, nice, caring and handsome guy any girl would wish for and she¡¯s d this man is hers. He¡¯s her husband.


    Her gazended on his lips and she licked her lips seductively. Without thinking twice, she stood up and walked over to him. He was actually sleeping on the chair, his head was leaned backwards in an ufortable position.


    Brielle leaned closer to his face and ces her lips on his. She sucked his lips deeply in his sleeping position with her eyes closed. The door suddenly pushed open and Shane¡¯s eyes shed open.


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    ¡± I.. I.. I¡¯m sorry ¡± La stuttered and bowed before rushing out of the office. Shane got up hurriedly while Brielle adjusted herself as she moved away from Shane.


    ¡± Gosh ¡± Shane sighed in frustration when he realized what just happened. ¡± Why the hell would you kiss me!!? ¡± He yelled angrily at Brielle and she flinched.


    ¡± Shane.. I.. ¡±


    ¡± I told you never to do that again!! ¡± He yelled again, ruffling his hair.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± Brielle pleaded.


    ¡± Now, you leave my office! ¡± He shouted and she rushed out immediately in fear.


    ¡± us! ¡± Shane called and almost in a rush, he rushed in. He was actually by the door when he saw La rush out in tears and then Brielle.


    ¡± Where did La go to? ¡± He asked calmly as he shut his eyes on the spot he stood.


    ¡± To her office ¡± us replied. ¡± Please bring her here ¡± He said more like an order.


    us nodded before walking out of his office. Shane sighed as he brushed his hands with his hair. He had been nning to exin things to La and assure her that things would be fine but now he has a misunderstanding to clear off.


    After some minutes, La finally walked in slowly like she had been forced and truthfully, us had to force her toe into Shane¡¯s office.


    ¡± I¡¯m here sire ¡± She said purposely with a bow, making sure she was distant enough from Shane. Shane sighed when he understood what she was trying to do.


    ¡± La.. ¡± He tried to move closer to her but she shifted backwards. ¡± I would exin everything.. please ¡± He said with a soft plead. ¡± Let me exin please ¡± He said again, moving closer and this time she didn¡¯t move away.


    Shane sighed in relief and when he finally got to her, he pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly. La slowly hugged him back, feeling his warmth.


    ¡± I missed you ¡± Shane muttered in between the hug. ¡± She kissed you twice ¡± La replied instead but Shane could notice how sad those words sounded.


    ¡± I never reciprocated, I swear. It was forceful ¡± He replied her, still not breaking the hug. ¡± I¡¯m scared and restless. I feel like I¡¯m going to lose you ¡± La muttered, tightening her arms more around his back.


    ¡± I know, but I promise you, I would find a way. I just want her to settle down first. I will exin things to her ¡± He promised.


    ¡± Really? ¡± La asked and he nodded. She tightened her arms more again.¡± I really don¡¯t want to lose you. I really don¡¯t ¡± She muttered. ¡± You won¡¯t, I promise ¡± Shane assured.


    ¡± Do you want us to spend the night at my private lounge? ¡± He asked and she nodded hurriedly. ¡± Yes, the two of us alone ¡± She said, biting her lips and Shane smiled.


    ¡± I wille pick you up at night at your apartment to avoid suspicions ¡± He said and she nodded.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Shane, talk to me ¡± Brielle rushed after Shane who descended the stairs in a hurry. Brielle caught up with him by the door. ¡± Shane.. ¡± She called as she held his arms.


    Shane let out a sigh. ¡± What is it? What do you want? ¡± Shane asked tiredly.


    ¡± Shane, I said I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to kiss you against your wish ¡± She pleaded.


    ¡± Alright, it¡¯s fine now ¡± He said.


    ¡°Yo can¡¯t leave me alone here ¡± She said and Shane let out a silent groan. ¡± I just wanna be alone for today, alright? I will be back tomorrow ¡± He said and gently release himself from her grip, he walked away.


    Brielle let out a sigh before walking back inside in defeat.


    ** Shane¡¯s Private Lounge **


    ¡± You should go shower first ¡± Shane said to La as they both entered his room.


    La nodded as she walked away into the dressing room. There¡¯s actually a dressing room which leads to the bathroom.


    La undressed herself in there before walking into the big bathroom.


    She stepped into the bathtub and let out a satisfying sigh as she enjoyed the warmth of the water.


    Minutester, she walked out of the bathroom and in the dressing room, she dried her body and her hair before putting on a night robe, with this, she walked out of the dressing room.


    ¡± I¡¯m done ¡± She called Shane¡¯s attention and he suddenly lost his breath at that moment. She was putting on a short night robe which barely reached her thighs. He was fascinated at the scene of her exposed thighs as he suddenly lost himself.


    ¡± Shane ¡± La called slowly as she bit her lips seductively and he lost himself again. Was he nning on seducing her? Or was she doing that unknowingly?


    ¡± You should go have your bath ¡± La said and he nodded as he snapped out of his thoughts. ¡± Um yeah.. I.. I should do that ¡± He stuttered nervously as he itched his nerves.


    Shane walked away into the dressing room not without taking ast nce at La¡¯s exposed thighs. La smiled seeing the effect, she was going to seduce him into them having a hot make out tonight. At least if something would go wrong that would separate them for a while, she would always remember this hot moment.


    Shane¡¯s head couldn¡¯t leave the scene he had saw earlier, he had his bath a little bit fast and put on a short and a shirt, he left some of the buttons at the top unbuttoned like he always did.


    He walked out of the dressing room and met La sitted on the bed, ying with her hair. His eyes caught her fresh thighs and he bit his lips slowly. ¡± Um La.. ¡± He called and she turned to him.


    ¡± You don¡¯t wanna change your robe? ¡± He asked, itching his neck. He was scared he could lose control at that moment. ¡± Um.. no, why? ¡± La asked pretending to be oblivious. ¡± I think it¡¯s a bit short, it might make you ufortable ¡± He muttered but La shook her head with a light smile.


    ¡± No, I¡¯m fine ¡± She said and he groaned inwardly. He nodded anyways. Shane walked over to his side of the bed and brought out his phone. He nned to cuddle with her all night but he¡¯s scared to do that now. He thinks he might lose control if his hands touches her fresh skin or she might even get ufortable.


    ¡± I will be back ¡± La said and he nodded. She stood up and walked over to the dressing room. She adjusted the exposed part of her robe at the front and purposely made it more exposed. She made the upper part of her br**sts visible and she let out a seductive smile.


    She walked out of the dressing room and Shane lost his senses at her sight. The upper part of her br**sts were visible and her nipples were pointing erect and he could almost see them through her robe. He gulped down into nothing. He looked away immediately with a nervous cough.


    ¡± Gosh why¡¯s she doing this? ¡± He muttered as he bit his lips, still looking away from her. He suddenly felt a hand on his thighs and he looked up at La in suprise.


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    ¡± Shh ¡± La ced a finger on his lips. She sat on hisps and he let out a groan. His almost erected d*ck spranged up immediately her V came in contact with it through his shorts.


    ¡± La.. ¡± He let out a satisfying moan and immediately, she smashed her lips on his kissing him roughly and fastly. He responded with the same pace.


    He grabbed her butts softly as he suddenly took the upper lead and kissed her roughly. She suddenly found it hard to keep up with his pace as he kissed her really rough and fast. His hands pressed more on her butts and her lips erupted a soft moan.


    Her hands found its way to his shirt and she unbuttoned the closed button, not pulling away from the kiss. She struggled to pull off his shirt but he helped with it. He broke the kiss and pull off the shirt roughly.


    He tossed her over the bed and he was on top. He resumed back to kissing her roughly while she roamed her hands around his body, her magic touch sending him sparkles. Her touch is different, he had never felt that way. It seems her touch turned him on the more as he got hold of her two hands and ces it above her head and his left hand pinned it to the bed and he reconnected their lips again.


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    La responded tho she couldn¡¯t really keep up with his fast pace. His left hand still pinning her both hands on the bed, he used his right hand to loosen her robe, still kissing her roughly.


    La let out a sharp moan when he felt his cold hands on her br*sts. Shane¡¯s right hand squeezed her b**bs softly while his lips wrapped around her left b**bs, he had stopped kissing her.


    La threw her head backwards in pleasure when she felt his tongue wrapped around her nipple. She let out moans endlessly as his warm mouth stroked her left b**b while he fondled with the right one, squeezing it tightly,  making her moan endlessly.


    **


    ** Next Morning **


    La was still almost naked, her upper part was actually naked. Her hands hit her b**bs unconsciously and she left out a wince. Shane sucked her so hard yesternight and her nipple are as hard as a rock and they are really red.


    They really didn¡¯t have s*x but the make out was so hot. She got up from the bed after drawing the robe up and she wore it properly. Shane was no where to be found in the room and she thought he was probably doing something outside.


    She walked over to the bathroom to have her bath, today¡¯s her day off so no work, but she¡¯s having a ss by 11am.


    She had her bath finished and put on a spare dress she had brought along yesterday. It was a gown, not too short tho as it reached her knees. She reminisced on the hot make out they had yesternight and she smiled widely as she walked out of the dressing room.


    She saw Shane seated on the bed with a tray of foods. La smiled as she walked over to him. He was backing her and didn¡¯t see her. She hugged him from behind and let out a silent wince when her breast got in contact with his back.


    Shane inhaled her scent and let out a smile. He turned to her. ¡± Baby ¡± He muttered and ced a kiss on her lips. Hw broke the kiss and pecked her eyes and then her nose, and her lips before cing his lips on her lips again and this time the kiss was deeper as La responded immediately.


    He squeezed her br*sts softly from the gown she was wearing and she let out a wince coupled with a moan. He lifted her up and ced her on hisps as they sucked on each other¡¯s lips.


    Shane broke the kiss slowly and she let out a smile. On a norms, she was supposed to be shy but strangely she¡¯s not. ¡± I love you ¡± She muttered and he smiled. ¡± I love you too ¡± He muttered as he snugged his nose on hers and she let out a yful chuckle.


    ¡± Let¡¯s eat ¡± He muttered and she nodded. He ced her on the bed gently and brought out the tray.


    *** Bryan¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Come on ¡± Mirah said in betweenughter as Bryan kept nting kisses all over her face. He was shirtless and Mirah was almost naked, her upper part actually. They just had a hot round of make out and seems Bryan wants more.


    ¡± You really leaving? ¡± He asked as he suddenly stopped andid beside her on the bed. ¡± Yeah ¡± She nodded and he sighed sadly. ¡± You know you have to go to work too ¡± Mirah said and he scoffed. ¡± I could skip work today if I want ¡± He said and she shook her head.


    ¡± No, don¡¯t skip work ¡± She said and Bryan groaned. ¡± But I want you now, I can¡¯t seem to calm my big monster down ¡± He said referring to his member and Mirah chuckled.


    She sat up and Bryan did the same. She leaned closer to his ear. ¡± Tonight baby.. tonight ¡± She whispered seductively and Bryan smiled naughtily. He pulled her to him and smashed his lips on hers roughly and Mirah responded with the same pace.


    He broke the kiss and they both catched their breaths as they breath heavily. ¡± I can¡¯t wait then ¡± He said and Mirah smiled as she bit her lips.


    ***


    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± So you two had sex? ¡± Mirah asked La who exined the hot make out that happened between her and Shane. ¡± Nope, you? ¡± She asked in return but Mirah shook her head.


    ¡± No, but we¡¯re doing it tonight. Can¡¯t wait ¡± She gushed and La chuckled.


    ¡± We should leave for school now, we can¡¯t bete. It¡¯s almost 10am now ¡± La said and Mirah nodded. ¡± Yeah, we should leave ¡± She muttered and the duo walked out of the apartment and after locking the door. They both headed to their car parked in front of the apartment.


    Mirah decided to drive this time around, La got into the passenger¡¯s seat while she sat at the driver¡¯s seat and after igniting the car¡¯s engine, she drove off.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± You¡¯re going to work today? ¡± Brielle asked surprisingly as she entered Shane¡¯s room and met him dressed. He nodded like he was forced to ask it took so long for him to do so. Brielle noticed this and let out a sigh. ¡± I thought we were clear and okay now? ¡± She was sad, her husband wasn¡¯t showing her the love and attention she had thought he would show her.


    ¡± We¡¯re fine seriously ¡± Shane muttered tho he didn¡¯t mean it. Brielle walked over to him, she stood in his front. ¡± You still love me, don¡¯t you? If you still do, please show me you do, It¡¯s like I¡¯m forcing things now. You don¡¯t seem to care anymore like before, who did this to you? Is it that girl? The one I caught you kissing, who¡¯s she? ¡± Brielle asked frustratedly.


    Shane wasn¡¯t really in the mood for her that morning. He looked at her and pulled her into his arms, hugging her softly as she shed tears. On a norms, he really hated seeing her in tears and would always want to do things that wouldn¡¯t make her sad but now, he really isn¡¯t moved by her tears anymore. He really lost interest, he¡¯s not in love with her anymore.


    ¡± We would take about thister when I¡¯m home okay? ¡± He assured and Brielle pulled away from the hug. She looked up at him, her face brightening a bit. ¡± Really? ¡± She asked and he nodded.


    ¡± Okay then, bye ¡± She said happily and pecked his cheeks. He only smiled lightly at her as he walked out of the room. Brielle sighed, she was having this feelings frequently that she had lost him. She had lost the always caring, loving and sweet man of hers who was crazily in love with her and would do anything to make her happy. She had really lost him.


    But she wouldn¡¯t give up soon, hope.. she still has hope.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± Okay I¡¯m sorry ¡± Tina pleaded with a soft and pleading look as she entered us¡¯s mini office together with him. ¡± Tina, I¡¯m busy now..ter. You don¡¯t want Shane to see us together. We can¡¯t do this while at work ¡± us said with a groan.


    ¡± Tell me you love me too ¡± Tina insisted with a cute look as she climbed and sat on the desk, making her face us directly.


    us tried to ignore her giving him cute and funny looks but he couldn¡¯t. ¡± Alright, I love you and I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m sorry for letting Kyra kiss me forcefully, I should have pushed her away immediately. I was just too shocked. I¡¯m sorry ¡± us said in a soft tone that Tina couldn¡¯t help but fall and trip all over for this cute and handsome man again.


    She looked away happily as her face flushed, his words and how truthful and sincere and sorry he looked when saying them sent a blush to her cheeks.


    ¡± I love you ¡± He said sincerely and she turned to him with an emotional look on. ¡± I love you too ¡± She said and not minding that they were at work, she smashed her lips on his kissing him deeply, her lips spewing out really strong and affectionate emotions as she transferred them through the kiss.


    She was deeply in love with this man before her. She loved him so much and it was the same with us. He kissed her deeply with the same pace. The kiss was slow, soft and passionate as they transferred emotions through the kiss.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    Shane who had been calling us ever since pushed the door opened and the two broke apart immediately in shock.


    Tina got down from the desk in embarrassment while us stood up. They both bowed nervously as they didn¡¯t know what to do. Their boss caught them kissing!


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    Shane only let out a light smile. He wasn¡¯t mad or anything, tho it was inappropriate but he was d and happy for him. us had been his personal assistant for years now and during those years, he had never seen her with a woman.


    He ( us ) would tell him that it seemed love wasn¡¯t for him, every girl he had encounter with always left him. He¡¯s d Tina decided to stay. He hoped they wouldst long. ¡± It¡¯s fine, you two can go on. us you cane see me when you¡¯re done ¡± He said with a smile, meaning every words he said but the two wouldn¡¯t get that as they were obviously shaking, hoping he would sack them for what happened.


    Shane walked out of the office and the two released heavy breaths. ¡± Do you think he¡¯s mad at us? ¡± Tina asked, biting her lips guiltily. She had caused this, if she had left earlier when us told her to. This wouldn¡¯t have happened.


    us noticed this and walked over to her, he pulled her into his arm. ¡± It¡¯s not your fault. I¡¯m sure he¡¯s not mad, he looked okay. Sire¡¯s a nice guy ¡± us assured her and she nodded, tho she was still in guilt.


    ¡± I should go see him. You will be fine right? ¡± us asked and she nodded.


    us smiled and pecked her lips before walking out of his office. Tina let out a deep breath.


    us got to Shane¡¯s office and bowed slowly. He looked up and bit his lips slowly when Shane didn¡¯t say a word but kept on looking at him. ¡± Sire I¡¯m here ¡± us announced to get his attention tho he¡¯s aware Shane could see her.


    ¡± When were you nning to tell me that you got a girl? I thought we were friends? ¡± Shane suddenly said and us raised his head in suprise. ¡± Sir? ¡± He asked to be sure he heard him right.


    ¡± When did you two started dating? ¡± Shane asked instead, ignoring his question. ¡± Um, some months ago ¡± He muttered shyly and Shane nodded like he was processing some things.


    ¡± So, how did it happen? How did you ask her out? ¡± He asked and us coughed unconsciously. He was suprised.


    ¡± What? Why are you acting like we are not that close. You know everything about me, I should know everything about you too. I know your mom, dad, your sibling and your house.. I should know how you got a girlfriend too ¡± He muttered cutely and us chuckled.


    ¡± She moved over to the apartment next to mine and we became neighbors apart from being co-workers at the samepany and you know, we attended meetings together with you and somehow, it happened.. I fell for her ¡± He exined truthfully and Shane nodded.


    ¡± You two look good together anyways ¡± Hemented and us smiled. ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered and Shane nodded. ¡± Alright, tell me about my schedules today ¡± He said and us nodded as he brought out his tab.


    ¡± You have a board meeting in some minutes with the board of staffs and you have a private meeting with Mr Lancaster concerning the contract, he has aint ¡± us said and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± What¡¯s that? ¡± He asked, referring to theint. ¡± I don¡¯t really know sir ¡± us replied and Shane nodded, hoping it¡¯s nothing too serious.


    *** Night at Bryan¡¯s Mansion ***


    Mirah sat on hisps as the kiss went more deeper and hotter. She started moving slowly and twirling on his di**ck tho he was still wearing  a trouser but that alone did the job as his member was bing more erected as she did that.


    Mirah sat on hisps as the kiss went


    more deeper and hotter. She started


    moving slowly and twirling on his di**ck


    tho he was still wearing a trouser but that


    alone did the job as his member was


    bing more erected as she did that.


    Mirah was also badly wet as Bryan took


    her b**bs in his mouth and sucked them


    fastly and deeply like a child would do.


    ¡± Gosh¡± She threw her head back in


    pleasure as she enjoyed the warmness of


    his lips on her nipple. He sucked her right


    nipple while his other hand yed with


    her left nipple as he pinched it softly making her moan endlessly.


    Mirah was getting impatient as she moved


    her b**bs away from his mouth and


    grabbed his belt and began unbuttoning it


    from its loop while Bryan reconnected


    their lips. She yanked the belt off and


    pulled his trouser away and his di**ck


    spranged up through his boxer.


    Her hands searched tor his di*¡±ck as her


    lips was still connected with Bryan¡¯s lips,


    she couldn¡¯t see how erected it was. Her


    how long and erected it felt on her hand.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    She touched it through his boxer and


    began stroking it, Bryan broke the kiss as he couldn¡¯t help the groan that left his mouth.


    He threw his head backwards in pleasure while Mirah stroked his di**ck through his clothing. It seemed he got impatient as he wanted to feel her skin against his di**ck. He pulled down the boxer roughly and ced her hands on it impatiently.


    Mirah smiled naughtily as she began stroking his di**ck. She stroked him like a professional and a feeling of great pleasure washed through him.


    Mirah suddenly stopped and knelt on the bed, she took his member into her mouth. He was so big and huge and her mouth couldn¡¯t contain him but she pushed it more deeper anyways making her gag but she continued.


    She licked the tip of his di**ck and Bryan held the bedspread tightly as he felt her warmness against him. She started moving in and out of him and his breathing became intense.


    ¡± Mirah.. ¡± He cried. She was moving so fast and he lost himself. He grabbed her hair and pulled her more forcefully, almost choking her, he started pumping in and out of her making her gag endlessly.


    He released his seeds into her mouth and she crazily swallowed it.


    He tossed her over and he roughly yanked her panties off. He pushed one finger inside her clit roughly and she let out a groan. It was painful. He started thrusting in and out of her while she held the bed spreads tightly at how fast he pumped his fingers in and out of her. He doubled his fingers and the pain increased.


    ¡± Bryan! ¡± She gasped and he paused briefly giving her time to adjust. She nodded for him to go ahead and he began thrusting in and out of her. A tear unconsciously found its way out of her eyes and he kissed her lips.


    ¡± Bryan, I¡¯m about to have my orgasm ¡± She said with a loud cry and he pulled out immediately and almost immediately, a hot liquid rushed out of her V. She had her first orgasm. Bryan leaned over to her lips and smashed his lips on hers and she responded fastly with the same space.


    While this was going on, Bryan stroked his di**ck and without warning, he pulled in slowly into her. ¡± Ahh! ¡± Mirah let out a loud gasp when she felt something huge in her her. She bit Bryan¡¯s lips roughly as he held the bedspread tightly.


    ¡± I love you ¡± Bryan muttered and pecked her lips as he waited briefly for her to contain his huge member. She was so fvcking tight. He began thrusting in slowly when he saw that her tight spot had finally contained him. Mirah let out a slow wince as Bryan increased his pace, thrusting more deeper into her. She held on tightly to the bedspread.


    At first, it was pain she felt but with time she suddenly started feeling pleasure as she wanted more. ¡± Go faster baby ¡± She urged and it seemed that was what Bryan was waiting for. He pulled out and immediately pulled in roughly and began thrusting in and out of her fastly and deeply making her moan endlessly, sounds of their skins pping against each other erupted so loudly as Bryan rammed inside her deeply and with a fast pace while Mirah almost couldn¡¯t get enough.


    ¡± Bryan I¡¯m about to cum! ¡± Mirah said with a rough groan as Bryan rammed more deeper and roughly into her. ¡± Hold on, don¡¯t cum yet ¡± He said, still ramming roughly inside of her as he pped her butt cheek and she let out a silent hiss.


    He finally was about to cum after more minutes of thrusting inti her roughly and he came undone on the bed. Heid beside her tiredly and pulled her to himself.


    ¡± I love you ¡± He muttered as he ced a kiss on her lips. ¡± I love you too ¡± Mirah muttered tiredly and as thought, slept off immediately. ¡± I love you so much ¡± Bryan muttered tho he knew she was asleep.


    He covered them with the duvet and cuddled her tightly before closing his eyes and he finally fell to sleep.


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    ¡± Goodnight ¡± Shane said to La as he dropped her off. They had gone on a night date. ¡± Bye ¡± La waved as she alighted for his car and watched as Shane drove off. She smiled lightly before walking in into their apartment.


    Shane got home and was suprised to see Brielle dozing off on the couch, she was waiting for her husband¡¯s arrival.


    ¡± Why would she wait when it¡¯s thiste? ¡± Shane thought silently as he nced at his watch. The time was 10pm.  Then he remembered he had promised to sort things out with her today.


    He made up his mind to settle things amicably. He can¡¯t just let go of her, since they were good before she suddenly left and since it¡¯s for a good reason, it would be absurd for him to suddenly file out a divorce. He had no choice than to ept his wife. He would still work out things tho, but not now.


    He let out a sigh before walking over to her. He tapped her gently. ¡± Hey ¡± He called softly as she opened her eyes slowly.


    ¡± Hey, you¡¯re back ¡± She muttered sleepily and Shane nodded. ¡± Yeah, you should go sleep inside ¡± He urged but she shook her head and sat properly.


    ¡± You said we were going to talk things out, let¡¯s do it now ¡± She said and Shane nodded. He sat down next to her and faced her.


    ¡± You know you weren¡¯t really right? Right? ¡± He asked and she nodded slowly.


    ¡± You could have told me about your family issues and I could have helped if I really could in which I¡¯m sure I would have been of great help. You just suddenly left, leaving me in a miserable state. I almost lost my mind as I couldn¡¯t think properly, I tried to understand or think if I did a thing wrong to you that could have made you leave but I saw none. I was in real distress that I had to get a substitute bride. You are aware right? ¡± He asked and she nodded again.


    ¡± She had to y your role as the bride and I had the wedding done all by myself without suspicions from people. After the wedding, I tried to get across to you.. to know what was wrong, if I did a thing wrong or if it was just a decision to ignore the wedding contract but all to no avail until I suddenly saw this interview you attended and I understood you were fine, you just decided to.. ¡±


    ¡± No, I wasn¡¯t okay. It was just a cover up ¡± Brielle shook her head immediately. ¡± I swear I really didn¡¯t ignore the wedding contract cause I wanted to. I just thought I would be able to wrap up things easily and fastly and without bothering you for help and I woulde back for the contract. I swear that was what I nned but sadly things didn¡¯t go as nned. I¡¯m really sorry ¡± She muttered guiltily.


    Shane let out a sigh before looking straight into her eyes. She still had that same look she had always looked at him with. That look filled with affection and love but if only she could read his eyes as she read is, she would see that it was void, void of emotions. He no longer felt a thing for her anymore but he still cared about her feelings, he wouldn¡¯t want to hurt her. She was still his wife.


    ¡± You wouldn¡¯t let go of me right? ¡± Brielle asked, staring at him with hope. ¡± We should go to sleep ¡± Shane said, ignoring her question.  He stood up and turned to leave, Brielle did the same.


    ¡± You still love me right? ¡± She suddenly asked and Shane stopped on his tracks. She smiled sadly. ¡± I really hope you still do ¡± She muttered and walked past him, away to the stairs.


    Shane let out a sigh before hurrying after her. She was still on the stairs when he lifted her off the floor. She was more than shocked. ¡± Shane.. ¡± She called surprisingly but he ignored her and carrying her in his arms, he headed towards his suite. He entered his room and dropped her on his bed.


    ¡± You should sleep now ¡± He said and took off his shirt before heading inside the bathroom to have his bath.


    Brielle smiled widely and hugged the pillow to herself tightly.


    ** Next Morning **


    ¡± Morning ¡± Shane greeted Brielle as he walked down the stairs, already dressed for work. ¡± Morning ¡± Brielle replied with a big smile,ing out of the kitchen as she wiped her hands with a towel.


    ¡± Bye ¡± Shane said as he headed towards the entrance door. ¡± What? ¡± Brielle rushed over to him, making him stop. He looked at her with a raised brow.


    ¡± I cooked your breakfast myself, you just please eat ¡± She said more like a plead. ¡± I really have something important to attend to at work. I will eat it when I¡¯m back okay? ¡± Shane said and she shook her head. ¡± Even if it¡¯s just a bite. Please ¡± She begged and Shane sighed.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry, not now ¡± He said and she sighed sadly. ¡± Okay then, bye ¡± She muttered and turned away from him. Shane made to walk away but then stopped.


    He walked over to her and held her hand. ¡± Would you pack it in a box for me then. I will eat it at work ¡± She said and he nodded hurriedly. She rushed away happily and quickly packed the food in a small box.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    She handed it over to him with a smile. Shane let out a slight smile before walking out of the mansion.


    He entered into his car and his driver drove off.


    ** Maynard¡¯s Enterprise **


    Mirah let out a smile as she held the box carefully. She opened the door slowly and entered with the box on her hand.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Bryan said with a smile as he saw her. She also returned the smile. ¡± Morning ¡± She muttered as she finally got to him. She dropped the box on his table and he raised his brows.


    ¡± What¡¯s this? ¡± Bryan asked, referring to the box. ¡± It¡¯s a box containing some snacks. I made them for you early this morning ¡± She said with a smile and Bryan¡¯s lips twisted into a smile.


    ¡± Really? You made them for me? ¡± He asked excitedly and she nodded. He unwrapped the box and his lips widened the more into a big smile.


    ¡± Wow, you made cookies ¡± He said excitedly and she nodded. ¡± How did you know I love cookies? ¡± He asked, putting one into his mouth and chewing it slowly. ¡± I just know ¡± She replied, studying his expression to see if he was enjoying it.


    Bryan¡¯s eyes widened in suprise and she raised her brows to understand what he meant by that look. ¡± Hmm.. gosh it¡¯s so delicious and tasty ¡± He finally said and she smiled out widely. ¡± Thanks ¡± She mumbled, as she tucked some strands of hair behind her ear shyly.


    ¡± They¡¯re really delicious¡­ just like you ¡± He whispered thest part and her cheeks heated up as she reminisced on their previous night. Bryan let out a knowing smile when he saw her heated face. ¡± Come here baby ¡± He said and hugged her to himself.


    It¡¯s her second day at work and Bryan had announced to every worker that she¡¯s his girlfriend and they should treat her with respect. Tho Mirah had tried to stop him from making the announcement but he insisted.


    ** Shane¡¯s Office **


    La walked in with some files in her hand, she was looking all tired and stressed out. Seems she¡¯s been working really hard. ¡± Here are the files sir ¡± She said as she dropped it on his table, she was still active but one could notice she had a weary look on.


    Shane wasn¡¯t looking up so he didn¡¯t notice. He was also really busy. ¡± Alright, I will attend to themter ¡± Shane said as he finished taking nces at each files she had brought.


    ¡± Alright then ¡± La muttered. ¡± Have you eaten lunch? ¡± Shane asked, his eyes still on the files. ¡± No, I was thinking ofpleting.. ¡±


    ¡± You should go have your lunch now, you would do themter, okay? ¡± He said finally looking up and noticing her weary look.


    ¡± It looks like you¡¯ve been working so hard. You should go eat ¡± He said, touching her face slowly. He withdraw his hands and La nodded.


    ¡± Okay then. Perhaps, do you want us to have lunch together? ¡± She asked and Shane looked up at her. ¡± I mean.. we could eat it here together? ¡± She said but Shane shook his head.


    ¡± I would have loved to, but no. I¡¯m a bit busy and moreover Brielle prepared something for me in the morning and I haven¡¯t eaten it yet, I should¡­ ¡± He stopped when he noticed La¡¯s look, then he realized what he had just said.


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    Her mood had changedpletely and it looked like she was jealous or annoyed or she¡¯s both. Shane let out a sigh. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± No, it¡¯s fine. You should enjoy your wife¡¯s meal ¡± She said and with that, walked out of his office. Shane let out a sigh.


    Why¡¯s she acting all jealous when he exined everything to her already? He really can¡¯t wait for every to end.. he actually ending up with La after exining things to Brielle and she giving up.


    He knows it¡¯s going to be hard but he has to try and would only have to hope he pull through. His phone rang and he picked up his phone. It was Brielle calling.


    He ced the phone to his ears after clicking on the green button. ¡± You¡¯re at work right? ¡± Was the first thing she said. He raised his brows. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m outside yourpany ¡± She said to his hearing. ¡± Why? Aren¡¯t you going to work? ¡± He asked a bit suprised.


    ¡± Really? Like you¡¯re going to be okay with me suddenly going to work after we just settled things yesterday ¡± She said with a scoff. ¡± Anyways, I will be in there in some minutes ¡± She said and hanged up.


    Shane let out a sigh before dropping his phone and continued with his work.


    Some minutester, Brielle walked in. She was dressed in a long fitted gown with a cap on her head making her look hot as her hair flowed down her shoulders.


    ¡± Really? You haven¡¯t eaten? ¡± Brielle asked as her eyes caught the box she gave him in the morning sitting on the couch avable in the office.


    ¡± As you can see, I¡¯ve been busy ¡± Shane muttered, not looking up from his table. Brielle walked over to him and cleared the files off his table. ¡± Come on ¡± Shane groaned and she chuckled at how cute he looked when he said that. Shane noticed this and adjusted his look to a neutral one.


    ¡± Give me the files. I will be done soon, I really need to work on them ¡± He said but Brielle shook her head. ¡± No, you should eat your food first. Can¡¯t believe you allowed it to be this cold before you would eat it ¡± She muttered as she unwrapped the box and brought out a sk.


    ¡± You should be lucky this sk is really good. The food is still as hot as ever ¡± She muttered.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    She opened it widely for him. ¡± I made omelettes for you, remember you love eating them as breakfast ¡± She said and he let out a chuckle. ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered. She brought out the cutleries and handed it over to him.


    He dig in almost immediately and Brielle let out a big smile as she watched him chew slowly. ¡± I¡¯m d he didn¡¯t reject it ¡± She muttered silently to herself.


    Her eyes caught a glimpse of Shane¡¯s wallpaper and she raised her brows. She took it and tapped on the screen to make it pop out more clearly. It was the image of ady and she was quick to recognize her as the girl he was kissing the other day she barged into his office.


    She felt jealous and probably angry but she didn¡¯t show it. Shane didn¡¯t notice as he only kept on chewing his delicious omelette.


    ¡± Why does it feels like I have met her again after the incident? ¡± She thought and her eyes widened. She dropped his phone back to it¡¯s spot.


    The secretary she saw the other day. It¡¯s her. Is Shane really dating her? Are they in love with each other? Would she take Shane away from her? ¡± No, that can¡¯t be possible ¡± She uttered to herself immediately. Shane raised his head to her confusedly.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± He asked and she turned to him with a little smile. ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m fine ¡± She muttered and Shane nodded.


    He was almost done with his food and can¡¯t wait to return to his work. No doubt he was hungry but he had a lot to tend to, that was why he had left his meal untouched.


    The door suddenly pushed open slowly and it was La. The duo raised their head to her. La was more than shocked to see Brielle sitting on Shane¡¯s desk while he ate the meal she had prepared for him. But what made her a bit scared was that she held a drink on her hand, she had bought it at thepany¡¯s restaurant for him.


    But how would she give it to him when his wife is right there with them in the office. Brielle raised her brows when she saw La holding tightly to a drink she was holding. ¡± Is she here to give it to him? ¡± She thought as she watched her obviously scared to move.


    ¡± So it¡¯s true. They¡¯re really dating ¡± She muttered and turned to Shane who also was clueless on what to do and only stared at La. Brielle let out a little smirk. She should at least pretend to be clueless for now.


    ¡± Why are you standing there saying nothing? ¡± Brielle asked and La jerked out of her thoughts. She looked at Brielle and then bowed lowly. ¡± The drink you¡¯re holding.. it¡¯s mine right? ¡± Brielle asked.


    ¡± Huh? ¡± La asked confusedly. ¡± I had asked you to bring it to me right? ¡± Brielle said confusing La the more.


    Brielle stood up and walked over to La. She collected the drink. ¡± Thanks. You can leave ¡± She said and La nodded anyways, not knowing what to do.


    ¡± Here.. I ordered it for you to step down your omelette ¡± Brielle said with a wink to Shane. ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered and took a nce at La who was just walking out of the office


    ¡± Did you really ask her to bring this to me?   ¡± Shane asked and she nodded. ¡± Of course. Why else would she bring a drink to your office ¡± She said and Shane nodded as he took a sip of the drink.


    ¡± How did you know I like vani vor now? ¡± Shane asked as he tasted the drink. Brielle raised her brows. ¡± I loved banana vor before and you knew that then but during your absence, I got to love vani. How are you aware? ¡± He asked looking at her strangely.


    ¡± No one knows about this, except La ¡± Shane thought. ¡± So, they really are dating. For her to know his taste is now vani vor ¡± Brielle thought in jealousy.


    ¡± I asked her ¡± She blurted out and Shane raised his brows. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± I was just joking. I didn¡¯t tell her which vor to get, I only told her to get me a drink for you. I guess she might have chosen any random vor ¡± Brielle said and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, you¡¯re right ¡± Shane muttered.


    ***


    La was more than confused and shocked as she walked into her office. She was feeling different emotions at that moment. First, it¡¯s confusion then she¡¯s shocked and jealous.


    She couldn¡¯t believe the two were getting so along well that Shane was even enjoying her meal while she sat in his front and watched as he ate. Then, Brielle collected the drink she had purchased for Shane, saying she ( Brielle ) sent her ( La ) to get it for her so she could give Shane. When was that? She can¡¯t even remember seeing Brielle ever since she saw herst at the office.


    Why would she suddenlye up with that lie? Was she aware already that she was having an affair with her husband and was trying to gain his favor like some sort ofpetition? She¡¯s madly confused and at the same time, mad at Shane. He couldn¡¯t even say a thing as he was confused on what to do.


    Does that mean if Brielle finally found out and confront him, he wouldn¡¯t say a thing in her favor and would only let Brielle say things to her? Does this mean in the end, she might really lose?


    Should she give up?


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± She did that? ¡± Mirah asked and La nodded. ¡± Thought you said she was nice? ¡± Mirah asked surprisingly and La sighed.


    ¡± I¡¯m confused too. I really don¡¯t know why she did that. She probably knows the truth now and would try everything possible to make Shane hers or.. I just don¡¯t know ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± I knew she was going to be a problem from the start.. it¡¯s just too bad Shane hasn¡¯t said a word to her about you ¡± Mirah said and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s like he¡¯s scared or something¡­ ¡± La was interrupted by a knock at the door.


    ¡± Who¡¯s it? Are you expecting someone? ¡± Mirah asked La but she shook her head.


    ¡± No.. Shane didn¡¯t say a thing abouting ¡± She muttered as she walked over to the door


    She opened the door widely and was more than shocked to see Brielle standing right before her with a smirk ying on her face. Her face widened in shocked as she stared at her unbelievably.


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    ¡± Ma..¡¯am ¡± La stuttered and Brielle¡¯s smirk only widened the more. ¡± We meet again La ¡± Brielle called her by her name and that made her scared a bit.


    ¡± How did you know this ce? ¡± La asked surprisingly. ¡± Oh, you¡¯re my husband¡¯s secretary aren¡¯t you?.. or let¡¯s say secret lover and my recement? ¡± She said shocking La the more.


    ¡± I.. ¡±


    ¡± You don¡¯t have to say a word little woman. I would just say, stay away from my man! He¡¯s mine and we¡¯re married if you don¡¯t know! So back off ¡± She said sternly and surprisingly, La only let out a scoff.


    ¡± See this.. ¡± She waved the fourth finger on her left hand, showing off an engagement ring. ¡± You remember this ring? ¡± She asked mockingly and Brielle raised her brows.


    ¡± Obviously not. This ring.. was inserted into my finger on our wedding day. Or let¡¯s say.. your wedding day. I got the ring, I got the wedding, I got to say the vows and he said the vows to me but you¡­ You got Shane? No! He¡¯s mine and it¡¯s fvcking obvious he¡¯s filing a divorce soon. He loves you not woman! He¡¯s mine and I don¡¯t have to prove this, he might enjoy your meals for now but he¡¯s gonnae back to mama ¡± She said confidently taking Brielle by shock.


    She was shocked La could talk back at her. ¡± And you should leave now and go cook now since it¡¯s now your job. He doesn¡¯t likete meals, it¡¯s almost 7pm. He should be almost back from work by now ¡± La said and walked back in after banging the door behind her at Brielle¡¯s face.


    ¡± And.. ¡± She stepped out again and Brielle was still in the same position she had left her. She moved closer to Brielle who unconsciously moved back in fear.


    ¡± Enjoy him why itsts ¡± She whispered with a smirk before walking back in.


    La walked back in and Mirah gave her thumbs up. ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m really crazy. Why did I say those words!? ¡± La snapped at herself and Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± Come on, it¡¯s the right thing. You couldn¡¯t watch her make you feel intimidated by her words ¡± Mirah said.


    ¡± But.. ¡±


    ¡± Come on, you didn¡¯t do nothing wrong. You only put her in her ce ¡± Mirah cut her off and she let out a sigh.


    **


    Brielle was more than shocked at La¡¯s boldness when she said those words but they did hit her at the right spot. Her words got to her.


    She got into her car and her driver drove her off while La¡¯s words rang in her ears. ¡± Enjoy him while itsts ¡± Her words rang in her ears.


    ¡± What did she mean by that? She talked about divorce too, Had Shane told her he was going to file a divorce? ¡± She asked restlessly.


    ¡± He¡¯s not going to divorce me right? He said he understood me and we were fine. He wouldn¡¯t divorce me right? ¡± She thought still restless as her driver drove off.


    She was still in thoughts when she got home. She walked into the mansion unconscious of what she was doing but she could see where she was heading to. She was in deep thoughts.


    ¡± Hey ¡± She heard Shane¡¯s voice and that jolted her out of her thoughts. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked Shane unconsciously. ¡± What are you doing? ¡± Shane asked confusedly. It was then Brielle realized she was actually heading towards the kitchen Instead.


    ¡± Oh, nothing ¡± She muttered as she snapped out of her unconsciousness.


    ¡± When did you arrive? ¡± She asked as she walked over to Shane who was seated in the dinning room. ¡± Some minutes ago. Where were you? ¡± Shane asked.


    ¡± I went to La¡¯s apartment ¡± She blurted out without thinking shocking the hell out of Shane. ¡± Huh? ¡± Shane asked in shock.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    It was then she realized what she said. She let out a scoff anyways. ¡± What? You think I wouldn¡¯t find out? ¡± She asked and Shane looked away from her gaze.


    ¡± You two are really dating right? ¡± Brielle asked but he kept mute. ¡± You don¡¯t love her right? You love me instead.. right? ¡± Brielle asked getting impatient but Shane gave no answer again. He only looked at her with a sigh.


    ¡± Brielle.. ¡±


    ¡± Answer the damn question!!¡± Brielle asked angrily and Shane was suprised to see her in tears. ¡± Brielle.. ¡± He called slowly.


    ¡± It¡¯s true right!!? That you love her instead of me. You are nning on divorcing me and going to her! Right!? ¡± She asked angrily, in tears.


    Shane was suprised to hear her say those words and for the fact that she cried, it really hurt her. He stood up and walked over to her. He pulled her into a tight hug. She didn¡¯t struggle as she hugged him tightly, letting her tears wet his clothes.


    ¡± Tell me it¡¯s not true.. please ¡± She muttered still in tears. ¡± It¡¯s not ¡± Shane muttered, patting her back slowly. ¡± But she.. she said it herself. She said you were going to leave me ¡± Brielle muttered and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± Who? ¡± He asked. ¡± La ¡± Brielle muttered and Shane was suprised. Why would La say such a thing when she knows it¡¯s going to hurt Brielle¡¯s feelings.


    ¡± It¡¯s not.. it¡¯s not true ¡± He assured her and she pulled away. ¡± Really? ¡± She asked and he nodded again. She looked up slowly to his lips. ¡± Can I.. can I kiss you? ¡± She asked slowly and Shane nodded.


    She was suprised at first but she was happy he finally agreed. With this, she smashed her lips on his and sucked deeply and roughly on his lips. He took him a while before responding slowly and she was more than happy.


    ** Next Day **


    * A private restaurant *


    ¡± You won¡¯t say anything right? ¡± Shane asked La who only sipped her drink quietly as the wind blew some strands of her hair to her face. La let out a sigh and dropped her drink.


    ¡± Really? You¡¯re supporting her now? ¡± She asked with a scoff. ¡± La, why are you being like this? I clearly told you it¡¯s gonna take a bit of time before I really exin things to her. But now, I have to let her be at rest. She had been struggling and working so hard to retain her dad¡¯spany, she¡¯s probably stressed out. I don¡¯t want to stress her the more with this ¡± Shane said and La raised her brows at him.


    ¡± And why do you care so much about her? Cause she¡¯s your wife? But do you care about my feelings.. do you know how I feel seeing that I might really stand no chance against her. She might probably be for you and I might just be the loser! ¡± La snapped.


    ¡± And I assured you that you won¡¯t. Cause I love you. Come on, don¡¯t be like this ¡± Shane said and La scoffed.


    ¡± It shows really clearly that you love her more than you love me ¡± She muttered and Shane sighed.


    ¡± La.. ¡±


    ¡± Why else would you confront me for saying those words to her! ¡± She raised her voice a bit.


    ¡± Cause you hurt her feelings with those words! You made her cry! Come on, that¡¯s not you! ¡± Shane also raised his voice.


    ¡± She started it first! She told me to stay away from you! ¡± La shouted back, fortunately they are the only one in the restaurant.


    ¡± That was only a threat and I don¡¯t see how that¡¯s supposed to hurt you. It was just a mere word and I¡¯m sure they didn¡¯t get to you at all but you had to say those words. You even told her I was nning on filing a divorce! ¡± Shane shouted.


    ¡± Can you stop caring about her feelings only and care about mine for once!!! Do you know how hurt and jealous when I saw you eat her food! She even lives in the same house as you and I¡¯m damn sure she sleeps on the same bed as you! She even kisses you twice! Shane!! ¡± She yelled in tears and that seemed to make him calm down. He let out a sigh as he relented and looked away instead.


    ¡± Shane.. You¡¯re hurting me with every single thing you do with her and I didn¡¯t mean to say those words to her, she caused it and I didn¡¯t know it was going to hurt her feelings ¡± She muttered as she wiped her tears.


    ¡± You don¡¯t even wanna look at me ¡± She muttered sadly.


    ¡± It really feels like I¡¯m the one losing here ¡± She muttered sadly.


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    ¡± La, you¡¯re not ¡± Shane finally turned to her. ¡± Do you really still love me or Brielle¡¯s gotten your attention again? ¡± La asked instead.


    ¡± La I love you. I really do ¡±


    ¡± Then make me feel it!! ¡± La snapped again in tears. ¡± I don¡¯t feel it anymore! It doesn¡¯t look like it anymore! It¡¯s like I¡¯m at a losing point, it¡¯s like I stand no chance anymore! It hurts! I might really give up at this point ¡± La yelled angrily.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± You just have to understand La. Just hold it in a bit, I really just don¡¯t want to hurt her. I promise I will exin things to her ¡± Shane muttered and La let out a sad smile. She wiped her tears.


    ¡± You really just made me understand the truth ¡± She said an Shane raised his brows confusedly. ¡± On a norms, whenever I yell you know I¡¯m hurt and angry and you always dip me in your arms or kiss me but look at you right now¡­ ¡± She let out a crazy but sadugh.


    ¡± You ain¡¯t even moving an inch. My tears aren¡¯t moving you anymore, they aren¡¯t making you heart ache like usual. It has faded hasn¡¯t it? Your love for me, it¡¯s fading right? Cause of Brielle!! You no longer love me like before ¡± La spilled in tears every word she said showing how hurt she was and they made her heart ache in pain.


    She was really hurt. She stood up and carrying her bag, she turned to leave but Shane was quick to rush over to her front.


    ¡± Okay I¡¯m sorry. I was only.. confused and clueless on what to do. Alright, I know I promised you things and I really promise to do them but I¡¯m still just not sure on how to do them, I swear. I really still do love you. I swear ¡± He said truthfully, meaning every word he said. La knew this but she was still hurt.


    ¡± Can I leave then? ¡± She asked instead and Shane sighed. He brushed his hair backwards with his hand and held La¡¯s hand.


    He brought her left hand closer to her face. ¡± This.. ¡± He pointed at the engagement ring on her hand. He had once told her to always put it on.


    ¡± This was the ring I inserted into your finger when we said the vows. It¡¯s a seal to the promise I made to you and I would always keep my promises. I love you so much and it¡¯s the truth. It¡¯s you and only you alone. No one¡¯s gonna take your ce, I promise ¡± He said sincerely.


    ¡± I love you so much, I really do. I won¡¯t repeat this if it¡¯s not the truth. You only have to trust me and understand my actions. You should know that everything that¡¯s taking ce now is only going to end in your favor. You just have to please endure it for now. I promise you everything will be fine, I really love¡­ ¡± Shane was cut off as La smashed her lips on his and without wasting time, he responded immediately.


    La finally broke the kiss and they both looked at each other deep into each other¡¯s eyes. ¡± You really won¡¯t leave me right? Promise me it¡¯s always going to be me ¡± She said, looking deep into his eyes like she was searching for a thing.


    ¡± I promise¡­ I love you ¡± He muttered and pecked her lips.


    ¡± I love you too ¡± She muttered.


    ***


    ¡± I really hope things turn out as nned ¡± Alec said and Shane nodded too with a sigh. ¡± Yeah, I really hope. I just don¡¯t know what to do right now ¡± He muttered like he was tired. They were at a private bar.


    ¡± Come on, everything will be fine ¡± Alec hit him yfully. ¡± Yeah maybe ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± But Brielle still loves you, you know right? ¡± Alec asked and Shane nodded. ¡± Yeah I know and that¡¯s making it more harder. I never thought she would still care this much ¡± He muttered as he sipped from the cup before him.


    ¡± And La.. seems she¡¯s getting really impatient as time flies ¡± He added and Alec nodded. ¡± Yeah, of course she should. No girl can stand watching another girl suddenly take their man from them and it¡¯s really a threat to her ¡¯cause Brielle¡¯s actually legally married to you and if things turn out worse, she might actually lose you for real and that¡¯s a bother ¡± Alec exined and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Yeah you¡¯re right. Maybe I really shouldn¡¯t have made the wedding happened. I should have just cancelled it and that way, all these wouldn¡¯t have happened and maybe I could get to be with La without any obstruction ¡± He muttered sadly as he gulped down the whole content of the cup he was holding.


    ¡± You know you might get drunk at this rate ¡± Alec said with a chuckle. ¡± I badly wants to. It should take my mind off things for now ¡± He muttered sadly and Alec let out a sigh before he turned to his cup an sipped out of it.


    *** Shane¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± Where¡¯s he? ¡± Brielle asked herself for the umpteenth time. She was getting really worried. Shane isn¡¯t back yet and it¡¯s almost 10pm.


    She dialed his number again but it was switched off, repeating the same thing it had been saying for hours now.


    She almost fell as a result of she rushing out of the mansion when she heard a car drive into thepound.


    ¡± Oh gosh ¡± She sighed in relief when she saw Shane walked in, staggering a bit. But he looked okay and conscious of what he was doing.


    ¡± Dude you almost gave me a heart attack. Why would you go out without your guards or your driver and then with your phone switched off? ¡± Brielle bombarded him with questions as he walked over to her.


    ¡± Sorry ¡± Was all he said as he walked in leaving Brielle alone in suprise.


    ¡± Really? That¡¯s all you¡¯re going to say!? Huh?? Do you know how worried I was? ¡± She rushed to his front making him stop on his tracks.


    ¡± Brielle.. ¡± He called calmly.


    ¡± What?? I almost lost my mind trying to figure out where you were, I called your number but it was switched off. You made me worried and I..  ¡± Shane caught her off as he suddenly pulled her to himself and smashed his lips on hers roughly and she responded immediately without thinking.


    It was like he was out of his mind as he kissed her roughly and in a fast pace transferring all his aggression on her lips as he kissed her aggressively. He poured out his worries as he kissed her more roughly and deeply.


    Her hands crept under his shirt as she roamed her hands on his body making him pull her more closer to himself as he deepened the kiss. He grabbed her butt and squeezed them softly making her moan softly as they kissed endlessly.


    ** Next Morning **


    Shane let out a light groan as he opened his eyes and a worrying headache hit his head. He made to stand but was prevented by a body on his chest. He looked up to see Brielle¡¯s head sleeping peacefully on his chest, it was then yesterday¡¯s memories shed to his head.


    How he kissed her deeply and carried her to his bed, still kissing her. How she unbuttoned his shirt and roamed her hands all over his body. How he took off her shirt and br* and how he sucked her. He stopped as his eyes almost popped out of its sockets.


    ¡± No.. no.. no tell me I didn¡¯t do that ¡± He cried as he slowly removed her head from his chest and ced it gently on the bed and stood up in a rush.


    He rushed into the bathroom and stood before the mirror and the scenes rushed into his head again.


    ¡± Oh my! ¡± He cried. ¡± Why would I do that? ¡± He bit his lips in regret and cursed himself for drinking too much. ¡± What if Brielle takes this to heart. What it?.. La.. ¡± He muttered in fear.


    ¡± What if La finds out. She would be so hurt and mad at me ¡± He thought as he held his chest in pain. ¡± My heart aches,, why would I do that to her. I betrayed her ¡± He muttered and was unconscious of when a tear slipped down his face.


    ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m doomed ¡± He muttered in guilt and regret.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry La.. I really am ¡±  He muttered to no one.


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    The bathroom door pushed open and Brielle walked in looking all happy. ¡± Morning ¡± She said as she bit her lips slightly. Shane sighed as he bit his lips in regret before turning to her.


    He moved closer to her. ¡± Whatever happened yesterday¡­ I¡¯m sorry. Please don¡¯t take it to heart, it was a mistake ¡± He said seriously and Brielle¡¯s face fell.


    ¡± What.. what are you saying? ¡± Brielle stuttered. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡±


    ¡± Stop! ¡± Brielle snapped. ¡± Brielle.. ¡±


    ¡± I said stop! I¡¯m your wife and.. you touched me. We.. enjoyed it and you¡¯re saying you regretted it and it was only a mistake!? ¡± She asked angrily.


    ¡± Brielle.. ¡±


    ¡± Tell me how it¡¯s a mistake!! ¡± She shouted. ¡± ¡®Cause it¡¯s not right. I.. Gosh, you can¡¯t understand ¡± Shane sighed before walking out on her.


    ¡± Argh! ¡± Brielle yelled frustratedly as she scattered her hair and then bent down and began shedding tears.


    ***


    Shane walked out of the mansion in frustration. He was mad at himself for losing self control. ¡± I should have heeded Alec¡¯s advice to not get drunk ¡± He muttered to himself as his driver drove off.


    *** Kent¡¯s Enterprise ***


    ¡± Come on. What is it? ¡± La groaned. She was in Shane¡¯s office and had been trying to get a kiss but he keeps refusing.


    ¡± Did I do something wrong? ¡± La asked, staring at him cutely and Shane couldn¡¯t help but feel guilty the more.


    ¡± You¡¯re making me feel more guilty ¡± He muttered and La raised her brows. ¡± Did you do something wrong? ¡± She asked and he raised his brows. She folded her arms under her br*sts.


    ¡± What is it? ¡± She asked but Shane let out a sigh and looked away. He couldn¡¯t bring himself to tell her he actually made out with Brielle. She would feel really bad but at the same time, he knows a thing could happen and Brielle could tell her probably to make her jealous and that might make her really mad.


    He wants to tell her himself but he¡¯s scared. ¡± Come on, tell me okay I promise. I won¡¯t get mad ¡± She said and he raised his brows. ¡± Really? ¡± He asked to be sure and she nodded.


    He inhaled deeply before holding her hands. ¡± La.. I¡¯m really sorry, I really didn¡¯t mean to do this, I was just drunk and out of my mind and I.. ¡±


    ¡± Wait.. wait¡­ If I heard you right, you were drunk and you did something right? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± Oh Gawd ¡± La said moving away from him.


    ¡± You don¡¯t really have self control whenever you¡¯re drunk. Please tell me you didn¡¯t do something that would hurt my feelings so much please¡­ ¡± La muttered as she ced around a spot.


    ¡± I.. we¡­ We actually made out ¡± Shane blurted out and La stopped on her tracks. She raised her brows at Shane. ¡± Wait.. you and Brielle.. like romanced? ¡± She asked and he nodded.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ¡± Like the same thing we did together? ¡± She asked again and he nodded again.


    ¡± Gosh¡­ Why!!? ¡± La shouted and Shane sighed in guilt. ¡± I¡¯m really sorry, I was just out of mind and I wasn¡¯t even conscious of what I was doing at that moment. I¡¯m sorry ¡± He apologized and La let out a sigh.


    ¡± You two didn¡¯t have sex right? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± I swear we didn¡¯t ¡± Shane said hurriedly and she nodded.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine, at least you didn¡¯t do it purposely ¡± She said and he nodded. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered again and she let out a simple smile. ¡± Can I kiss you now? ¡± She asked and he nodded.


    **


    ¡± Gosh, you¡¯re so unbelievable. I clearly told you not to drink too much and you refused. See where itnded you, you should be d La wasn¡¯t that mad at you, if not I would probably be mocking you right now ¡± Alec said with a scoff. ¡± Yeah, I really shouldn¡¯t have drank too much ¡± Shane muttered. They were both in his ( Shane¡¯s ) office.


    ¡± So, what about Brielle? Don¡¯t you think she might be really happy about this and think things are back to normal? ¡± Alec asked and Shane nodded. ¡± Yeah you¡¯re right. She did take it to heart but I apologized and told her it was a mistake ¡± He said and Alec raised his brows in suprise.


    ¡± Come on dude why would you tell her straight like that. You could have just apologized and say you weren¡¯t in your right mind and you¡¯re sorry and without giving her space to say a thing, then you rush out ¡± Alec said and Shane let out a scoff. ¡± I don¡¯t see how that¡¯s in anyways different from what I did. I told her that I was sorry and it was a mistake.. so tell me how that¡¯s in anyway different from what you had said ¡± Shane said and Alec scoffed.


    ¡± Yeah whatever ¡± He muttered.¡± So you still don¡¯t know how you¡¯re going to exin things to Brielle? ¡± Alec asked and Shane let out a sigh. ¡± I seriously don¡¯t know. It¡¯s confusing and everything¡¯s just somehow.. I don¡¯t know what to tell her or how to tell her ¡± He mumbled.


    ¡± I also can¡¯t think of any ways ¡± Alec muttered. ¡± But I really think with time, when she gets to realize slowly that you don¡¯t really love her anymore and you love La instead. She would give up ¡± Alec said and Shane raised his brows. ¡± You think so? ¡± He asked and Alec nodded.


    ¡± Yeah I think you should leave everything for now and watch things take ce itself. You might lose La at first but it¡¯s a sure thing La¡¯s yours, Brielle¡¯s gonna have to back off ¡± Alec said and Shane nodded.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    ¡± I really can¡¯t believe Shane. Even in his wrong state of mind, he¡¯s supposed to get a hold of himself and remember that he has a girlfriend. Why would he have a romance session with someone other than you? ¡± Mirah asked almost angrily and La chuckled.


    ¡± You know Brielle isn¡¯t just someone else, she¡¯s his wife ¡± La said and Brielle let out a scoff. ¡± Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re thinking of relenting and giving up? ¡± Mirah asked but La gave no answer and she let out a groan.


    ¡± Come on, no.. don¡¯t you ever think of doing that. Shane¡¯s yours and you should stand up for what¡¯s yours, fight for what¡¯s yours ¡± Mirah said and La chuckled.


    ¡± You know me too well that I don¡¯t like when two persons fight for a thing, especially when it¡¯s a man ¡± La said but Mirah scoffed. ¡± You¡¯re so boring right now. Come on, sometimes one don¡¯t give up, we fights for what¡¯s ours.. ¡±


    ¡± But you know Shane wasn¡¯t mine to begin with ¡± She said and Mirah groaned. ¡± You know, Shane wouldn¡¯t like hearing you say that. Shane has been yours and will always been yours. Brielle was the one who let her guard down. It¡¯s none of you business. Shane¡¯s your man, stick with him ¡± Mirah insisted and La nodded anyways.


    ¡± I guess ¡± She said and Mirah scoffed. ¡± You better do as I say. Brielle might try to frustrate you into leaving but don¡¯t. Act like you don¡¯t care whenever she tries to make you feel jealous. You shouldn¡¯t care ¡¯cause you should trust Shane that he loves you so much ¡± Mirah said and La nodded with a smile on her lips.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered. ¡± So, how¡¯s it going between you and Bryan? ¡± La asked.¡± Well, it¡¯s going fine and I keep falling the more every day as time flies ¡± She said in smiles and La chuckled.


    ¡± You two¡¯s rtionship is so peaceful like you two don¡¯t have no obstruction at all. I really wish my rtionship with Shane could be like that ¡± She muttered and Mirah chuckled.¡± Come on, the only obstruction you two got is Brielle and once she¡¯s out of the way, you two are free and I¡¯m sure there will be no obstruction ¡± She said and La nodded. ¡± I guess ¡± She muttered.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± I¡¯m home ¡± Shane announced as he walked into the mansion and as thought, Brielle was sitted in the living room awaiting his arrival.


    Immediately she heard his voice, she stood and rushed to his front immediately, making him stop on his tracks. ¡± What is it? ¡± Shane asked calmly.


    ¡± Was it really a mistake like you said? You didn¡¯t enjoy it? ¡± Brielle asked slowly with a sad and hurt look on.


    ¡± Oh God, I¡¯m in this again ¡± Shane muttered tiredly.


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    ¡± Brielle we should talk about thister ¡± Shane said but she shook her head. ¡± Is there something you would want to say to me, like probably I don¡¯t have a ce in your heart again and you really want a divorce like La imed? ¡± Brielle asked getting serious.


    ¡± No it¡¯s not.. ¡±


    ¡± Then what exactly is it!!? You¡¯re making me confused!¡± Brielle raised her voice.


    ¡± Alright,e here ¡± Shane let out a sigh as he walked over to her. He pulled her to himself. ¡± You shouldn¡¯t be thinking about all these for now. You have just been back from trying to save your parent¡¯spany from going bankrupt. You should take some chill for now and rx, you deserve some good time for yourself ¡± Shane said and Brielle sighed.


    ¡± Do you think I¡¯m being aggressive? ¡± She asked slowly, in his arm and he nodded. ¡± Maybe.. a little ¡± He muttered and she nodding. ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. but it¡¯s not really a mistake right? I mean we¡¯re married, it¡¯s no big deal ¡± Brielle said and he decided to agree to what she had said to avoid more talks.


    ¡± Yeah, I guess I was still tipsy a bit when I said that ¡± Shane lied and she let out a smile before nodding. ¡± Yeah I guess ¡± She muttered and Shane nodded before pulling her stylishly out of his arm.


    ¡± I prepared dinner for you ¡± She said and he let out a little smile. ¡± Alright then. I will be there in some minutes, I need to take my bath ¡± He said and she nodding. She stood on her toes and pecked his cheek.


    He tried his best to let out a smile and he stylishly wiped it off as he climbed the stairs.


    Brielle let out a happy smile as she walked over to the dinning to dish out Shane¡¯s meal before he arrived.


    Shane walked out of the bathroom after he was done having his bath. He dried his hair as he put on a sweat pants and a shirt and he was almost walking out of his room but he remembered his phone which was lying on the bedside drawer and he grabbed it before heading out of the room.


    He walked downstairs to the dinning and Brielle hurriedly pulled out his usual seat for him. He let out a simple smile at her kind gesture and she smiled in return.


    She also sat down and they both dig in, into their food.


    After some minutes, Shane¡¯s phone let out a ring and he took it on the table. He checked the name of the caller and it was La. He looked up to see if Brielle was looking at him but she wasn¡¯t, her attention was focused on her food.


    Shane cleared his throat lightly and Brielle looked up at him. ¡± I will be back, I have to attend to this ¡± He waved his phone lightly. She let out a nod and he smiled before walking away, out of the mansion.


    ¡± Hey ¡± His hush voice rang across the phone. ¡± Shane? ¡± La¡¯s little voice came out and she nodded tho he was aware she couldn¡¯t see him.  ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s me ¡± He replied.


    ¡± Could youe over please? ¡± She asked with a low voice and Shane knew something was wrong with her. ¡± La, are you okay? ¡± He asked worriedly. ¡± No, I think I¡¯m developing a fever. Could you pleasee? ¡± She asked and Shane let out a sigh.


    He took a nce at his watch and it was 10pm. ¡± La, it¡¯s a bitte. You should take some drugs and sleep, you can take a day off tomorrow and I promise, after work I wille check up on you ¡± He said and he could hear her cute groans.


    ¡± No.. pleasee now. Please, We could go to your private lounge and maybe if I¡¯m in your arms, I could sleep well and rest. I don¡¯t think I can sleep tonight without you by my side ¡± La mumbled.


    ¡± Come on.. La ¡± Shane groaned.¡± I promise I wille tomorrow okay? Please.. ¡± Shane pleaded hoping she would agree. The call suddenly went off itself and he tried to dial her number but Brielle appeared behind her. ¡± Hey ¡± She touched his arm and he turned to her.


    ¡± You should eat your meal now before it gets cold ¡± She said and he nodded. He took a nce at his phone before walking in with Brielle. He knows La would definitely call him again and maybe he could excuse himself again as La would think it¡¯s his business partners.


    Brielle noticed Shane ncing at his phone at several intervals and she wondered why. ¡± Are you expecting a call? ¡± Brielle was forced to ask. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Um yeah, I guess ¡± He muttered. ¡± Okay ¡± She said tho she wasn¡¯t satisfied with his answer. She had an hunch it was probably La who called him. ¡± Um, Shane could you please get me my phone? it¡¯s over there ¡± She asked and hoped silently that he would do as she asked. Shane raised his brows confusedly.


    ¡± Please, I¡¯m a bit tired to stand. I think I ate too much. It¡¯s over there in the sitting room ¡± She pointed at the table where the phone was. Tho Shane was confused, he stood anyways.


    Brielle hurriedly took his phone and muted it¡¯s ringtone, that way he wouldn¡¯t hear if anyone called and she muted his notification alert too. That way even if La called, it would ring but he wouldn¡¯t hear and it wouldn¡¯t even appear as a notification that he had missed a call.


    That way, La would get angry. She let out a smirk at her n and Shane returned with her phone. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he nodded.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s not reallying? I¡¯m freezing and I think I might die of headache ¡± La groaned in pain, even her temperature was abnormal, it was so hot.


    ¡± He¡¯s really not picking ¡± Brielle said tiredly, as she dropped La¡¯s phone. She had been trying Shane¡¯s number ever since and tho it kept ringing, he never picked.


    ¡± Why¡¯s he not picking? We just finished talking some minutes ago. Is he purposely ignoring the calls? He had cut off the call earlier too ¡± La let out a groan as she held her head tightly and hugged her pillow to herself.


    ¡± I really think he¡¯s ignoring the calls purposely ¡¯cause the phone keeps ringing and he wouldn¡¯t pick ¡± Mirah said with a sigh and La sighed sadly.


    ¡± I really need him here so bad. His body make me feel warm and calm, I really want to cuddle him so bad ¡± She muttered sadly.


    ¡± Alright, you can cuddle me instead ¡± Mirah said but she shook her head. ¡± I don¡¯t want to stress you, you were at work all through today, you must be tired ¡± She declined but Mirah shook her head.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± No, I really didn¡¯t work all through. Let¡¯s just say I only went to keep Bryan¡¯spany ¡¯cause we chatted all through ¡± She said and La let out a silent chuckle tho it hurt her head a bit.


    ¡± Okay then, I guess I have no choice ¡± She muttered and Mirah chuckled beforeying on the bed and she moved closer to La who also snuggled closer to her. La moved more closer to Mirah and held her tightly.


    ¡± Gosh you¡¯re so hot ¡± Mirah muttered as their skin brushed against each other. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered. ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± Mirah said and La nodded before closing her eyes and it took her so long before she could finally get to sleep.


    *** Next Morning ***


    * Shane¡¯s Apartment *


    Shane let out a tired yawn as he stretched his hands lightly. He was still feeling sleepy, he couldn¡¯t get enough sleep yesternight and it was a bit strange or it¡¯s probably ¡¯cause he couldn¡¯t stop thinking about La. He was hoping and praying she was okay and he couldn¡¯t wait for morning so he could rush over to her apartment.


    He noticed it was morning tho it was still dark and he got off the bed immediately. Brielle was still asleep and with that, he crept into the bathroom and had his bath shortly. He hurriedly put on his clothes and grabbing his phone and car key, he rushed out of the mansion.


    He got into his car and drove off speedily.


    **


    In about 40 minutes, he arrived at the girl¡¯s apartment and the day was breaking already. He nced at his watch and the time was 7am. He heard a distant voice and he raised his head. It was La and Brielle. Brielle was dressed up and seems she was going to work. La was dressed heavily in a sweater and judging from how pale her eyes looked, she looked really sick.


    ¡± Will you be fine alone? ¡± Mira asked worriedly and La nodded. ¡± Yeah I will. You can go ¡± She said with a little smile. Mirah sighed before walking over to their mini car. She entered and La bade her a distant goodbye which she returned before driving off.


    La let out a sigh before walking back in. Shane sighed sadly as he bit his lips, suddenly regretting why he hadn¡¯te to tend to her yesterday. He was feeling guilty, she really looked unwell.


    He rushed out of his car and over to the door. He knocked gently at the door and he heard footsteps approaching.


    ¡± Mirah.. I told you I will be¡­ ¡± La said and when she finally opened the door, she was met with someone else. She stopped.


    ¡± Babe.. ¡± Shane tried to call but was interrupted when La walked back in, closing the door behind her.


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    Shane bit his lips slowly. She must be mad at him. It¡¯s his fault anyways, he should have tried to call her again or even try toe see her yesternight.


    ¡± La.. please, I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered and twisting the door knob unconsciously, she noticed she hadn¡¯t locked the door. He let out a sigh of relief and walked in. She wasn¡¯t in the living room when he got there and thought she was probably in her room.


    There were two rooms and he was oblivious of which to enter. He hadn¡¯t entered her room before, he had only stepped into their living room. He didn¡¯t have the time to check out the beauty of the house interior as he was more focused on getting to La and apologizing.


    He pushed one of the two doors opened and it was like he was fortunate, the first room he entered was where La was. Sheid on the bed, shivering and he rushed to her immediately after closing the door.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay? ¡± He asked worriedly as he helped her pull the nket to cover her body properly against cold. ¡± Hey ¡± He called but got no answer.


    ¡± I¡¯m really sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to not contact you after the call had ended itself, I thought you were going to call back and.. ¡±


    ¡± Can you stop!? ¡± La snapped at him, cutting him off. He bit his lips slightly. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered and try to touch her forehead to feel her temperature but shee moved away. ¡± I said I¡¯m sorry ¡± He said again. ¡± Do you want me to cuddle you now? ¡± He asked worriedly.


    ¡± Can you just leave me alone ¡± She said angrily. She wasn¡¯t really having an headache at that moment me, seemed the drugs she used yesternight worked but she was still feeling cold. ¡± Okay I¡¯m sorry. Was it cause I had refused toe yesternight? I really am sorry. It was just.. it waste and Brielle wasn¡¯t going to buy any lies if I had tried to ¡± Shane exined.


    La tried to sit up and Shane offered to help but she jerk his hands off. He let out a sigh. She seeded and turned to him. ¡± Why didn¡¯t you pick my calls. I called you severally and you ignored them purposely? Why? ¡¯cause you don¡¯t care or cause you had something important you was doing with Brielle? ¡± La asked suspiciously and a bit angry with a hint of jealousy in her voice.


    ¡± No, I didn¡¯t ignore your calls ¡¯cause I actually saw none. You didn¡¯t call me. I was even with my phone all through hoping you was gonna call but you didn¡¯t. And I would have called but I thought since you didn¡¯t call, you probably slept off and I didn¡¯t want to disturb you and really I couldn¡¯t get enough sleepst night ¡¯cause I was damn worried. It¡¯s one of the reasons I had to rush here early this morning ¡± He exined sincerely but she let out a scoff.


    ¡± Check your call logs then ¡± She said instead and he let out a sigh. ¡± You¡¯re really still not buying my exnations? ¡± He asked and she shook her head.


    ¡± Of course not, I can¡¯t bring myself to trust you like before anymore, it¡¯s like you¡¯re changing ever since Brielle¡¯s arrival ¡± She said and to avoid more awkward conversations of this such, Shane brought out his phone. He checked his call logs and he was more than shocked to see 10 missed calls from La.


    La saw his look and she let out a scoff. ¡± You¡¯re really good at faking expressions aren¡¯t you? ¡± She asked in a mocking tone. ¡± La, I¡¯m damn serious. I really didn¡¯t see your calls, I¡¯m shocked now.. I mean.. I.. ¡± He stuttered confusedly. He was more than confused and for the fact that he made sure he held his phone all along with him in case La called only to see that she truly called but he didn¡¯t see them.


    ¡± You really didn¡¯t see my calls? ¡± La asked when she noticed he had a sincere look on. He was obviously shocked that he missed her call. He was probably saying the truth anyways. But why didn¡¯t he see her calls? ¡± Wait .. Brielle¡­ ¡± La muttered angrily and suspiciously.


    She turned to Shane who was still looking confused and kept wondering what was wrong.


    ¡± Your phone,  was it muted? ¡± She asked and Shane shook his head. ¡± No, I don¡¯t mute my phone for no reasons and why would I mute my phone when I knew too well that I was expecting your calls? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Confirm if it¡¯s muted ¡± La insisted and he did and truly, it was muted.


    La studied Shane¡¯s suprised look and she confirmed her suspicions. ¡± Someone must have did this. I didn¡¯t ¡± He muttered and La nodded. ¡± Yeah Brielle¡­ ¡± She muttered and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± She probably knew you were expecting my call and she probably muted your phone and turned on the notification settings so you wouldn¡¯t be aware even if you missed a call ¡± La exined and Shane nodded.


    ¡± Oh maybe.. she must have done that when she asked me to get her her phone ¡± Shane muttered as he bit his lips slightly.


    ¡± So you know now that I wasn¡¯t really lying right? ¡± Shane asked and she nodded. He let out a sigh of relief.


    He moved closer to her and this time, she stayed still. He smiled lightly as he felt her temperature, it was normal. ¡± You seem okay now? ¡± He asked with a raised brow and she nodded. ¡± Yeah, I just feel a bit cold and I¡¯m obviously shivering ¡± She muttered.


    Shaneid on the bed t and she raised her brows. ¡± Come here ¡± He gestured to her and she let out a smile. She moved over to him andid beside him with her head on his chest as she snuggled closer to him.


    Shane covered them with the duvet as he pulled her more tightly to himself. ¡± I love you ¡± He muttered and pecked her forehead and she smiled before closing her eyes, almost immediately.. she dozed off and Shane did the same. He could sleep peacefully now.


    Meanwhile, his phone rang but cause of the fact that it was still muted, it made no disturbance at all as they slept off peacefully.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Gosh, where¡¯s he? ¡± Brielle muttered worriedly as she dialed his number severally. us suddenly walked in and he also had a worried look on.


    Brielle rushed to him immediately. ¡± Where¡¯s Shane? I have been trying to get across to him but he hasn¡¯t been picking my calls ¡± She rushed at once. us who had also been looking for Shane raised his brows as he tried to understand what was going on. He had also been dialing his number but to no avail.


    ¡± us.. ¡± Brielle called, snapping him out of his calls and he raised his brows. ¡± Where¡¯s Shane? ¡± She asked again and he let out a smile. ¡± Boss is fine. He¡¯s currently in an urgent meeting and he had to keep his phone muted. I would inform him when I¡¯m back at work to call you when he¡¯s done with the meeting ¡± us lied at once.


    ¡± But when did he leave? He left so early ¡® Brielle said and he nodded. ¡± Yeah, the meeting is really an important one ¡± He lied further and Brielle nodded as she let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡± So why are you home then? Shouldn¡¯t you be at the meeting with him? ¡± She asked. ¡± Um yeah, I¡¯m here to get some important files for him. He told me they were in his room. He actually went to the meeting with his secretary ¡± us formed another lie and Brielle nodded until realization hit her.


    ¡± Wait.. secretary? ¡± She asked hoping it wasn¡¯t La. us understood immediately. ¡± Oh.. no.. ¡± He faked a shortugh. ¡± It¡¯s Tina. La¡¯s just an assistant and she actually can¡¯t go on business meetings with him ¡± He exined and Brielle nodded with a sigh of relief.


    ¡± Alright then, I should go get the files ¡± us said and Brielle nodded. With that, he hurried upstairs.


    He came back some minutester with an empty hand. Brielle raised her brows. ¡± Weirdly, I can¡¯t find the files ¡± He lied and she nodded. ¡± Oh ¡±


    ¡± I guess the file won¡¯t be worked on today again. He would bring it along with him to work tomorrow ¡± us said and she nodded again.


    ¡± I should leave then ¡± He said and turned to leave. ¡± Please do tell him to call me when¡¯s he out of the meeting ¡± Brielle reminded and us nodded. ¡± Sure ma¡¯am ¡± He said and with that, walked out of the mansion while Brielle let out a silent sigh.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


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    La opened her eyes lightly and Shane¡¯s arm were wrapped around her. He was still asleep and she stared endlessly at his handsome face. Shane tossed sleepily to her side and their face came in contact with each other and their lips touched lightly.


    La took advantage of what happened as she moved a bit closer and kissed him deeply, Shane opened his eyes slightly and when he saw it was La. He responded and kissed her back.  Shane broke the kiss.


    ¡± You¡¯re fine now? ¡± Shane asked as he touched her forehead and her temperature was back to normal. He wanted to know if she was still cold. ¡± No, I¡¯m fine now. All thanks to you ¡± She said and he let out a smile.


    They both sat up at the same time like they had nned and they looked at each other in suprise before letting out a chuckle.


    Shane¡¯s hand grabbed his phone and his eyes widened at his missed calls. La noticed his look. ¡± Is itte already? ¡± La asked and he shook his head.


    ¡± Not really, it¡¯s just that I got tons of missed calls from Brielle and us.. they¡¯re probably worried. I¡¯m sure us¡¯s calling for a business purpose ¡± He said.


    ¡± Oh ¡­ I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered and Shane turned to her. ¡± No, you did nothing wrong. It¡¯s my responsibility to take care of you ¡± He said and pecked her lips. She smiled lightly and he did the same.


    ¡± I should leave then ¡± He said and she nodded. He turned to her. ¡± You will be fine right? ¡± He asked worriedly. She nodded. ¡± Yeah, you should leave and probably go home. I¡¯m sure Brielle¡¯s gonna be really worried ¡± She said and Shane chuckled.


    He poked her nose lightly. ¡± And since when do you care about how Brielle¡¯s gonna feel? ¡± He asked and she let out a scoff.  ¡± You should be d I care a bit ¡± She said and he chuckled.


    ¡± Bye then ¡± He said and pecked her cheeks this time around. He grabbed his phone and his car keys and stood up, ready to leave. ¡± I shouldn¡¯t escort you? ¡± La asked and he shook his head.


    ¡± No I will be fine. Just rest here baby ¡± He said and blew her a kiss. La chuckled and watched as he walk out of the room.


    ** Shane¡¯s Mansion **


    ¡± Oh Thank Goodness ¡± Brielle let out a sigh of relief immediately Shane walked in together with us. She hugged him softly. ¡± You¡¯re okay right? You¡¯re fine? The meeting wasn¡¯t stressful was it? ¡± She rushed at once.


    ¡± Meeting? ¡± Shane thought confusedly and nced at us who winked at him. ¡± Oh, yeah. The meeting wasn¡¯t that stressful ¡± He said and she nodded as she broke the hug. ¡± Do you want me to prepare something for you? ¡± She asked but he shook his head. ¡± No, I¡¯m fine ¡± He said and she nodded.


    ¡± I should go rest inside then ¡± He told her and gestured to us to follow him and he did and they both walked away to his room.


    ** Next day **


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    Shane heard a knock at his door. ¡± Come in ¡± He said and to his uptmost suprise, La walked in. ¡± No.. no.. no.. no ¡± He said shooking his head as he said them while La only smiled.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± Come on, why would youe to work again? ¡± He asked worriedly as he stood up and walked over to her. He felt her temperature and it was normal, seems she was okay after all but Shane wasn¡¯t contented. He still thinks she was supposed to be resting.


    ¡± ¡®Cause I¡¯m fine now and we are on a school break, I don¡¯t have to go to school for some months now and since it¡¯s that way, it means I have to work ¡± She said but Shane shook his head. ¡± But still.. I asked you to take the day off ¡± He said and she shook her head.


    ¡± No, you said that two days ago and I took the day off which was yesterday ¡± She said smartly and Shane scoffed.


    ¡± You¡¯re really fine right? ¡± He asked and she nodded.


    ¡± Alright then. So why¡¯re you here? ¡± He asked when he noticed she wasn¡¯t with no files. ¡± Are you busy? ¡± She asked instead and he nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m pretty busy ¡± He muttered as they walked over to his desk. ¡± Is it something I could help with? ¡± She asked, sitting a part of her butt on his desk while he sat on his seat. Shane let out a chuckle and she raised her brows.


    ¡± What? Do you think I can¡¯t help with them? I¡¯m also studying business administration ¡± She said as she rolled her eyes and he chuckled.


    ¡± I know right, but it¡¯s not something you could help with ¡± Shane said and she let out a sad sigh. ¡± I should leave then ¡± She muttered. ¡± But you could help tho.. ¡± He trailed off and she raised her brows. ¡± What is it? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Just sit right in front of me while I work. Staring at your face while working is gon¡¯ increase my working pace ¡± He said and she let out a scoff.


    ¡± Yeah. Bye ¡± She said and waved tightly as she walked out of his office. Shane chuckled as he focused on the files before him.


    **


    ¡± You should give this to Shane ¡± Tina dropped some files on La¡¯s desk. La took a nce at the file before looking up at Tina with a raised brow.


    ¡± And why am I always the one to give him files? ¡± She asked. ¡± ¡®Cause I¡¯m busy ¡± Tina replied with a scoff.


    ¡± Well I¡¯m busy too ¡± La gestured at the numerous files sitting on her table. ¡± What? Your job is just to make and set appointments, I do the most tedious work and I think you should be grateful I give you good reasons to go see your boyfriend ¡± She said with a wink and walked away leaving La whose cheeks flushed in embarrassment.


    ¡± How did she know? ¡± She thought as she stood up and grabbed the files as she walked out of their office. ¡± us must have told her ¡± She thought and stopped abruptly as she got to Shane¡¯s office door.


    She knocked gently at the door an after some few seconds, she was asked toe in. Her gazended on Brielle who was seating on a seat beside Shane¡¯s and they both looked busy as they walked on some things.


    ¡± You can drop the files on the table and leave ¡± Shane said without looking up. ¡± Ye.. yes sir ¡± She muttered and moved over to the desk.


    ¡± Wow, you¡¯re really getting it ¡± Shane said surprisingly as he looked at what Brielle was doing. Brielle let out a proud scoff. ¡± What? I¡¯m also the CEO of apany. It¡¯s not my first time doing stuffs like this ¡± She said proudly and Shane also scoffed.


    ¡± What? Like I don¡¯t do stuffs like this too? I only got confused a bit ¡± He said and she looked at him with a smile before returning her attention back to what she was doing.


    ¡± Then you should be d you got a brilliant and helpful wife like me ¡± She said and Shane chuckled before looking away as he also focused on his work.


    It seems they had really forgotten La was still in the room with them. ¡± They must be really busy ¡± La thought as she walked out of his office. ¡± She is helping him with a work he¡¯s been finding it confused to do, but can I do that? Can I render him assistance on an office work if he¡¯s confused. Can I give him best ideas to manage hispany when something wanna go wrong? Obviously not! Cause it¡¯s not what I know. I know not everything about business. I¡¯m still learning, I¡¯m a student. But Brielle, she seems like she would be of great help to hi always. She would always assist him with office works and even help him manage hispany because she also manages apany of her own ¡± La thought as she walked back into her office, absentmindedly.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Tina asked when she noticed La¡¯s mood changed. ¡± Yeah I¡¯m fine ¡± She muttered.


    Their Office stationed cell phone suddenly rang and La picked it. ¡± Hello ¡± She said. ¡± Hi La. Could you please get my husband a cup of coffee, I think he might need it ¡± Brielle said and La nodded, wondering why she sounded polite but she answered anyways.


    ¡± Alright ma¡¯am ¡± She said and the call cut.


    ¡± A coffee ¡± La muttered and stood up, she exited their office.


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    La got the coffee and walked over to Shane¡¯s office. She knocked gently at the door and instead of she hearing amand for her toe in, she only heard approaching footsteps. She raised her brows slightly as she was a bit confused. They didn¡¯t want her in or what?


    The door finally opened and Brielle appeared. ¡± Here ¡± She handed over the coffee to her. Brielle let out a little smile as she collected the coffee from La but La noticed her expression changed slowly.


    ¡± Is something wrong? ¡± She was forced to ask, not like she cared anyways. ¡± Yeah, the coffee is cold ¡± Brielle muttered and La raised her brows.


    ¡± Yeah, who would want a hot coffee in the afternoon? ¡± La asked in confusion. ¡± Um, he actually likes hot coffee and it doesn¡¯t matter which time of the day, please get him a hot one ¡± Brielle said.


    ¡± Oh ¡± La muttered and then nodded. She collected the coffee back from her and Brielle walked back in, closing the door. ¡± Where¡¯s the coffee? ¡± She heard Shane ask Brielle. ¡± She got you a cold coffee, I guess she wasn¡¯t aware you¡¯d always liked your coffee hot ¡± Brielle replied. ¡± Oh ¡± Shane muttered.


    La let out a sigh before walking away back to where she got the coffee from. ¡± He¡¯d always loved his coffee hot? Howe I¡¯m not aware ¡± She thought as she walked away.


    She walked back to the office after changing the cold coffee to a hot one. This time around, she was asked toe in. Probably they were too busy toe open the door.


    She twisted the door knob and pushed the door opened, Shane was seated on his seat while Brielle was behind him, massaging his shoulders. La didn¡¯t know how to feel or how she felt at that moment but she knew she was hurt. She walked over to them with a changed expression ¨C probably to a sad one.


    She dropped the coffee on the table making a short bang but it didn¡¯t spill as it was covered. They both looked up at her but she ignored them and began walking out without saying a word.


    ¡± Don¡¯t you think your secretary is being too rude? You¡¯re her boss and I¡¯m her boss¡¯s wife. She shouldn¡¯t act rude ¡± Brielle said but Shane kept quiet. He didn¡¯t say a word. Brielle scoffed silently and continued massaging his shoulders.


    She should go on with her ns. ¡± Do you want me to prepare anything for you at home or should I get something for you at home? I want to go do something at home really quick ¡± Brielle said and Shane looked up at her.


    ¡± Why are you going home? ¡± He asked. ¡± Nothing, I just wanna do some things at home. Do you need any files or any thing? ¡± She asked again. ¡± Yeah I guess. There are some documents inside the bedside drawer, please get them for me ¡± He said and she nodded. ¡± Are the files for a contract or what? ¡±


    ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s this new contract we¡¯re trying to consider ¡± He muttered. ¡± I could help with it or what do you think? ¡±N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± Yeah maybe ¡± He replied and she nodded. ¡± Alright then, I should leave now ¡± She said and Shane nodded as she walked out of the office.


    Shane let out an exhausting sigh as he massaged his temples. Tho Brielle had been of great help but he can¡¯t deny the fact the the work was still stressful.


    But Brielle really helped a lot, she understands everything perfectly and she¡¯s fast too.


    He suddenly thought of La and he let out a short sigh. He grabbed his phone and sent a text to her. He dropped his phone and stretched his hands.


    He grabbed the coffee sitting on his desk and tool a sip. His phone beeped indicating he had a message and he dropped the coffee. He grabbed his phone and it was a text from La, she had reply.


    He dropped his phone and took his coffee again and sipped slowly as he waited for La¡¯s arrival.


    Few minutester, the door pushed open and La walked in, she wasn¡¯t looking angry nor happy. She walked in with a neutral expression on with her hands folded under her bre**asts. ¡± I¡¯m here. What do you want? ¡± She asked at once and Shane let out a tired sigh.


    He knew she was angry at that moment or jealous ¡¯cause of Brielle. ¡± Are you mad at me? ¡± Shane asked and she let out a scoff.


    ¡± Is that supposed to be a question? ¡± She asked as she rolled her eyes. ¡± You know I love you right? ¡± Shane said and she rolled her eyes. She moved closer to his desk and nced at the files.


    ¡± You¡¯re done with them? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± Yeah, Brielle helped with it making it easier ¡± He said and La nodded. ¡± I guess. She¡¯s really of help to you than I could ever be ¡± She muttered thest part to herself.


    ¡± Do you want us to hang outter in the evening? ¡± Shane asked but she shook her head. ¡± No, you should rest since you¡¯ve done a lot today ¡± She replied. Shane raised his brows suspiciously. ¡± Is it that you are mad at me or something? ¡± He asked but she shook her head.


    ¡± No, I¡¯m not, I just want you to get some rest ¡± She said and Shane nodded. ¡± I should go back to work before your wife arrives ¡± She said as she made to leave. ¡± How are you feeling now? ¡± He asked and she turned and turned to him. ¡± I¡¯m fine now, thanks ¡± She muttered and her eyesnded on the coffee sitting on Shane¡¯s desk.


    ¡± You really don¡¯t like cold coffee no matter what time of the day it is? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± Why didn¡¯t you tell me? ¡± She snapped and Shane was suprised. ¡± I.. you never asked and why are you so bothered about it? ¡± He asked confusedly.


    La let out a sigh. ¡± It¡¯s nothing ¡± She muttered as she made her way out of his office leaving Shane in confusion.


    ¡± It¡¯s because you made me feel Brielle has the upper hand. I sincerely thinks she has the upper hand. Who am I kidding anyways, they¡¯ve knew each other for years now and it¡¯s only been months since we got to know each other. I probably know nothing about him ¡± She thought slowly as she walked back into her office.


    **


    ¡± Why¡¯s she requesting to see me? ¡± La asked us as they both walked over to Shane¡¯s office. Brielle had requested to see her in Shane¡¯s office.


    ¡± Prepare for the worst ¡± us teased as he escorted her to the office¡¯s door before heading to his own office.


    La scoffed before walking in slowly. ¡± I¡¯m here ¡± She muttered and the duo looked up. They were seated right beside each other as they worked together on Shane¡¯s desk.


    ¡± Could you please help with this? ¡± Brielle asked as she gestured to a bunch of files on the desk. La walked over to the desk and nced at the files. ¡± What do I do? ¡± She asked confusedly.


    ¡± Just sort them out please ¡± Brielle replied. Shane continued with his work as Brielle instructed La on what to do. ¡± You can sit over there ¡± She gestured to the couch avable in the office and La nodded. She heaped the numerous files on her hands as she walked over to the couch and sat down. She began doing as instructed by Brielle.


    ***


    ¡± So, you busy in the evening? ¡± Brielle suddenly asked Shane and he looked at her. ¡± Huh? ¡±


    ¡± Do you want us to go on a night date after work? ¡± She asked and Shane coughed lightly. He took a nce at La whose head was lowered as she worked on the files but Shane knew she could listen to their conversations.


    Brielle noticed this and a smirk yed on her lips. ¡± So what you think? ¡± She asked again. ¡± Um.. I think I need to get some rest, we¡¯ve been working all day. We should rest ¡± He said and Brielle nodded in agreement.


    ¡± Alright then ¡± She muttered. She suddenly raised her head to La. ¡± La are you almost done? ¡± She asked and La raised her head to them. ¡± Yeah, almost ¡± She muttered and Brielle nodded before standing up. She walked over to her. She sat down beside her and she raised her brows. ¡± Do you think you can ever take Shane away from me? ¡± She whispered and La raised her head. She had a raised brows on.


    ¡± What¡¯s his favorite food for breakfast? ¡± She asked and La raised her brows confusedly.


    Why was she suddenly asking her all these questions?


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    ¡± What are you talking about? ¡± La asked almost in a stutter. ¡± You know absolutely nothing about him. I have known him for years and I know literally everything about him. But you.. I don¡¯t even think you know what his worst fear is? ¡± She asked and La looked away defeated.


    Brielle chuckled. ¡± I guess I¡¯m right then. I would advise you littledy. Give up. He¡¯s mine ¡± She said sternly and stood up with a fake smile as she walked over to Shane. She sat down and Shane passed him a questioning look, she only smiled at him.


    **


    It was time for La to leave for home and she decided against going to Shane¡¯s office. She walked out of thepany and headed home straight.


    ¡± She¡¯s noting? ¡± Shane didn¡¯t know when he said that out aloud. Normally, La would be in his office at that moment, probably to bade him goodnight. She does that always before going home.


    ¡± I guess she ain¡¯ting today then ¡± Brielle said walking in. Shane raised his brows. ¡± You mean La right? ¡±


    ¡± Um yeah ¡± Shane muttered as he itched his neck awkwardly. ¡± She left some minutes ago ¡± Brielle said and he raised his brows in suprise. ¡± Really? ¡± He asked and she nodded.


    ¡± Oh ¡± He muttered disappointedly. ¡± We should leave then ¡± He added and Brielle nodded. They both walked out of thepany and entering into their different cars, they drove home.


    Shane texted La while he was inside the car and she responded some minutester.


    He dialed her number instead and she picked after two rings. ¡± Why did you leave without saying goodbye? ¡± Was the first thing Shane said. ¡± I just didn¡¯t think it was necessary any more since we seen each other frequently today ¡± She replied but Shane knew something wasn¡¯t right.


    ¡± Do you want us to meet to talk things out? ¡± Shane asked worriedly. ¡± No, why would you say that? ¡± La asked.


    ¡± I just feel like things ain¡¯t right anymore. It feels like you¡¯re losing vibes in this rtionship and I don¡¯t want that. I want us to talk things out ¡± He muttered worriedly. ¡± We¡¯re fine, I promise ¡± She said and he nodded.


    ¡± I hope ¡±


    ¡± I guess that¡¯s a bye then ¡± La said and he nodded. ¡± Bye. I love you ¡± He said at once. ¡± I love you too ¡± She hesitated for a while and Shane¡¯s hunch thinking something isn¡¯t right increased.


    ¡± Bye ¡± He muttered anyways and the call ended from La¡¯s side. He let out a disturbing sigh as various thoughts roamed on his head.


    ** Next day **


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    ¡± Gosh I¡¯m really crazy. Why would I give him this at work? ¡± She thought. She has ordered some cheese steak online for Shane and tho they were damn expensive. She just wanted to get him a thing.


    Since Brielle now cooks for him, he wouldn¡¯t want to reject a food she had ordered for him ¨C an expensive one at that.


    She folded her hand into a fist as she made to knock but decided against it. Strangely, she was nervous. What if he rejects it since he had once told her he doesn¡¯t eat food prepared by outsiders.


    Gosh, why would she bother herself when she¡¯s aware of this. Gathering enough courage, he pushed the door opened and maybe a bit against what she had been thinking, Brielle was in his office with him but she was seated on the couch while he was on his seat in front of the desk.


    ¡± Hey ¡± Shane called and Brielle looked up at La who walked in with a bag. She raised her brows when her gazended on the bag. La ignored her gaze and walked over to Shane. She dropped the bag on his desk and he raised his brows.


    ¡± You got me something? ¡± He asked and she nodded. ¡± Yeah, I got you some nice food ¡± She replied as she watched him bring out the package out of the bag.


    ¡± What is it? ¡± He asked as he tried opening the packaged food. ¡± See for yourself ¡± She replied.


    Brielle scoffed inwardly as she watched them in jealousy. ¡± She wouldn¡¯t give up huh? ¡± She muttered annoyingly.


    Shane suddenly opened the package and he let out a sneeze. Brielle¡¯s eyes widened and she rushed over to the scene while La raised her brows confusedly at Shane who kept on sneezing.


    ¡± Hey are you okay? ¡± She asked worriedly. ¡± What the hell do you think you¡¯re doing!? ¡± Brielle shouted angrily as she pulled the stic out of the desk and the food spilled on the floor.


    La¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡± What are you doing!? ¡± She snapped angrily. ¡± I should ask you that same question! ¡± Brielle snapped back. ¡± It¡¯s fine Brielle ¡± Shane had stopped sneezing by now.


    ¡± Why would you spill that away!? ¡± La asked with a broken voice, she was almost in tears. She just got rejected and for the fact that the meal was expensive too. She wasted her effort. She only wanted to do something for him, to make him happy the same way he looked happy while eating Brielle¡¯s food but she got rejected.


    ¡± Why would you buy him cheese steak when you know too well that he¡¯s allergic to anything cheese! ¡± She snapped and La¡¯s eyes widened in suprise.


    ¡± He¡¯s allergic to cheese? ¡± La asked surprisingly like she was just hearing that for the first time. Brielle scoffed with a secret smirk. ¡± So you¡¯re not even aware! What kind of a girlfriend are you!? And you say you care and you could take care of him but you don¡¯t even know a thing about him, tell me are you after him ¡¯cause of his money or you¡¯re just.. ¡±


    ¡± Alright that¡¯s enough Brielle ¡± Shane cut her off and she let out a scoff. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered dejectedly, sadly and guiltily. She was feeling those three at that moment. ¡± I wille pack this then. I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered and without listening to anything, she rushed out of the office. The tears she had been holding fell freely from her eyes.


    She wiped it slowly as she walked away to get a cleaner. She escorted the cleaner to clean Shane¡¯s office and after they were done, she walked out with her without saying a word to Shane who tried to get a medium to talk to La.


    *** The Girl¡¯s Apartment ***


    Throughout the day, La avoided Shane and Brielle. She wouldn¡¯t say a word to Shane who had tried to talk to her.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± So, that happened? ¡± Mirah asked and she nodded. ¡± Yeah, I feel hurt, sad and guilty at the same time. I really can¡¯t believe myself, I don¡¯t even know nothing about his allergies or about some of his best food and now that I even think about it, I even know nothing about his family or his childhood. I had never asked him any of those things but Brielle¡­ She knows all that. I think Brielle really deserves him more than I do. I don¡¯t even¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Alright, that¡¯s enough. You shouldn¡¯t think more about this ¡± Mirah said but she let out a sigh. ¡± I really don¡¯t think I deserve him. I should just give up. Brielle should have him instead ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± I should inform Shane about this ¡± She muttered and grabbed her phone.


    She dialed Shane¡¯s number. He picked almost immediately.¡± La, I¡¯m sorry for not informing you earlier about the¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Let¡¯s meet at that restaurant we met before ¡± She cut him off and hanged up.


    ¡± You¡¯re really going to just leave? ¡± Mirah asked and La let out a sigh as she put on a thick hoodie. ¡± I guess ¡± She muttered and grabbed her phone before walking out of the apartment.


    ** At A Private Restaurant **


    ¡± La, if it¡¯s about earlier. It¡¯s really nothing I swear. Everyone makes mistakes, you made a mistake and it¡¯s nothing that big, it¡¯s just.. ¡±


    ¡± Shane you don¡¯t understand, do you? I don¡¯t think we¡¯re really meant for each other. I really think you would be okay with Brielle. I want the best for you and you should know that. I don¡¯t even know a thing about you.. I know absolutely nothing about you and I can¡¯t even help you with any of your office work but Brielle.. she can do all that. She¡¯s a great cook, she knows your favorite and your allergies. She can also help with your office work, but me.. none of that can I do ¡­ I¡¯m sorry. We should really break apart ¡± She muttered.


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    ¡± La.. ¡± Shane called sadly and hurtfully. ¡± Please. Please let¡¯s do this ¡± She muttered and he let out a sigh. ¡± Is it what you really want? We could fix things, you know? We don¡¯t have to break apart. I promised to amend things and set things straight and right and I would. Please.. ¡± Shane pleaded but she shook her head.


    ¡± It¡¯s what I want. I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered and Shane shut his eyes hurtfully as he tries to prevent his tears from falling. He looked up at her and La had to hide her hurt look. She knew Shane wouldn¡¯t be okay and he would definitely feel hurt but she only wants the best for him. She feels she¡¯s not good enough for him.


    ¡± Shane, please. Let¡¯s just put an end to this. You should love Brielle instead, she¡¯s your wife. Try to love her please ¡± La pleaded but Shane shook his head.


    ¡± Is she the one that told you to do this!? Is she threatening you? ¡± Shane asked as more tears rolled down his cheeks.


    ¡± Shane.. ¡±


    ¡± La I love you! ¡± Shane raised his voice as tears rolled down his cheeks. He moved closer to her and held her hands. ¡± Please I love you. I don¡¯t think I would be okay at all with us breaking apart please¡­ ¡± He begged as more tears rolled down his cheeks.


    ¡± Shane.. ¡± He hugged her preventing her from talking. ¡± Please don¡¯t say anything. Just calm down and let¡¯s talk things out. Please ¡± He pleaded.


    La released herself from his hold and he looked up at her. She wiped his tears slowly with her thumb. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, please don¡¯t cry. It hurts ¡± She muttered. ¡± So why are you leaving? You know too well we can¡¯t do without each other. I know you love me so much just like I do and we can¡¯t do without each other, so please ¡± He begged in tears but she shook her head.


    ¡± I love you ¡± La muttered. ¡± But I¡¯m sorry, I really am. Please stay with Brielle, she sincerely loves you ¡± She muttered. Shane wiped his tears and then let out a sad sigh.


    ¡± It¡¯s what you want right? ¡± He asked sadly and she nodded. ¡± I love you ¡± He muttered and pulled her to him swiftly. He pinned her tightly and smashed his lips on her roughly as he poured his frustration and sadness into the kiss. La responded with the same pace and they both kissed deeply.


    Shane broke the kiss and let out a sad smile. ¡± If it¡¯s what you want then okay ¡± He said and she smiled lightly. ¡± Thanks ¡± She muttered and he nodded.


    ¡± You wanna wait a bit or?¡­ ¡±


    ¡± No, I should leave now ¡± La muttered and walked out of the restaurant. Shane sighed deeply as he watched her leave hurtfully. He hit his fist on the table frustratedly and angrily. Why would she suddenly want to break apart? He remembered how hard he had tried before he could get her and now he lost her again.


    She¡¯s always so quick to give up. He sighed again as he wiped a tear that was about to fall. He would have loved to have a drink or two to calm his nerves down but he wouldn¡¯t want to get drunk.


    He grabbed his car key and phone and walked out of the restaurant. He got into his car. ¡± Where to sir? ¡± His driver asked. ¡± My private estate ¡± He muttered and the driver nodded, he ignited the car¡¯s engine and drove off.


    ** Shane¡¯s Mansion **


    ¡± Where¡¯s he? ¡± Brielle asked worriedly as he paraded in the sitting room. ¡± I¡¯m sure it was La who called earlier. But he should be home by now right? ¡± She thought.


    She couldn¡¯t take it anymore, she grabbed her car key and her phone before rushing out of the mansion. She got into her car and drove off to La¡¯s Apartment.


    She got there and rushed to the door. She knocked gently at the door and some minutester, La appeared with a puffy and red face. It looked like she had been crying and her look wasn¡¯t something that showed she was okay or happy. She had an unhappy look on.


    ¡± Um, are you okay? ¡± Brielle found herself asking. She was suddenly getting worried. ¡± What do you want? ¡± La asked instead, ignoring her question.


    ¡± Um where¡¯s Shane? He hasn¡¯t returned ever since ¡± She asked and La raised her brows like she was suprised. ¡± Really? I left him hours ago. This is.. ¡± She nced at her phone to check what the time was.


    ¡± This is 10pm, I left him at around 7pm. Have you tried dialing his number? ¡± She asked and Brielle nodded. ¡± Yeah I did but he wouldn¡¯t pick ¡± She replied.


    ¡± I guess he¡¯s fine. He¡¯s probably somewhere cooling off his head ¡± La muttered and Brielle raised her brows.


    ¡± Did something happen between you two? What is it? ¡± She asked curiously. ¡± What you¡¯ve always wanted to happen, happened. We broke up, I guess you should be d now since you can have him all to yourself and do take care of him please ¡± La said and made to walk in but Brielle stopped her as she held her hand.


    La turned to her with a raised brow. ¡± Why did you do that? Why did you leave him? I thought you loved him? ¡± She asked and La let out an unbelievable scoff.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ¡± And why should you care? It¡¯s what you wanted. You wanted me to give up and release him for you and I did, I don¡¯t think there should be anyint ¡± La said and released herself from Brielle¡¯s grip. She walked back inside leaving Brielle outside, strangely she was feeling weird and was a bit bothered.


    This wasn¡¯t what she was meant to feel. She was supposed to be happy that it happened, La gave up and she can have Shane all to herself now but strangely, she¡¯s not feeling that.


    ¡± Am I okay? ¡± She asked herself as she walked back into her car.


    ** Shane¡¯s Private Mansion **


    ¡± How did you know I was here? ¡± Shane asked Alec who rushed in looking all worried. ¡± Dude you got me all worried. Brielle wouldn¡¯t stop disturbing me with calls. I had to lie to her that you was with me. She was damn worried, why wouldn¡¯t you pick her calls? And what¡¯s wrong with you? Why are there traces of tears on your face? ¡± Alec rushed at once that for some seconds Shane got confused on which to reply to first.


    ¡± I¡¯m fine or maybe I¡¯m not ¡± Shane replied as hended his butt on the bed. Alec did the same. ¡± What¡¯s wrong? What happened? ¡± Alec asked curiously.


    ¡± La left ¡± Shane muttered but Alec was confused. He raised his brows. ¡± Left how? You mean you two kinda break up? ¡± He asked unbelievably as realization hit him.


    ¡± Yeah, that ¡± Shane muttered. ¡± But why? And when? Why would she do that? ¡± Alec was confused. ¡± I really don¡¯t know. I¡¯m just as confused as you are. She only talked about her not being good for me and Brielle should be the one with me and some other excuses ¡± He muttered and Alec raised his brows.


    ¡± Do you think Brielle threatened her or said some things to her that made her take this action? ¡± Alec asked but Shane shook his head. ¡± I don¡¯t really know. I just don¡¯t know ¡± He muttered as he held his chest suddenly.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Alec asked worriedly and he nodded. ¡± Yeah, it¡¯s just my chest.. it aches ¡± He muttered hurtfully as he started another round of tears and Alec sighed sadly. He pulled Shane to himself andforted him.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Can you stop with the tears please? Come on ¡± Mirah groaned but La couldn¡¯t stop. She kept the tears pouring. Mirah sighed tiredly.


    ¡± Why would you cry when you clearly pushed him away yourself? You told him you weren¡¯t interested anymore and I¡¯m sure he¡¯s definitely crying his eyes out somewhere and you too¡­ ¡± She sighed as La¡¯s tears dampened her clothes the more as she hugged her tightly to herself.


    ¡± You still love him right? ¡± Mirah asked and La nodded. ¡± I never stopped loving him and I don¡¯t really think I can but.. I just don¡¯t belong to him ¡± She muttered and Mirah sighed.


    ¡± Then just chill okay and stop with the tears please ¡± Mirah pleaded. ¡± I can¡¯t.. it hurts, it really hurts ¡± She cried the more.


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    * Next Day *


    * Shane¡¯s Mansion *


    ¡± You¡¯re back ¡± Brielle said happily as Shane walked in into the mansion with a neutral expression on ¨C or maybe he had no expression on.


    ¡± Sorry for getting you all worried ¡± Was all he said to her as he walked over to the stairs without sparing her a nce.


    Brielle rushed after him almost immediately, by then he had walked in into his suite. She caught up with him and stood at his front, making him pause on his tracks. ¡± What is it? ¡± He wasn¡¯t in the mood for a round of questions or talks. He wasn¡¯t in the mood to talk at all.


    He had cried all night and his head at that moment was probably spinning. He just had to keep it in ¡¯cause he still had tons of files to tend do at work.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Brielle asked worriedly. ¡± Do I not look okay? ¡± He asked with no expression on. ¡± La told me you two broke up? Is that really true? ¡± She asked, looking really worried but Shane wasn¡¯t really noticing her worried expression. He had other things going on, on his head at that moment.


    ¡± She told you that? ¡± Shane asked to be sure and Brielle nodded in confirmation. ¡± Yeah, she had traces of tears on her face and she wasn¡¯t looking really good when I went to her apartment and I had to ask what was wrong ¡± Brielle exined and Shane let out a sigh.


    He really can¡¯t believe La, he¡¯s still confused on why she made that decision when she clearly knew it¡¯s gonna be impossible for them to be apart.


    ¡± I will be fine ¡± Shane muttered as he walked away into his room. Brielle let out a frustrating sigh. She hadn¡¯t slept a winkst night as she was damn worried about Shane¡¯s safety, even after Alec had told her he( Shane ) was with him. Strangely, she was still worried.


    She was worried about how he would be feeling then, after breaking up with La. Would he really be fine? And her thoughts had been proved right, merely seeing him, just a nce at him. One would know he isn¡¯t okay. His face are all puffy and there are still some traces of dried tears on his face, he also had little dark circles under his eye region and that alone was enough prove that he had been crying instead of sleeping.


    Strangely, she was feeling guilty. She knew she was definitely the cause of why La had ended her rtionship with Shane. She thought she would be overjoyed and happy if that happened but at the moment, she¡¯s feeling bad and sad.


    Seeing Shane cry ¡¯cause of La is disheartening to her but at the same time, she was feeling sorry for him. She had caused it. She was the factor responsible for their break apart. Shane must really be in love with her ( La ) and his attitude towards the break up is a prove he¡¯s really in love with La and probably can¡¯t do without her. While she ( Brielle), he obviously felt no thing for her again.


    La must be really right after all, but she should give up that easily? She should try her best right? She really can¡¯t believe herself, she¡¯s giving up so easily.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± You don¡¯t really want it? ¡± Brielle asked sadly as she pushed the sk to Shane¡¯s front again. She had been pleading with him to eat something but he had been refusing.


    He had been working for hours ever since he got to work and he hadn¡¯t tasted anything, not even water. ¡± Are you nning to starve yourself? Come on.. you might fall sick as a result of too much stress with no food in you ¡± She pleaded but he only gave his attention to the files he was holding closer to his eye, staring at them closely.


    ¡± Please.. do you want me to get La for you then? ¡± Brielle was forced to ask and Shane looked up at her abruptly. ¡± I mean.. I could just ask her toe work on some things here and that way you could get to see her since she had been refusing to see you ever since she arrived at work ¡± Brielle said forcefully. She knows that¡¯s not right, I mean for a wife to want to help her husband get his concubine attention.


    La had refused to say a word to Shane when he had asked her to bring a file to his table. She only did as instructed and went almost immediately, ignoring Shane who had tried to say a word to her.


    Shane noticed some dark spots on her face as Brielle had said, truly she must have been crying the same way he has been crying. But why would she insists on them breaking up when it¡¯s at a disadvantage to her and he wasn¡¯t evenining.


    He doesn¡¯t care if she can¡¯t help him in office works now, he believes she would be able to helpter in the future after she¡¯s done at school and she would be able to help just the same way Brielle had helped. Why was she suddenly taking all these serious? He hadn¡¯t even made not even a singleint her about not being able to do things Brielle can do. He doesn¡¯t care, he only loves her and that¡¯s all.


    He hadn¡¯t been able to think straight ever since then, even the files he has been tending to ever since he got to work, he kept making mistake. He knew he would have to find someone or he would go over the files again.


    ¡± Should I? ¡± Brielle cut him off his thoughts and he nodded. ¡± Please do ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± You would eat once she¡¯s here right? ¡± Brielle asked to be sure. ¡± I guess ¡± He muttered and she nodded before walking out of his office and she headed over to La¡¯s office.


    ***


    La walked in after wiping her almost dried tears. She sniffed in some tears silently as she walked over to the couch and she sat down not bothering to spare Shane any nce at all.


    Brielle handed over the files she was to sort out and she let out a nod as she took the files from Brielle.


    ¡± Will you please eat now? ¡± Brielle whispered to Shane. Shane let out a sigh as he diverted his gaze from La. He let out a short nod. Brielle let out a smile as she set his food.


    **


    Shane hadn¡¯t taken more than five spoons when he dropped the cutlery he was using to eat. Brielle raised her brows but he ignored it. He drank a little water and continued with his work. ¡± I¡¯m done ¡± La suddenly said and Brielle walked over to her ¡±


    ¡± Thanks ¡± Brielle muttered as she took the files from La. La let out a small nod and a little smile. She stood up and with that, walked out of the office.


    Brielle turned to Shane whose gaze was still fixed at the door as he watched La leave. He had a hurt look on and he sighed softly before looking away. Brielle let out a sigh as he walked over to Shane.


    ¡± You really love her that much? ¡± She asked with a hint of hurt in her voice. ¡± Tell me the truth like seriously, you don¡¯t feel any thing for me again? ¡± She asked tho she knew what the truth was but she wanted to hear him say it.


    Shane only kept quiet as he only stared at her. Brielle let out a sad chuckle. ¡± I guess that means a yes ¡± She muttered sadly.


    ¡± But it¡¯s all my fault anyways. I shouldn¡¯t have left for so long, I shouldn¡¯t have ignored our wedding contract selflessly¡­ ¡± She chuckled again slowly.


    ¡± I just didn¡¯t know this would happen. I never thought any of this such would happen. You falling for anotherdy except from me and.. I just thought since we were acting on a contract anyways, you wouldn¡¯t love another woman knowing you would always be with me anyways. But I guess I was wrong and I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯m really sorry for making you go through all those stress you might have gone through.  I¡¯m really sorry if I caused you sleepless nights, got you thinking or something.. I really am sorry but I do regret it now. I really regret it ¡± She muttered as a tear slipped out of her eyes.


    Shane let out a sigh as he stood up, he pulled her into his arms. ¡± I¡¯m really sorry ¡± Brielle cried the more as her tears wet his shirt.


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    Brielle pulled away from the hug and wiped her tears slowly. ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± Shane muttered and Brielle let out a sad smile. ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± She muttered sadly.


    Shane sighed and ruffled his hair slowly. ¡± We should continue with our work right? ¡± Brielle said, clearing the intense atmosphere.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± Shane nodded and watched as Brielle walked back to the couch. It was obvious she wasn¡¯t okay. Shane let out a sad sigh. This was all he had been trying to avoid. How he would handle Brielle and not toy with her emotions if he would choose La over her but now he¡¯s hurting her emotions.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    And now he partially lost La already. And he doesn¡¯t even feel a thing for Brielle anymore, the only person his heart is beating for at the moment is La and now they broke up already. He sighed for the umpteenth time.


    He got up from his seat and walked over to Brielle who sobbed silently. He sat beside her and held her hands into his palms. ¡± Brielle.. I¡­ I really didn¡¯t mean to do this to you¡­ I just.. it just happened I¡¯m really sorry if I hurt your emotions ¡± He said sadly and Brielle forced a sad smile but one could vividly see it¡¯s a sad one.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine. I guess we weren¡¯t really meant to be together anyways ¡± She said and Shane inhaled softly. ¡± So what do we do now? ¡± Shane asked the next thing that came to his head.


    ¡± Well¡­ Get La to understand that I would be giving up on you and she can have you instead while I leave¡­ we cancel the wedding contract ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± But what about you? Where would you go to? ¡±


    ¡± Well, I would go work more harder for my parents and I also have apany to take care of ¡± She said as she got up on her feet. Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± Where are you going? ¡± He asked. ¡± I should go prepare something for us at home. You can have your time with La ¡® She muttered as she made her way out of Shane¡¯s office. ¡± Brielle¡­ ¡± Shane called and she stopped on her tracks.


    She turned to him slowly. ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered and she let out a little smile. ¡± It¡¯s what I should have done ever since I got back and found out you had someone else you love. I should have done that a very long time ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry once again ¡± She said and made her way out of the office, out of Shane¡¯s office. She closed the door gently and bent hurtfully on the floor with her hand on her chest as she held it tightly like it was aching her so bad.


    She cried hurtfully as she felt her heart shattering. She had to give up the man she loved so much. He was the very first man she would ever love so much.


    When she was a teen, she never had a boyfriend as she had no interest in boys and her parents thought she might never get married. That was why they had nned a wedding contract with her with Shane. When she heard about it, she had refused it at first butter epted since it would favor her parent¡¯spany so much.


    That had always been her zeal, her parent¡¯spany and herpany. Her business life was all that had always mattered to her. She and Shane decided to date for a while and she found herself falling for this precious man then, he was so perfect and sweet.


    She had informed her parents that they could go on with the contract and it was the same with Shane. He was so in love with her and would tell that to her hearing every minute how much he loved her.


    Tho she hadn¡¯t really been the perfect girlfriend. She was always skipping dates for works and he was alwaysining but despite that, he still kept reminding her of how much he loved her no matter what and that was what pushed her into this.


    She had thought he would wait for her no matter how long she stayed, but she had been proved wrong and she can¡¯t help but me herself over and over again.


    It¡¯s not Shane¡¯s fault for not waiting for her, it¡¯s her carelessness and selfless attitude of hers.


    She wiped her tears when she noticed some workers had been staring at her. She walked straight to the elevator and with the elevator closed, she sat down on the bare floor and let out the tears the more.


    ** Shane¡¯s Private Mansion **


    He had tried talking to La as nned but she hade earlier that day to inform him she wasn¡¯t feeling well. He knew it was as a result of their separation and he had tried to ask her if she was okay or tell her about Brielle giving up but she gave no space for talks at all.


    He thought about letting her be for that moment and he allowed her take the rest of the day off. Worriedly, after work he had payed her a visit at her apartment but she didn¡¯t attend to her. Mirah only came to tell him she was asleep.


    He¡¯s out of ideas on how to sit her down and exin things to her as she wouldn¡¯t even give him space to talk.


    ¡± I¡¯m tired seriously. She¡¯s making it all hard ¡± Shane muttered sadly. ¡± You should just give her more time. I¡¯m damn sure she¡¯s gonna realize soon that she really can¡¯t go on with the separation of you two. It¡¯s obvious she wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up for so long ¡± Alec said and he raised his brows.


    ¡± Really?¡± Shane asked for confirmation and Alec nodded in assurance. Shane sighed hopefully. ¡± I hope so. I really hope so ¡± He muttered silently.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± See La. I¡¯m fvcking tired of all these!! What the hell is wrong with you? Here you are crying and running a temperature after you did your wish! What the hell is wrong with you? Shane isn¡¯tining, he told he was gonna find a solution and everything would be sorted out but you.. ¡± She ced her head on her palm like she was developing a headache.


    ¡± You clearly started the separation and I can see him still trying to get you back, ringing it to your ears that he loves you and would go any length to get you and you don¡¯t have to worry about no Brielle¡­ He was going to sort it out himself! So why the hell are you doing this to yourself!? Why?? You¡¯re in love with this guy, you¡¯re stuck and there¡¯s no thing you could do to this so please stop. Please!! You¡¯re hurting yourself!! ¡± Mirah cautioned while La only shed more tears.


    ¡± Gosh ¡± Mirah ruffled her hair in frustration. ¡± You¡¯re giving me more headache, more fvcking headache!! ¡± She groaned as shended on the couch beside La who kept pouring out the tears.


    ¡± It¡¯s not my fault. I just want what¡¯s best for him .. I love him so much and.. I just.. I just want him to be okay.. ¡± She stuttered in tears. Mirah let out a scoff.


    ¡± So tell me¡­ You think you staying away from him is the best for him! Huh? He¡¯s in love with you. You¡¯re only hurting his feelings, you¡¯re doing him no good. You¡¯re only hurting him, you¡¯re breaking him La. The same way you¡¯re hurting and breaking yourself ¡± Mirah said.


    ¡± But.. ¡±


    ¡± You have no buts baby. Sooner orter, Brielle would give up. She will when she finds out Shane has no love left for her and is madly in love with you. She will when she has no choice and you once told me Shane¡¯s mom likes you and supports your rtionship with Shane. Come on what else do you need as an assurance? What else La? ¡± Mirah groaned frustratedly.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know what to do ¡± La muttered tiredly. ¡± Just get back together with him. Tell him you were not in your right mind when you made that decision and I¡¯m damn sure he would ept you back without thinking. Who knows,, you two might finally start dating. And maybe Brielle would give up when she finds out you two can¡¯t be separated. Come on.. ¡± Mirah urged more like a plead.


    La let out a disturbing sigh. ¡± I don¡¯t know ¡± She muttered as she looked elsewhere. Mirah let out an unbelievably scoff. ¡± Seems you aren¡¯t ready to listen. But I¡¯m gonna tell you one fvcking truth. It does get hard for people to lose feelings for someone and at the same time it might not be that hard¡­ ¡± She trailed off and nced at La who was now facing her with an inquisitive look.


    ¡± Who knows,, Shane might lose feelings for you and fall for Brielle again and their wedding contract would go on without no obstruction from even you.. ¡± She said and La¡¯s eyes widened.


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    ¡± Can that happen? ¡± She asked and Brielle let out an unbelievably scoff. ¡± Watch it happen ¡± She said with an eye roll as she walked away leaving La alone in deep thoughts.


    Is his feelings for me really going to fade off? Would I really be at a losing point?


    La let out a sigh as that gave her a terrible headache again. She couldn¡¯t think properly.


    ** Next Day **


    * Kent¡¯s Enterprise *


    ¡± Morning ¡± La greeted Tina as she walked into their office. Tina was a bit suprised to see her. She raised her brows questioningly.


    ¡± You came to work? ¡± She asked suprisingly and La nodded. ¡± I guess ¡± La muttered as she walked over to her seat. Tina got up from her seat and walked over to her.


    ¡± You know you¡¯re causing harm to yourself right? ¡± She asked and La raised her brows tho she seemed to get a hint of what she was about saying to her.


    ¡± us told me about the matter between you and Shane ¡±  She said and La nodded, her thoughts were right anyways.


    ¡± Do you think you would be really fine with you two being apart? ¡± Tina asked worriedly. La let out a sigh. ¡± I don¡¯t know.. I don¡¯t really know what to do at this rate ¡± She muttered truthfully.


    ¡± You should just tell him you want him back since he¡¯s promising to give up some things for you. He loves you so much and I¡¯m really sure he feels no thing for his wife again. Even if you give up and you think he would be okay with Brielle. I really don¡¯t see no truth in that. I don¡¯t think he¡¯s going to be okay with Brielle. I don¡¯t really think so ¡± Tina advised and she let out a sigh.


    It¡¯s the same thing everyone¡¯s telling her, * Go back to Shane * but can she really do that? Yeah, she doesn¡¯t think she can be okay with the two of them separating but a part of her thinks she would be okay after some few weeks but that doesn¡¯t seem toing true anytime but it would happen anyways.


    Shane would give up on her and eventually fall for his wife while she would finally lose her feelings for Shane and in the end might find someone else she loves and everything would be okay then.


    Can that really happen as per her thought? That¡¯s what she has in mind but it doesn¡¯t look like it¡¯sing to pass with the look of things at that moment.


    But would she go back to Shane and that¡¯s going to cause a disruption in his marriage life. He has a wife and she¡¯s so in love with him. She cares so much about others and wouldn¡¯t want to hurt Brielle¡¯s feelings.


    She let out a sigh for the umpteenth time and looked up at Tina who had a hopeful look on, hoping she would give a positive response and head to her advice.


    ¡± I would find my way out. Thanks for caring ¡± La muttered. Tina sighed disappointedly before walking over to her seat.


    La took a nce at the files in front of her and remembered she had to present them to Shane. She got up on her feet and headed out of the office.


    She headed straight to Shane¡¯s office. She was about knocking but decided against it, she doesn¡¯t want attention or anything that would have to do with her saying a word to Shane.


    Slowly, she pushed the door opened and her eyes met with the most hurtful scene ever. She held her chest as tears suddenly streamed down her cheeks. She couldn¡¯t control her tears. There was Brielle feasting on Shane¡¯s lips.


    She slowly closed the door gently not attracting their attention. She really have to give up, seems Brielle wouldn¡¯t give up and with the look of things, Shane might finally lose feelings for her and fall in love with Brielle again. Then everyone would be okay right?


    She wiped her tears slowly tho they kepting out as she walked back to her office. She got to her office¡¯s door and wiped her tears gently before walking in. Tina didn¡¯t really notice her teary face but she noticed she brought back the files she was supposed to give to Shane.


    ¡± He isn¡¯t in his office? ¡± Tina asked with a raised brows. ¡± No he is. He¡¯s busy ¡± She muttered and Tina nodded tho she was still confused. No matter how busy Shane was, he would always take any files La brought to him and that was why she had always loved to send La to give the important files to him so he could work on them. But he refused a file from her? Or is she lying cause she saw something disheartening?


    She waved the thought off after ast nce at La who seemed to be okay again. She faced her work properly.


    ** Shane¡¯s Office **


    Brielle broke the kiss slowly and bit her lips slowly while Shane only stared at her. He had decided against pushing her away when she had kissed him without his knowledge.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I only wanted to have a taste of you for thest time ¡± She muttered. ¡± You¡¯re leaving? So soon? ¡± Shane asked suprisingly and she nodded. ¡± Oh ¡± He muttered guiltily. He was feeling really guilty at that moment.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered seriously and Brielle only gave a short smile. ¡± It¡¯s fine, I already informed mom and dad and tho they were suprised at first, they had no choice than to ept after I exined things to them. But you don¡¯t have to worry, I will help make things right between you and La before I leave since I caused everything ¡± She said and Shane nodded.


    ¡± But what do you mean since you caused everything? ¡± Shane asked and Brielle let out a short sigh. ¡± Well, I did some things intentionally that would discourage her and make her want to give up on you ¡± She said truthfully and Shane muttered an ¡± oh ¡±


    ¡± So that was the reason why she had insisted on we separating ¡± He muttered to himself. ¡± You don¡¯t have to worry. Since I ruined things, I would have to fix it back. I would do that before I leave, I promise ¡± She said and Shane let out a short smile.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± Shane muttered and she also smiled lightly.


    ** At a rooftop *


    ¡± Why are we here? ¡± La asked confusedly as Brielle led her to a rooftop. Brielle let out a little smile. ¡± Do not worry, I ain¡¯t doing anything bad to you. I can¡¯t try that when your lover is a millionaire ¡± She said jokingly but La didn¡¯t find it funny.


    ¡± I don¡¯t have a lover. I and Shane  never dated and I don¡¯t think you should be saying this, he¡¯s your husband. You wanted him and I left him for you. Why are we here anyways? ¡± She went straight to the point.


    ¡± I know you love Shane so much and it¡¯s the same thing for him. You two can¡¯t do without each other and ¡¯cause of this. I have decided to give up and leave you two to yourselves ¡± She said and La raised her brows in shock. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked in shock and Brielle nodded slowly.


    ¡± Yeah I know you might think I¡¯m stupid and making a dumb decision but as long as it would benefit you two and Shane.. tho I love him so much, I would give up anything for him and if making him happy involves leaving him for you two, I made up my mind to do so¡­ ¡±


    ¡± I had knew right at the first moment I saw you two together. I knew he was so much in love with you two and I was a disruption to you two¡¯s love life but I didn¡¯t care about that. I thought I could get Shane back and win his heart but it seems the heavens aren¡¯t really in my favor this time around ¡± She muttered while La only stared on at her in shock.


    ¡± Say something ¡± She tapped La lightly and she jerked back to consciousness. ¡± Brielle you.. I.. I¡¯m speechless. You don¡¯t want Shane anymore? ¡± La asked confusedly and Brielle nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, since you nned on giving him up for me and tho you weren¡¯t okay, you still cared about my emotions and feelings while yours was at stake, but still you went ahead to do that.. that¡¯s called love. It shows you really love Shane so much and you should be the one for him and not me ¡± Brielle said leaving Lapletely speechless and in shock.


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    ¡± Brielle.. ¡± La called almost in tears. ¡± Please.. do it for me ¡± Brielle pleaded. ¡± But.. but you love him.. you love him and.. ¡±


    ¡± I know, but it¡¯s just that some things aren¡¯t really meant to be ¡± Brielle said, forcing a smile but deep down she wasn¡¯t okay at all. Her heart was aching and her world felt like it was spinning.


    She was giving up on the man she loved so much. ¡± But you .. ¡± La tried to say.


    ¡± I would find someone else. I will ¡± She muttered and immediately, La hugged her so tightly, almost choking her. Brielle hugged her back and the tears she was holding finally fell as she hugged La back.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I really am ¡± La cried guiltily.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine. I will be okay ¡± Brielle muttered as she shed silent tears as she hugged La more tightly.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    Shane spranged up immediately he saw Brielle walking in through the door.


    ¡± Hey, are you okay? ¡± He asked worriedly as he noticed traces of some almost dried tears on her face.


    ¡± Yeah I¡¯m fine ¡± Brielle said with a little smile. ¡± What about La? ¡± Shane muttered and Brielle smiled again.


    ¡± She¡¯s fine now. We settled it.. we¡¯re friends now ¡± Brielle answered and Shane let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡± So we two are cool now? ¡± Shane asked and Brielle nodded. ¡± Yeah, she said she was going to tell you she was sorry and you two can be together again and.. ¡±


    ¡± I know.. I meant us ¡± Shane cut her off and Brielle nodded. ¡± Yeah we¡¯re fine. We can still be friends and business partners. I wille visiting whenever I am free. We¡¯re really cool ¡± She said and he nodded.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± He said again and she smiled a little. ¡± I will be leaving tomorrow anyways. My dad¡¯s jet would be ready to take me to Australia tomorrow ¡± She said and Shane raised his brows.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± It¡¯s really that soon? ¡± He asked and she nodded. ¡± Yeah it is. I have to leave as soon as possible since I have nothing to do here anymore ¡± She said and Shane nodded. One could easily notice he was feeling guilty at that moment. He thought he was a cause of this.


    Brielle noticed this and let out a small smile. ¡± You don¡¯t have to feel guilty. It¡¯s my choice to leave, you didn¡¯t say no thing to me about leaving and that shows how sweet and nice you have always been. You put people¡¯s feelings first and that¡¯s why I fell for you at first. You don¡¯t have to feel guilty at all. I will be fine ¡± She said and Shane let out sigh before pulling her into a hug.


    ¡± Thanks ¡± He muttered again and Brielle smiled before hugging him more tightly.¡± I will be fine. It¡¯s my choice ¡± Brielle mumbled in between the hug.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So, you two are good now? ¡± Mirah asked La who was still looking confused. ¡± Hey are you okay? ¡± Mirah asked La.


    ¡± I¡¯m.. I¡¯m just confused. Why would Brielle suddenly give up at once? ¡± La asked and Mirah scoffed.


    ¡± I think you should b grateful instead ¡± Mirah snapped. ¡± Yeah I guess ¡± She muttered. Mirah raised her brows.


    ¡± You don¡¯t look as happy as I thought you would ¡± Mirah said. ¡± I am happy. I¡¯m just still feeling guilty, I guess. It¡¯s all my fault that Brielle had to leave ¡± She muttered.


    Mirah let out a sigh and pulled her ( La ) to herself. ¡± Come on, you don¡¯t have to feel guilty ¡± She mumbled and La nodded.


    ¡± So have you talked to Shane, are you two back together now? ¡± Mirah asked but La shook her head. ¡± No, we haven¡¯t talked. He wasn¡¯t around at work today ¡± La mumbled and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± He must probably be with Brielle, since she¡¯s leaving soon he should at least make her feel loved ¡± Mirah said and La nodded. ¡± Yeah ¡± She muttered.


    ** Shane¡¯s Private Mansion **


    ¡± She left already? ¡± Alec asked and he nodded. ¡± Yeah this morning¡­ I feel really bad and guilty no matter how much I try not to ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± You love La so much don¡¯t you? ¡± Alec asked and he let out an unbelievable scoff. ¡± Come on, you know I do ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± So why should you feel guilty? She caused this anyways and she¡¯s trying to fix it back. I think you should be d and happy that she opted out instead ¡± Alec said and he let out a sigh.


    ¡± I guess ¡± He muttered. ¡± So have you talked to La? ¡± Alex asked but he shook his head. ¡± Not yet. I¡¯m nning to go meet her at her apartment and take her to somewhere private. We could talk there an solve things ¡± He replied.


    ¡± So you¡¯re going to ask her out then? ¡± Alec asked and Shane blushed at the thought.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered as he bit his lips slowly with a smile on his face. Alec chuckled at his smiling face. ¡± I¡¯m d you¡¯re back to your real self now ¡± He said and Shane chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah I guess ¡± He muttered.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± He¡¯s here ¡± Mirah rushed in to inform La about Shane¡¯s arrival. He had called her over the phone some hours ago to get dressed that they would be going out on a date and she was fully dressed already.


    ¡± Really? ¡± La stood up nervously and Mirah nodded. Mirah noticed her nervous look. ¡± Come on, you will be fine ¡± She assured and patted her back.


    ¡± Yeah I guess ¡± She muttered as she grabbed her bag. ¡± Dude, you¡¯re fidgeting ¡± Mirah said and she let out a sigh. Shended her butt on the couch.


    ¡± Yeah.. it¡¯s just.. I feel really bad and guilty. I don¡¯t know how I can face him anymore ¡± She muttered, ying with her fingers. ¡± I think you will find a solution to thatter. Just go on and don¡¯t dy him ¡± Mirah said and she nodded. She got up from the couch and walked over to the door.


    She twisted the door knob, opening the door and it revealed Shane looking as handsome as ever. The wind blew some strands of hair to his face making him look incredibly hot.


    La gulped down into nothing as she suddenly found herself falling for him the more as her heartbeat raced rapidly.


    ¡± Hey ¡± He called in a hush tone and her heart elerated rapidly and she became shy and nervous suddenly.


    ¡± Hi ¡± She muttered. ¡± Shall we? ¡± Shane offered like a gentleman he is and she nodded.


    She walked to the front while he walked gently behind her. He opened the door for her and she entered and he also got in through the other side.


    The driver drove them off immediately.


    ** A fancy private Restaurant *


    ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Shane asked when he noticed La wasn¡¯t really eating. He noticed she was looking really nervous and obviously fidgeting. The atmosphere was getting intense every moment.


    He let out a sigh. ¡± Why are you suddenly nervous? ¡± He asked but she said no word.


    ¡± La.. I thought we¡¯re good now .. ¡± La sighed heavily, cutting him off.


    She finally raised her head up, looking at him directly. ¡± Yeah we¡¯re fine. It¡¯s just.. I feel bad and guilty ¡± She muttered and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± Why should you feel guilty? ¡± He asked in confusion. ¡± Cause I wanted us to break apart without thinking.. I didn¡¯t care about how you were going to feel. I just.. I almost ruined things.. I¡¯m sorry ¡± She muttered guiltily.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± Shane muttered. ¡± But why are you so quick to give up easily? ¡± Shane asked. ¡± Huh? ¡± She asked, looking up at him. ¡± The same thing you did when we were about confirming our feelings for each other. You didn¡¯t want to do that.. cause of Brielle. And now this too.. you separated us ¡¯cause of Brielle.. you don¡¯t even care about your feelings. As long as it would benefit the other, you don¡¯t care if you would be at a loss or not. Why? ¡± He asked and she sighed sadly.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know.. I¡¯m really sorry ¡± She muttered and Shane only nodded and continued with his meal.


    ¡± Um.. are we.. are we back together now? ¡± She asked slowly and Shane raised his brows. ¡± Do you want us back together? ¡± He asked and she nodded immediately.


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    ¡± Should we start dating then?¡± He asked and she raised her brows. ¡± Please ¡± He pleaded hopefully. ¡± I really love you so much and I don¡¯t want anything to evere in between us.. so please, let¡¯s date ¡± He said and that ced a smile on her lips as her cheeks reddened.


    She looked away and ced her drink on her lips and sipped a bit to calm herself down. She dropped the cup and looked up at Shane. She nodded slowly.


    ¡± Yes, I will be your girlfriend ¡± She responded and Shane¡¯s lips formed into a smile. He smiled so widely that he was suddenly shy. He also took a sip of his drink to calm himself down. He was suddenly so excited.


    ¡± So.. we are dating now? ¡± Shane asked and she nodded. ¡± I missed you ¡± He suddenly said and she raised her head up abruptly. ¡± I really missed you. The few days we were apart, I almost couldn¡¯t survive it. Thanks foring back to me ¡± He said seriously.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± La muttered guiltily, giving a sad face. ¡± Come on.. stop giving that face ¡± Shane said more like a plead. ¡± I¡¯m sorry, I just couldn¡¯t help it ¡± She muttered sadly.


    Shane got up from his seat and walked over to her. He pulled her up and straight into his arms, he hugged her tightly inhaling her scent he had missed so deeply.


    It was the same with La as she inhaled his sweet cologne she had missed so much.


    The broke the hug and stared at themselves affectionately, and the next thing they did,, they went for each other¡¯s lips.


    * 2 yearster *


    ** Bryan¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So, you are not mad at me anymore?  ¡± Bryan asked Mirah whoid peacefully on hisps. ¡± Yeah whatever. I still can¡¯t believe you wouldn¡¯t kiss me cause you were so busy  ¡± She muttered and Bryan chuckled.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. ¡± He muttered and Mirah chuckled.


    ¡± So, about us.. ¡± He started and she raised her head abruptly. ¡± What? ¡± She asked at once and he let out a chuckle.


    ¡± Why are you so eager to hear what I¡¯m about to say? ¡± Bryan asked with a chuckle. ¡± We¡¯re not breaking up right? ¡± She asked at once and Bryan raised his brows slightly.


    ¡± Come on, why would you think of that? ¡± He asked and she smiled lightly. ¡± I¡¯m d it¡¯s not that. So what were you saying? ¡± She asked and Bryan shook his head at her attitude.


    ¡± So.. Do you want us to get married soon? ¡± He suddenly asked and that took Mirah as a shock as she suddenly went mute and numb without saying a word.


    ¡± Mirah¡­ ¡± Bryan called but she gave no reply again.


    ¡± Mirah! ¡± He tapped her slowly and she jerked back to consciousness. ¡± You don¡¯t want us to get married? ¡± He asked, she raised her brows slightly.


    ¡± Isn¡¯t that a bit early? I mean we just started dating. It¡¯s only been 2 years.. ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Dude, I¡¯m 25 already.. I¡¯m getting older as the day breaks¡­ ¡± He said but she let out a scoff.


    ¡± You¡¯re only 25, stop it ¡± She muttered. ¡± My mom wants to see you ¡± He finally broke the yoke and she turned to him with a suprised look. ¡± Really? ¡± She asked in suprise and he nodded.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered. ¡± But.. isn¡¯t that.. did you tell her about me? ¡± She rushed at once. He let out a silent sigh.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± Come on, don¡¯t be scared. My mom loves you ¡± He muttered and she raised her brows. ¡± Really? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± I hope ¡± She muttered and Bryan pulled her to himself. He pecked her lips.


    ¡± I promise.. I promise she¡¯s gonna love you ¡± He assured and she smiled before kissing him deeply and he reciprocated.


    ** Brown¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Wow.. you came today ¡± Mrs Brown gushed immediately Mirah stepped in with lots of bags. She rushed to her and helped her with the bags. ¡± Morning mom ¡± Mirah said with a big smile and Mrs Brown smiled happily.


    ¡± Gosh. I missed you. I can¡¯t believe it¡¯s been almost 2 years since I saw you and Last ¡± Mrs Brown ( La¡¯s mom ) gushed and pulled Mirah into her arms warmly. Mirah smiled and also hugged her bag. ¡± I missed you too mom. And we¡¯re sorry too for not visiting. We¡¯ve been really busy with school and work  ¡± She muttered, hugging her more tightly.


    Mrs Brown broke the hug and poked her cheeks slightly. ¡± Gosh, you look so fat and pretty now. Your boyfriend must be really taking care of you ¡± Mrs Brown teased and Mirah chuckled.


    Mrs Brown¡¯s eyes widened. ¡± Wait, does that mean I¡¯m right? You have a boyfriend? ¡± She asked surprisingly and excitedly. Mirah nodded. ¡± Wow ¡± Mrs Brown eximed.


    ¡± Sit down then. We need to talk ¡± She said hurriedly as she pulled Mirah together with her to a couch. They both sat down.


    Mirah raised her brows as they both sat down and Mrs Brown faced her. ¡± It seems like what you want to tell me is really important for you to be in such a hurry and why didn¡¯t you include La? ¡± Mirah asked.


    Mrs Brown smiled. ¡± You know you two are gonna be done with your schooling soon. Just 2 more years to go? ¡± Mrs Brown asked rhetorically but Mirah nodded anyways. ¡± And.. you two got a work already. You two are working in two of the bestpanies in America¡­ That¡¯s a blessing ¡± Mrs Brown said and Mirah nodded supportively.


    ¡± And you.. you got a boyfriend already? ¡± She asked rhetorically and Mirah nodded again.


    ¡± But La¡­ I¡¯m damn sure she¡¯s still as single as ever. Cone on.. she¡¯s 20 already and she never got a first love and if things go on this way, I don¡¯t think she¡¯s ever going to get married.. ¡± Mrs Brown said and Mirah chuckled making her raise her brows.


    ¡± What? ¡± She asked questioningly. ¡± La actually had a boyfriend ¡± She said and Mrs Brown¡¯s eyes widened. ¡± Really? Or you¡¯re ying with me? ¡± She asked as she changed her expression to a stern one.


    Mirah chuckled. ¡± No, I¡¯m not.. She actually has a boyfriend. It¡¯s been 2 years already ¡± She said shocking Mirah the more. ¡± Really? Who¡¯s he? ¡± Mrs Brown asked excitedly.


    ¡± He¡¯s her boss at work. Trust me he¡¯s really handsome and nice and.. ¡± Mirah stopped when she noticed Mrs Brown¡¯s look. ¡± What? ¡± She had to ask.


    ¡± Her boss at work? ¡± Mrs Brown asked to be sure and she nodded. ¡± Gosh, I can¡¯t believe this¡­ ¡± She muttered, her expression suddenly changing.


    ¡± Mom, is there a problem? ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± He¡¯s not one rich dude right? He¡¯s not rich right? He¡¯s just a normal or someone from an average family right? ¡± She asked at once and Mirah was forced to nod.


    ¡± Yes ¡± She lied and Mrs Brown sighed in relief. ¡± Tell La I¡¯m visiting you two tomorrow at you apartment. I need to see who her boyfriend is ¡± Mrs Brown said and stood up at once before making her way out of Mirah¡¯s view.


    ¡± What¡¯s going on? She doesn¡¯t want a rich guy for La? ¡± Mirah thought as she carried the bags full of foodstuffs she had brought for them. She took them to the kitchen before heading out of the Brown¡¯s Apartment.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± She said that? ¡± La asked surprisingly and Mirah nodded. ¡± Yeah, that was exactly what her words meant ¡± Mirah said and La groaned inwardly.


    ¡± Gosh,, so definitely if she¡¯s aware that my boyfriend is one fvcking millionaire.. she wouldn¡¯t be in eptance of him? ¡± La asked Mirah.


    ¡± I don¡¯t really know, but with the way she acted yesterday.. yeah. I don¡¯t think she would ept him ¡± Mirah said truthfully an La sighed frustratedly.


    ¡± But why.. ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± They had never liked rich people right from the start. Even when I was a kid.. mom wouldn¡¯t want me to mix with the rich kids in my school. She would say they¡¯re always proud and acts like they own the world and they could get one into trouble and one could have no say before them. Things go their way.  She had always said that ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± So what would you do? ¡± Mirah asked but La let out a sigh. ¡± I don¡¯t know. I should talk to Shane about it first ¡± She muttered and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± But you would have to tell your parents the truth. Maybe we could find a way or they could agree if they see that Shane has a good heart ¡± Mirah said but La shook her head.


    ¡± No, I know my parents, especially dad. They wouldn¡¯t agree. Gosh, why didn¡¯t I think about this before. I could have told them beforehand, maybe thing could have been settled by now. But now¡­ I can¡¯t let go of Shane even if they want. It¡¯s been 2 years already ¡± She muttered.


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    ¡± But why would she suddenly question us if we had a boyfriend? I mean that¡¯s thest thing mom would do? Mom doesn¡¯t really meddle in our private affairs, she would always tell us to face our studies.. but.. she¡¯s suddenly concerned about if we got a boyfriend or whom our boyfriend is and now she¡¯sing over to know your boyfriend.  Don¡¯t you think this is a bit suspicious ¡± Mirah asked and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, it is suspicious. Something is wrong somewhere ¡± La muttered. ¡± But I don¡¯t know what it is ¡± She added and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Yeah me too ¡± She also muttered.


    ¡± I should go inform Shane about it ¡± La said and Mirah nodded. La grabbed her bag and rushed out of their mansion.


    They had gotten a mansion as a birthday gift from their boyfriends, since their birthdate was the same date and.. Bryan and Shane knew the two loved to live together, they bought them a joint mansion. It¡¯s really big and enormous and the interior design are really beautiful. It¡¯s just like Shane¡¯s big mansion. Tho the girls had refused the gift at first, they had to plead with them at several intervals. It took them weeks before they could ept the mansion.


    La got into her car( an expensive car she had bought personally with her pay). She ignited the car¡¯s engine and drove out of the big and widely spacedpound.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    Shane heard sound of a car driving in into hispound and he took his eyes off theptop he working on. He got up from the couch and headed towards the door to get a glimpse of whom it was.


    Arriving at the door, he was a bit suprised to see La alighting from her car. He walked over to her immediately. ¡± Babe.. you didn¡¯t tell me you would be here today ¡± He said but La only smiled and pulled him into a hug.


    ¡± I missed you ¡± She muttered. ¡± I missed you too ¡± Shane replied and broke the hug. He leaned closer and ced a wet kiss on her lips shortly. She smiled when he pulled away.


    ¡± So, you¡¯ve got something to discuss with me? ¡± Shane asked as they both walked back in, into his mansion. La chuckled cutely. ¡± How do you know this? ¡± She asked, ncing at him as he held her hand into his and they both walked over to the dinning room.


    ¡± Of course you¡¯re my girlfriend, I know when something is bothering you and you wanna say something ¡± He said confidently and she smiled, proud of this her handsome devil.


    ¡± I love you ¡± She said suddenly and he chuckled. He ruffled her hair cutely. ¡± I love you too ¡± He muttered and nted wet kisses on her lips.


    He pulled away and his face just some few inches away from hers. He smiled brightly. ¡± I love you so much baby. So tell me what¡¯s wrong ¡± He said and she nodded.


    ¡± It¡¯s mom.. ¡± She started and he raised his brows indicating that she should go on. ¡± She wants to meet you ¡± She blurted out at once and Shane raised his brows.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Really? ¡± He asked surprisingly and she nodded.


    ¡± Wow ¡± Shane said in excitement as he brushed his hair backwards with his hands. ¡± That¡¯s nice ¡± He said but she shook her head.


    He raised his brows in confusion. ¡± Why? You don¡¯t want me to meet her? ¡± He asked and she nodded.


    ¡± Exactly ¡± She said and Shane¡¯s brows raised the more. ¡± Why? ¡± He was confused.


    ¡± You see.. my mom and dad.. doesn¡¯t fancy people from a high-ss, wealthy people like you. They don¡¯t like rich people ¡± She said and Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± I don¡¯t understand.. why? ¡± He asked in a scoff. ¡± I don¡¯t really know. They never told me the reason and now that you¡¯re my boyfriend, I don¡¯t think they would give their consent of us.. and.. I don¡¯t know what to do when mom suddenly wants to see you. What if she rejects you ¡¯cause of whatever she had against rich people ¡± La muttered dejectedly.


    Shane sighed frustratedly and confusingly. He didn¡¯t know what to do or say at that moment. He leaned back against the seat he was sitted on.


    He nced at La who had been staring earnestly at him, waiting for what he had to say. Shane sighed. He pulled her seat to his and moved his face a bit closer to hers.


    ¡± Babe.. seriously, I don¡¯t know what to say or do at this moment. And I really think this is going to be hard ¡± He said truthfully and La sighed.


    ¡± Yeah I guess. But I really don¡¯t know what to do ¡± She said. ¡± But can¡¯t you like try to get to know the reason for their hatred towards.. you know.. rich folks. Maybe we could try to convince them together that I¡¯m different, my family is different. We don¡¯t discriminate against low-ss family and we¡¯re really nice ¡± Shane suggested and La raised her brows.


    ¡± You would do that? ¡± She asked a bit suprised and Shane nodded. ¡± Of course.. if it¡¯s gonna make everything work out between us. Yeah I will ¡± He said and she smiled brightly.


    ¡± Aww I love you ¡± She said cutely and hugged Shane tightly. Shane chuckled silently. ¡± I love you too ¡± He asked as they broke the hug, he pecked her forehead.


    ¡± So, are you busy? ¡± La asked as she looked around and her eyes caught Shane¡¯sptop in the sitting room.


    ¡± Yeah, I was working before you stopped by ¡± He replied. ¡± Do you want me to help? ¡± She asked and he chuckled making him look cute as usual. ¡± Sure ¡± He said and ced her palm into his, he pulled her up and they both walked over to the sitting room where hisptop was.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± This is you two¡¯s house? ¡± Mr and Mrs Brown asked in shock as they stepped into the girl¡¯s mansion. Mirah nodded slowly and bit her lips secretly.


    Mr and Mrs Brown nced at each other before walking on in without saying a word and Mirah something was wrong. They passed a secret message to each other.


    She was expecting this reaction from them anyways. She moved on anyways as she led them to their room. ¡± This is our room? ¡± Mrs Brown voiced out again in shock and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± This is a room and not another mansion on its own? ¡± She asked in shock at how big the room was for them.


    ¡± Yes mom. You two should feelfortable ¡± Mirah faked a smile, but deep down she was fidgeting. ¡± Where¡¯s La? ¡± She thought silently as she bit her lips nervously.


    ¡± Um I should go to work now. I will be back before night ¡± She said. ¡± You two should feelfortable ¡± She added and Mrs Brown nodded, still looking around.


    ¡± Where¡¯s La? When would she be back from work? ¡± Mr Brown asked. ¡± Um, before evening too. We would be back at the same time ¡± Mirah muttered nervously.


    Mr Brown nodded. ¡± Ensure you two ain¡¯tte. We have a lot to talk about tonight ¡± He added and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± I will leave then ¡± Mirah said and rushed off at once.


    Mr Brown turned to Mrs Brown who also returned the same look. ¡± I knew something was fishy ¡± She muttered and Mr Brown nodded in support.


    ** Shane¡¯s Mansion **


    ¡± They are home? ¡± La asked fidgeting and Mirah nodded. ¡± Gosh, what do we do now? ¡± She asked frustratedly as she pushed her head backwards.


    Shane sighed worriedly. ¡± Everything would be fine ¡± He assured La but she wasn¡¯t listening. She was confused and frustrated on what to do at that moment.


    ¡± I think we should cook up a lie for them about the house. We just can¡¯t tell them we bought that with our pay. The house obviously cost hundred of millions of dors, they would know that¡¯s a lie ¡± Mirah said and Bryan supported as he nodded.


    ¡± So, what do we do? I¡¯m confused and don¡¯t even know what to do ¡± La muttered. ¡± How about you tell them I bought the house for Mirah as a birthday gift ¡± Bryan suggested and they all turned to him. Bryan turned to Mirah.


    ¡± I mean, they know you have a boyfriend and I don¡¯t think they would be bothered if your boyfriend is a rich dude ¡± He said to her and Mirah smiled at his smartness.


    She looked away in smiles. ¡± Yeah, that¡¯s true. We can say that ¡± She pped in excitement and Bryan chuckled.


    ¡± Yeah, you two would just say since you two couldn¡¯t live apart. You.. ¡± Shane gestured at Mirah. ¡± You had pleaded with her for you two to live together ¡± Shane said and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah.. ¡± La muttered sadly. ¡± Come on.. we got a solution already ¡± Mirah said but La shook her head.


    ¡± That¡¯s just the least problem being solved. They still wanna know who my boyfriend is. I obviously can¡¯t tell them Shane¡¯s one rich millionaire. What do I do? ¡± She asked frustratedly.


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    Mirah and Bryan turned to Shane simultaneously but he only kept mute without saying a word.


    ¡± Just try to find out why they¡¯re not in support of you dating someone from a wealthy family. Don¡¯t tell them your boyfriend is rich at first. Then ask them the reason why, we could find a solution then ¡± Shane said and Mirah nodded. ¡± Yeah, that seems okay ¡± Mirah said to La who only kept staring at Shane worriedly.


    Shane noticed she was staring at him and he looked up at her. He raised his brows. ¡± I won¡¯t give up this time around. I promise ¡± She said to him and he smiled lightly. ¡± I never said anything, did I? ¡± He chuckled but she only kept staring at him.


    ¡± That look on you, you¡¯re scared that I might give up like I had always done. I won¡¯t, I promise ¡± She muttered and Shane raised his brows again, unable to say a word.


    ¡± Um, we would leave then. La, I woulde pick you up when it¡¯s time for us to leave for home ¡± Mira said and La nodded and watched as the two lovers walked out of view with Bryan¡¯s arm around Mirah¡¯s waist.


    Shane was still staring at La. La raised her brows at him. ¡± You really understand me this much? ¡± He asked more like a statement. She chuckled.


    ¡± Of course, you¡¯re my boyfriend. It¡¯s been 2 years already ¡± She muttered, standing on her feet while Shane raised his brows at her.


    She only smiled before finding her way on hisps, she sat downfortably, facing him and hung her arms around his neck while he bnced her well on hisps.


    She smiled naughtily before smashing her lips on his which he responded to immediately.


    ** Night at the Brown¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So, La.. ¡± Mr Brown started, disturbing the long silence that erupted between them as they had been eating their dinner in silence.


    La raised her head up to her dad, ready for whatever he had in mind to say. ¡± So, Mirah told us you have a boyfriend? ¡± He asked, eyeing her suspiciously. ¡± Yeah ¡± La replied at once, without blinking.


    The two parents took a nce at each other before Mr Brown continued.


    ¡± Who¡¯s he? Mirah said he was your boss at work? ¡± He asked and La nodded. ¡± Which family is he from? ¡± Mrs Brown cut in at once and La turned to her mom.


    ¡± Mom, what do.. you mean? ¡± She pretended to be oblivious of what they meant. ¡± I hope he isn¡¯t from a high-ss family? You know how much I and your dad are against them and you wouldn¡¯t want to go against us right? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and La let out a sigh.


    She looked away. ¡± La! ¡± Mrs Brown shouted at once, scaring the hell out of her. She turned to her mom in shock. ¡± Answer the damn question! Who¡¯s he? ¡± She asked, almost angrily.


    ¡± Um.. I.. he.. ¡± La was suddenly scared at once. ¡± He¡¯s.. not, he¡¯s not from a wealthy family ¡± She stuttered and Mrs Brown let out a tiny smirk. ¡± Great. I¡¯m never agreeing to your rtionship with any wealthy man! I would rather give you to a beggar than make you marry those evil souls! ¡± Mrs Brown said hatefully as she got up on her feet.


    ¡± I hope you aren¡¯t lying to us ¡± She finalized her words before walking out of their view. Mr Brown also did the same, leaving the girls alone in shock, to wonder their parents reason for opposing La having a rtionship with a wealthy man.


    Mirah looked at La pitifully. ¡± They seem really adamant on their words. I don¡¯t think they would ever agree to you and Shane¡¯s rtionship ¡± She said her mind.


    La only stood up and walked away. She was greatly disturbed. She knows too well her parents decision are always firm and that is why she had never went against them, never in her life. She was always agreeing to whatever decision her parents make. But would she agree to this? But first, she needs to know why they¡¯re insisting on her marrying someone from a low-ss family and not someone from a high-ss family.


    They would even be okay if she got married to pauper instead. They must have so much hatred for rich people but she doesn¡¯t know what the reason was.


    ** Next day **


    * Shane¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± Shane say something.. ¡± La urged but he only let out a sigh. ¡± What do I say? Your parents opposed our rtionship. They hate me already even without meeting me, it¡¯s so sad ¡± He muttered and La scoffed.


    ¡± Come on, they haven¡¯t even met you yet. They don¡¯t even know if you¡¯re nice or not,  who knows they might like you when they get yo know your personality and.. ¡±


    ¡± That¡¯s the problem La. That¡¯s the problem, they haven¡¯t met me yet. But they have this advance hate for me already. They weren¡¯t even sure if your boyfriend was nice or handsome or really different from other wealthy people, all they had in mind was.. no matter even if I had all these qualities, they still wouldn¡¯t ept me ¡¯cause they hate people like me. How sure am I that they would ept me once they get to know my personality. It obviously shows vividly that they wouldn¡¯t care ¡± Shane said frustratedly.


    ¡± Okay I would try, please don¡¯t give up on us. They probably have a reason why they have this hatred for wealthy people. Once I get that, I could try to convince them. Please ¡± She said but Shane only sighed.


    ¡± Come on, please.. are you mad at me? ¡± La asked, moving closer to Shane. She hugged him tightly, unfolding his folded arms.


    ¡± Of course not, I¡¯m not mad at you. I¡¯m only mad at myself ¡± Shane muttered and also hugged her back.


    ¡± You won¡¯t leave me again, right? ¡± He asked and she nodded. ¡± I promise ¡± She muttered and he smiled lightly before hugging her more tightly.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Mom, just give me one reason, please ¡± La pleaded with her mom but she gave no reply. ¡± Dade on ¡± She turned to her dad.


    Mrs Browns suddenly raised her brows suspiciously. ¡± Do you perhaps have a rich boyfriend somewhere? ¡± Mrs Brown asked but La shook her head.


    ¡± No mom, I just wanna know. I mean my boss at work, I mean the CEO of mypany, he¡¯s a wealthy man as you know and as his secretary, as I got to know him daily, there seems to be nothing wrong with him. He¡¯s nice to everyone and his workers. He doesn¡¯t discriminate against poor people. If I had a boyfriend like that, would you ept him? ¡± La asked and secretly hoping for a nice answer.


    ¡± No we wouldn¡¯t. See baby, we don¡¯t want any wealthy man for you. They are not decent, they are devils. They are not innocent at all, they destroy people, they render the weak ones useless. They bully poor ones ¡¯cause of their power. They act like they rule the world and they got the final say over we poor ones. We don¡¯t want someone like that for you. We have once encountered one of them and it wasn¡¯t good at all. We don¡¯t want you get yourself involve in a bad family ¡± Mrs Brown said but La shook her head.


    ¡± But mom, not everyone of them are like that. Some of them are really nice and humble ¡± La tried to convince her mom.


    ¡± Are you sure you don¡¯t have a rich man as your boyfriend? ¡± Mrs Brown asked suspiciously but La shook her head again.


    ¡± No mom, I just wanna know ¡± She muttered. Mrs Brown noticed her daughter¡¯s look.


    ¡± You wanna know why we¡¯ve got so much hate for them? ¡± She asked and La raised her head immediately. She nodded at once.


    ¡± When I had just gotten married to your father. That was 22 years ago. Your dad had a small business he was growing. The business was doing so good and fast that we were also wowed. Your dad had the initiative that this business would be a big one in the nearest future. So he worked harder, to grow the business to be a big one.. ¡±


    ¡± While on this, he received a great contract from a bigpany. We were more than happy and excited, your father epted the contract. Meanwhile, there was this big neighbouringpany far bigger than ours. It was owned by a wealthy family. They saw your dad¡¯s little business as a threat to theirpany in the nearest future¡­Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± They were always against us, until they came to us all of a sudden. We must terminate the contract..


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    La raised her brows in suprise. ¡± Why? ¡± She had to ask. ¡± They wanted the contract for theirpany. The contract was indeed a big one, they knew it would make our business really big and almost reaching theirs.. they didn¡¯t want that.. ¡±


    ¡± We were warned on several asions to terminate the contract, they even offered us huge amount of money but your dad refused it. Until suddenly, the bigpany who had wanted to invest in our business terminated the contract all of a sudden. They gave no reason at all, we were more than devastated as our business went into ruins almost immediately. We had lost a lot..


    ¡± Weter found out, the otherpany caused it and they had thepany invest with them. It was a really devastating incident and your dad almost lost his life.  We had took oans from banks to make sure the contract was going to be sessful and we couldn¡¯t pay the back. They took ournds, our properties and house and we were left with nothing, making us as poor as a church rat. This was what caused our unending hatred for wealthy people ¡± Mrs Brown exined and La sighed.


    This was indeed a sad an devastating incident. Truly, if she were the one she wouldn¡¯t forgive whoever it was but other wealthy people had no business or hand in whatever happened to her parent¡¯s business.


    Shane isn¡¯t even involved in this. Why should they develop a sudden hatred towards rich people cause of this.


    ¡± Um, mom.. do you know the name of the business.. I mean thepany who got dad¡¯s business into ruins? ¡± La asked.


    ¡± Balfour Enterprise ¡± Mrs Brown muttered hatefully. La sighed frustratedly. ¡± Mom, that¡¯s just one family. Cause they¡¯re a wealthy family and they did us wicked doesn¡¯t mean other wealthy families are wicked too.. ¡±


    ¡± La! ¡± Mr Brown who hadn¡¯t said a word ever since cut her off. She kept mute immediately. ¡± Why does it seems so much that you wanna go against our order or you¡¯re obviously going against it secretly!? ¡± Mr Brown question but La kept mute.


    ¡± If I find out your boyfriend isn¡¯t whom you im to be.. trust me that rtionship would end on that same day! ¡± He said sternly and stood up angrily before walking out of their view. La sighed disappointedly and dejectedly.


    She turned to her mom who only ignored her and looked elsewhere.


    ** At a mini bar **


    ¡± I really can¡¯t believe this. Why are your parents like this? ¡± Mirah asked La who constantly kept sipping from her dink.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know and it¡¯s frustrating ¡± She muttered tiredly. ¡± I don¡¯t even know what to tell Shane. Seems he¡¯s feeling all dejected the same way I¡¯m feeling ¡± She muttered.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    ¡± We should just drink all night. I don¡¯t know what to say anymore ¡± Mira muttered and like that, they started the drinkingpetition, taking turns to drink as many as they want.


    * Meanwhile At Shane¡¯s Mansion *


    ¡± Oh God¡­ Where could they be? ¡± Bryan said worriedly as they kept dialing the girl number but they wouldn¡¯t pick. ¡± I really don¡¯t know. La hardly misses my call ¡®else she¡¯s busy somewhere doing something important ¡± Shane muttered worriedly.


    ¡± But what could they be doing that¡¯s so important and it¡¯s night already and the guards we sent said they weren¡¯t home. They are obviously somewhere ¡± Bryan muttered and almost immediately us rushed in and over to them.


    He handed over his tab to Shane. ¡± They¡¯re here. I tracked their phones ¡± He showed them the location on the GPS.


    ¡± Oh God, it¡¯s a bar..  ¡± Shane muttered as he rushed out hurriedly. ¡± They must be wasted ¡± Bryan rushed after him immediately. They both got into their separate cars and drove out of the mansion speedily.


    ** At the bar **


    ¡± You girls don¡¯t really wanna y with our kitties ¡± One of the two huge guys sitting before the girls say with a smirk. ¡± No.. I have a boyfriend ¡± La muttered drunkenly, shooking her head unnecessarily.


    ¡± But you .. you look so much like Bryan ¡± Mirah muttered dreamily at the other guy. The guy let out a smirk. ¡± So you wanna y with my kitty? ¡± He asked and Mirah nodded in a babyish manner.


    ¡± Yes I will baby ¡± She muttered and the hefty guy smiled. He heaped her up on his shoulder at once. ¡± Let¡¯s go to my room then ¡± He said and Mirah nodded drunkenly. He carried her away.


    The first guy looked at La who was almost dozing off. ¡± Your friend¡¯s about getting fvcked. You don¡¯t wanna have a taste too? ¡± He asked with a smirk and La smiled lightly. She suddenlyughed out loud.


    ¡± Gosh Shane, you¡¯re so funny..e here ¡± She said in a seductive tone and the guy smiled, he moved closer to her slowly. He made to ce his head on her b*bs when the door barged open.


    Shane¡¯s eyes suddenly turned blood shot at the scene before him. He rushed over to them almost in a sh and he grabbed the guy roughly,nding his fist on his face immediately without giving him a chance to say anything.


    He kept punching him severally not even giving him chance to retaliate.


    ¡± Oh no¡­ no baby where are you? ¡± Bryan muttered as he kept barging into the various rooms in the hotel. He was suddenly getting restless and he knew something was about happening.


    Fortunately, thest room he barged into, he saw a guy almost forcing himself on Mirah. Maybe not forcing since she wasn¡¯t struggling with him but it¡¯s definitely ¡¯cause she was drunk. He rushed there in a sh and rushed punches on his face till he fell down unconsciously.


    He bit his lips bitterly and almost in regret, if they hadn¡¯t arrived so soon who knows what could have happened? His girlfriend would have had s*x with a stranger and the fact that she was giving in as his hand trailed on her body.


    She sighed deeply before heaping her up on his shoulders, he carried her out of the hotel.


    He didn¡¯t meet with Shane¡¯s car which meant he had gone. He dropped Mirah slowly in the back seat and he got into his car before driving off.


    ** Next Day **


    * Shane¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± Are you still mad at me? ¡± La asked Shane as he bathed her in the bath tub, scrubbing her body earnestly with the sponge.


    ¡± You¡¯re scrubbing my body too much. He didn¡¯t touch me ¡± La said and Shane dropped the sponge at once, he looked up at her at once and she gulped down into nothing.


    ¡± Yeah, he didn¡¯t touch you ¡¯cause I got there on time! What if I hadn¡¯t!? Huh! He might have ra*ped you right!!? Answer the damn question!? ¡± Shane snapped angrily and when La didn¡¯t give a reply, he stood up and walked out of the bathroom.


    La sighed sadly as tears threatened to fall from her face. ¡± I¡¯m sorry. I only wanted to get things off my head, never knew it was going to turn out bad ¡± She muttered.


    She had her bath herself and walked out of the bathroom in a robe. She got to Shane¡¯s bedroom but he wasn¡¯t there. ¡± Where was he? ¡± She thought silently. She didn¡¯t have clothes to wear.


    She nced at her yesterday clothes and she took them. Sh inhaled them and they had scent of alcohol and it was so bad that she dropped it immediately.


    ¡± What do I wear? ¡± She bit her lips. She turned to Shane¡¯s wardrobe and advanced towards it. She opened it and it opened widely before her revealing her various sets of designer clothes. His wardrobe was really wide.


    She grabbed one of his shirts and inhaled his scent and she smiled. His scent was so nice and rxing. She closed the wardrobe back and put on his shirt and they barely reach her thighs but she didn¡¯t care, as long as she was alone with Shane in the house.


    Shane had dismissed his maids some months ago and they onlye once in a week to clean the mansion. He does his cooking himself while La helps at times. He rented a mini house for Lady Macbeth and she was more than happy and thankful.


    La descended the stairs, sounds of ps from her slippers could be heard as she walked down the rails.


    She sighted Shane in the dinning room, by the fridge. He was backing her and couldn¡¯t see her as he gulped down the content of a bottle water.


    She walked over to him slowly and steathily, she made to hug him unannounced. ¡± I can see you, so stop your childish ys. I ain¡¯t in the mood for them ¡± He said curtly and La stopped dead on her tracks.


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    He dispose the stic and made to leave but La stopped him. She stood right in front of him.  ¡± I¡¯m sorry please. I really didn¡¯t mean to drink too much, you should know it ain¡¯t me.. I was just.. I was so depressed and devastated cause of what mom and dad¡¯s been making us go through, I¡¯m really sorry.. please ¡± She rushed at once.


    ¡± La.. ¡± Shane called softly. ¡± I love you but.. ¡±


    ¡± I love you too ¡± La cut him off knowingly. ¡± Promise me you won¡¯t drink too much again? ¡± Shane asked and she smiled cutely. ¡± I promise ¡± She muttered and he also smiled.


    ¡± Gosh, you sure are my weakness ¡± He said as he lifted her up. He moved closer to the avable table and ced her on it with his hands resting on the table as they guarded her thighs on both sides.


    He smashed his lips tenderly on hers immediately, kissing her mildly and softly and she responded with the same pace.


    ** Bryan¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Okay Bryan, I¡¯m sorry ¡± Mirah said with a groan but Bryan ignored her totally as he kept on munching on his bread.


    Mirah drew her seat closer to his and she was beside him. ¡± I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t mean to get drunk. I swear I wasn¡¯t in my right mind, I actually thought it was you else you know if even in my drunken state, I could have punched him, preventing him from touching me. I¡¯m sorry and thanks that you came at the right time.. ¡± She said but he still didn¡¯t say a word.


    She groaned cutely. ¡± Bryan.. ¡± She called and this time, he stopped. He turned to her with a stern look. ¡± Can you stop seriously! ¡± He snapped almost angrily that Mirah flinched a bit.


    ¡± Are you really mad at me? I said I¡¯m sorry.. ¡±


    ¡± Why would you be so careless to drink without me. I mean you two were partially drunk and had no knowledge of what was going on.. the guy could have gotten down with you and you could have easily gave in, the same way you almost gave I¡¯m before I barged in. And then.. what are you gonna say to me then? Nothing.. absolutely nothing. You would pretend no thing happened ¡± He snapped and she groaned again.


    ¡± Come on, I wouldn¡¯t do that. I would have told you really that it happened ¡± She said without thinking. Bryan let out a scoff and turned to her unbelievably.


    ¡± Oh really? Mirah listen to yourself! You would tell your boyfriend someone else had s*x with you!? Huh!? ¡± He snapped that she flinched.


    ¡± I lost my appetite ¡± He made to stand but Mirah pulled him back to his seat forcefully. ¡± Please.. okay I¡¯m really sorry.. I wouldn¡¯t say that, I just wanted you to forgive me.. please ¡± She begged cutely.


    Bryan looked at her after hesitating for a while. He sighed softly. He held her face into his palm and he rubbed it gently while Mirah stared at him with a cute baby face.¡± Have you forgiven me? ¡± She asked slowly and he smiled before nodding. ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered.


    Mirah hugged him immediately and he hugged her back. ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I really am ¡± She muttered and he only smiled, hugging her more tightly.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± And where are you girlsing from? ¡± Mrs Brown asked La and Mirah who walked in tiredly. ¡± Work ¡± They both chorused at once.


    Mrs Brown raised her brows. ¡± You two didn¡¯te homest night. You sure know that right? ¡± She asked with a tiny scoff.


    ¡± Yeah, we went on a business trip ¡± Mirah muttered as the two girls advanced to the sitting room while Mrs Brown followed behind.


    They bothnded on the couch. ¡± I thought you two work at differentpanies? ¡± Mrs Brown asked with a raised brows but got no answer. ¡± La! ¡± She called but she only heard silent snores as a reply.


    ¡± Oh ¡± She muttered began walking away leaving the two girl sleepingfortably on the couch.


    ** Maynard Familys Mansion **


    ¡± Come on, don¡¯t be scared.. ¡± Bryan urged Mirah but she shook her head vehemently. They were still inside Bryan¡¯s car. Mirah had refused to alight from the car. She was suddenly feeling shy and nervous at the moment.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± Come on.. mom and dad are waiting for us ¡± Bryan said and she bit her lips in regret. ¡± I shouldn¡¯t have agreed toe here with you ¡± She muttered and tho Bryan knew she was scared at that moment, he was forced to chuckle at her reaction.


    Mirah turned to him almost angrily and he wrapped up his smile into a frown immediately.


    ¡± They like me right? You¡¯re sure? ¡± She asked to be sure and Bryan nodded. ¡± Yeah I really am ¡± He replied.


    ¡± They won¡¯t reject me ¡¯cause I¡¯m poor right? ¡± Mirah asked and Bryan¡¯s lips turned into a frown.


    ¡± Come on, why would you say that? ¡± He scolded and she sighed as she bit her lips slowly. ¡± I¡¯m sorry.. I just don¡¯t think I would be able to face rejection ¡± She muttered and Bryan turned her face to his some few inches away from his. He put her hands into his palm and squeezed them softly and slowly.


    ¡± You trust me right? ¡± He asked and she nodded. He smiled lightly. ¡± Then nothing would go wrong¡­ I promise ¡± He said and she smiled lightly before kissing him deeply like it was some sort of thing that would calm her nerves down and seemed it worked. Her nerves cooled down immediately they broke away from the kiss.


    ¡± Are you okay now? ¡± Bryan asked and she nodded slowly. With this, they both alighted from the car and headed straight inside.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So how was it? ¡± La asked and Mirah smiled when she reminisced on her meeting with her inws. They received her warmly and epted her immediately they set their eyes on her. It was such a peaceful meeting.


    ¡± His parents liked me. They even talked about us producing babies as soon as possible ¡± She whispered thest part into La¡¯s ear and she chuckled as Mirah moved her lips away from her skin.


    ¡± Really? ¡± Mirah asked and she nodded. ¡± Wow, that¡¯s really nice. It¡¯s such a nice thing for two lovers¡¯ parents to be okay with their children partners, not like mine ¡± La muttered. Mirah sighed as she nced at La¡¯s sad face.


    ¡± Come on, I¡¯m sure they would ept him sooner orter when they realize they have no choice again. You should just keep low for a while and don¡¯t tell them about you and Shane¡¯s rtionship. As time goes on, we would find a solution. Or would you break up with Shane and do what your parents want? ¡± Mirah asked but La let out a sigh.


    ¡± That¡¯s where the problem lies again. I love Shane so much and I can¡¯t leave him for any reason not even for mom and dad¡¯s reasons but.. I don¡¯t want to upset my parents. I have never done that and I don¡¯t want to do it now ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± So you would break up with Shane and find someone not as rich as he is? ¡± Mirah asked in a scoff.


    ¡± Of course, I can¡¯t do that but I don¡¯t know what to do. I should try to find a way to convince them, I guess¡­ ¡± She muttered oblivious of what to do at that moment.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Do you want me to talk to them? I could try, who knows they could listen? ¡± Shane said but La shook her head. ¡± No, I don¡¯t think they would. My parents are strong headed, they mustn¡¯t find out we¡¯re dating either, it¡¯s gonna be a disaster ¡± She muttered and Shane sighed.


    ¡± They having hatred for wealthy people isn¡¯t okay, I mean not everyone of us are wicked ¡± Shane pouted like a baby and La chuckled. ¡± You look really cute right now ¡± She muttered, staring at him.


    Shane chuckled before switching back to his normal face. ¡± How about we get your grandmother talk to them. They could listen you know? ¡± Shane suggested but La shook her head again.


    Shane raised his brows, trying to understand why she did that. ¡± My grandma is the same with dad. Their personality is the same. She hated rich people too ¡± La muttered and Shane sighed.


    ¡± Now, I don¡¯t know what to suggest anymore ¡± He said and La chuckled. ¡± So what do we do now? ¡± Shane asked La, hoping for a positive response.


    ¡± Let¡¯s just keep our rtionship as a secret for now ¡± She muttered.


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    Shane sighed before nodding anyways. Shane¡¯s phone suddenly rang. ¡± It¡¯s mom ¡± He said to La who had a raised brow on. La nodded in reply a Shane picked the call.


    ¡± Mom ¡± Shane called with a smile. ¡± Baby ¡± Mrs Bills replied with a big smile. La almost scoffed at how affectionate the two looked at each other.


    ¡± Is La over there? ¡± Mrs Bills suddenly asked and Shane nodded while La¡¯s brows creased sightly as she wondered why Mrs Bills had asked of her.


    ¡± I want to speak with her in private please ¡± She said and Shane nodded before handing the phone over to La and he stood.


    La looked at him with a raised brows and gestured to him to sit but he only smiled at her before walking away out of view. ¡± Gosh that jerk ¡± She muttered annoyingly before turning to the phone¡¯s screen to meet with Mrs Bills who stared at her lovingly.


    ¡± Mom ¡± La called, trying to hide her nervousness. ¡± Are you okay? ¡± Mrs Bills asked instead as she stared at La more deeply. ¡± Um yeah ¡± La muttered.


    ¡± It looked like you have been stressed out. Are you okay? Or Is Shane stressing you out too much? Or are you pregnant? ¡± Mrs Bills rushed her with questions at once that she suddenly got confused on which to answer first.


    ¡± I¡¯m fine.. and I¡¯m definitely not pregnant ¡± She chuckled, referring to Mrs Billsst question. ¡± Wait, do you think you can¡¯t be pregnant? Or wait.. you two haven¡¯t done it yet? ¡± Mrs Bills asked and her cheeks flushed in embarrassment. She felt shy suddenly. How can her mother inw ask her that? Gosh Mrs Bills is really a character.


    ¡± No mom, it¡¯s not that.. it just can¡¯t.. ¡±


    ¡± Or, does he uses condom? Why would he do that? I want a grandchild soon ¡± Mrs Bills cut her off and her cheeks flushed again. She suddenly found it hard to talk.


    ¡± Um.. it¡¯s.. ¡±


    ¡± Are you shy? ¡± Mrs Bills asked and she almost scoffed. Of course she is! She wanted to scream out loud but couldn¡¯t.


    ¡± Um.. it¡¯s not that. It¡¯s just¡­ We only did it once and..¡±


    ¡± Why once? You two don¡¯t wanna have kids now or .. ¡± Mrs Bills stopped on seeing La¡¯s face. She chuckled out loud. ¡± I¡¯m making you ufortable ain¡¯t I? ¡± She asked and La nodded immediately.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m just a excited and happy and you know Shane¡¯s my only son and I badly wanna see my grandkids soon. Promise me I would see them soon ¡± Mrs Bills said and La nodded.


    ¡± I promise ¡± La promised tho she wasn¡¯t sure if that was gon¡¯ happen anytime soon.


    ¡± So.. Shane told me about the issue on hand.. ¡± Mrs Bills trailed off and La raised her brows. ¡± I meant.. the issue about your parents ¡± She said and La muttered an * oh *


    ¡± Um yeah ¡± She muttered. ¡± You wouldn¡¯t give up ¡¯cause of that right? ¡± Mrs Bills asked and La shook her head confusedly.


    ¡± No, why would I? ¡± She asked with a raised brow. ¡± Please don¡¯t.. my son¡¯s scared you might suddenly want to heed to your parent¡¯s words and make you two separate again. I don¡¯t think he will be able to handle it if it happens.. so please, don¡¯t leave him no matter what. You two could decide to keep your rtionship a secret away from your parents before you sort out things with them. But please don¡¯t leave him ¡± Mrs Bills pleaded almost in tears and La sighed.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± Mom.. I wouldn¡¯t. I promise, why would I? I love him so much and it would be absurd for me to leave him ¡¯cause of my parents words. It¡¯s their cross to carry not mine, I love Shane so much and I can¡¯t do without him. I can¡¯t leave him, never! Even if it¡¯s against my parents wish, I can¡¯t. I would just find a way to sort out things with my parents.. but breaking up with Shane ¡¯cause of this.. I can¡¯t! And I promise ¡± La said and Mrs Bills smiled widely.


    ¡± Thanks so much baby. I love you ¡± Mrs Bills said happily and La smiled. ¡± I love you too mom ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± If Shane ever does anything wrong.. don¡¯t hesitate to ce a call across to me.. okay? ¡± She said and La nodded. ¡± Okay mom ¡± She replied with a smile and Mrs Bills also returned the smile.


    ¡± Alright then, bye baby ¡± She said and La waved lightly in response before Mrs Bills ended the call.


    La sighed in relief before she stood on her feet and headed up the stairs to Shane Suite where she thought he might be.


    She got to his suite and headed straight to his room, she entered without knocking and he had just finished having his bath and he was shirtless as his towel was wrapped around his waist while water droplets dropped on his hot body making him look extraordinarily hot and La couldn¡¯t resist him.


    ¡± So what did mom say? ¡± He asked as she moved closer to him but she wasn¡¯t listening at all. Her gaze roamed around his body and itnded on his Adam¡¯s apple which twitched a little when he found La¡¯s gaze on it. The huge bulge she stared at through the fabric made her mouth water endlessly.


    Just with her horny gaze on her, Shane suddenly felt his body on hots as he suddenly felt horny. Like they both nned it, in a rhythm they both walked over to each other hurriedly and smashed their lips roughly on each other impatiently.


    Shane grabbed her waist tightly to himself as he kissed her dominantly and roughly, La got a hold of his robe and loose it immediately and it fell to the ground and he was finally naked.


    Shane lifted La up and she wrapped her legs around his waist, still kissing him roughly why her butt rested on the lower part of his Adam¡¯s apple.


    The kiss continued for so long and like it was never ending anytime soon. Shane proceeded to the bed and heid her properly on the bed and without breaking the kiss, heid on tip of her and continued kissing her possessively.


    La broke the kiss and in a hurry tried to unbutton her shirt but Shane helped with it. He unbuttoned them hurriedly and threw it anywhere across the room. He also pulled down her skirt and threw it away.


    He unhooked her br* too and then her panties at once. His mouth wrapped around her nipples at once and she pushed her head backwards in utmost pleasure. He sucked on her nipples like a baby making her moan endlessly while his other finger rubbed on her clitoris making her moan in pleasure.


    She could feel her wetness as he rubbed his finger more vigorously on his clitoris with his lips still wrapped on her nipples.


    He returned his lips back to hers kissing her passionately while she responded. He suddenly pulled in a finger into her roughly and she gasped softly followed by a soft moan. He started thrusting in and out of her making her moan continuously.


    He added two fingers more making it three and she gasped loudly as she pulled away from the kiss and threw her head backwards in pleasure.


    ¡± Oh Shane¡­ ¡±


    ¡± Ahh.. faster.. ¡±


    She moaned and he increased his pace pumping in and out of her making her moan endlessly.


    He pulled out of her and a hot liquid rushed out. Her breathing suddenly became more intense when Shane suddenly dived his tongue into her V and she gasped out loudly as she held the bedspread for support as he thrust in and out of her with his tongue.


    His tongue suddenly went more deeper. ¡± Ahh.. ¡± She cried, holding on more tightly to the bedspread.


    Shane continued pumping in and out of her with his tongue until she came undone on the bed and he sucked her pus*y out, eating her out while she held the bedspread more tightly as her inside shake in pleasure.


    He was finally done eating her out and he knelt on the bed. He stroked his already hard di*ck before thrusting into her at once, without warning and she gasped sharply as he began thrusting in and out of her roughly and without mercy.


    ¡± Oh yeah.. ¡±


    ¡± Faster.. ¡±


    ¡± Deeper baby.. ¡±


    ¡± Oh Gosh..


    ¡± I love you Shane.. ¡±


    La moaned in pleasure as Shane thrust in and out of her vigorously.


    ¡± Oh God.. ¡± La moaned as Shane finally came undone inside her.


    ¡± Ahh.. ¡± She gasped breathlessly as sheid t on the bed while Shanended beside her. He kissed her forehead and then her lips before covering themselves with the duvet.


    ¡± I love you ¡± He said to her as he pecked her lips again. ¡± I love you too ¡± She muttered breathlessly.


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    * The Girl¡¯s Apartment *


    ¡± I love you ¡± Shane said and La chuckled. They were still sitted in his car. He came to drop her off at home. It¡¯s the next day already.


    ¡± You said that more than a hundred times already ¡± La exaggerated and he smiled. ¡± It¡¯s ¡¯cause I love you so much ¡± He said sincerely, staring deeply into her eyes and that sent a blush to her cheeks as her cheeks reddened immediately.


    She smiled and looked at him. ¡± Yesternight was great ¡± He suddenly said and that made her blush more heavily that she had to look away from his gaze.


    Shane smiled and pulled her face to his and smashed his lips on hers slowly, kissing her passionately and she responded immediately, kissing him sweetly.


    She broke the kiss first and pecked his lips again, he smiled before moving his face away from hers.


    ¡± I should leave then ¡± She said and Shane nodded. She smiles before alighting from the car. She closed the door slowly and Shane wined down the car¡¯s window and she came to view. He waved lightly at her and she did the same and watched as he drove off. She smiled lightly and after he was out of view, she made her way inside the mansion.


    ¡± So, you two skip home now? You now work overnight? ¡± Mrs Brown asked immediately La entered making her stop on her tracks, she raised her brows but Mrs Brown scoffed.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    ¡± Where are youing from? You two.. ¡± She gestured at Mirah who sat down on the couch, looking at them and looking as innocent as ever. ¡± You two didn¡¯te homest night.. and you.. ¡± She snapped at La.


    ¡± Don¡¯t you dare lie to me! I saw you alight from a man¡¯s car now! Who¡¯s he? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and La gulped down into nothing as she found no right words to use.


    ¡± Is that your boyfriend? I hope he¡¯s not! ¡®Cause that car doesn¡¯t look like a poor man¡¯s car! ¡± Mrs Brown snapped and La smiled nervously.


    ¡± Um mom.. he actually got the car as a birthday gift from our boss, the same way I got mine ¡± She lied perfectly and Mrs Brown nodded.


    ¡± Your boss must be a really nice man ¡± Mrs Brownmented and La nodded hurriedly. ¡± Yes he is! ¡± She said at once but Mrs Brown scoffed.


    ¡± But that doesn¡¯t change the fact that they are all life destroyers! ¡± She said retaining that hateful face she makes and La sighed seeing it was fruitless if she tried to start a conversation about it again to her mom.


    ¡± I will head in to my room then ¡± She announced and Mrs Brown nodded as she walked over to the sitting room while La walked over to the stairs that lead to her room and Mirah hurried behind.


    They both walked into La¡¯s room. She sighed tiredly as shended on the bed tly and Mirah did the same.


    ¡± We did it again today ¡± The two said together to themselves at once like they had nned it. They turned to themselves in suprise and then chuckled out loud.


    ¡± How was it? ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± It was so sweet and satisfying ¡± La muttered as she grabbed the pillow to herself and stuffed it on her face.


    ¡± Same here.. I almost passed out as a result of too much drilling from Bryan. Gosh he fvcking drilled so fast into my hole and I felt my insides burning ¡± Mirah said as she reminisced on the urrence with a smiley face. La chuckled as she closes her eyes, ready for sleep to take over.


    She was still feeling sleepy tho she had slept as much as she wanted yesternight.


    ** Next Day **


    Mrs Brown walked in into La¡¯s room to take out herundries. She had been to Mirah¡¯s room first. Surprisingly, the two were okay by themselves in different rooms tho some days like yesternight, Mirah woulde over to La¡¯s room and vice versa.


    Mrs Brown heard sound of water stters and she knew immediately that La was having her bath. She began taking our La¡¯s dirty clothes.


    While doing this, La¡¯s phone suddenly beeped out loudly indicating she had a call. Mrs Brown decided to ignore it since it was none of her business.


    The phone kept on ringing and she sighed before walking over to where it was ced. She picked it up and * Shane * was written boldly on it. It had several love emojis on it and she knew it must be some one special to her .


    The call ended itself while she was still holding it. She was about dropping the phone when the phone beeped indicating that it had a message. She was almost clicking on the message notification when the door to the bathroom slide open and La walked out of it, her wet body wrapped in a towel.


    Mrs Brown dropped the phone as La¡¯s gaze fixed on the phone in her hands. She carried her basket and walked past her. She was almost walking out of La¡¯s room when she stopped an turned back to La who was still confused and trying to get whet her mom was doing with her phone.


    ¡± You missed a call from your boyfriend, Shane ¡± She said and with that, walked out of La¡¯s room while La¡¯s eyes widened in shock.


    She rushed over to where the phone was immediately and when she saw she had a message. She clicked on it.


    ¡± I won¡¯t being to work today, I wille pick you upter in the evening. We should go on a night date ¡± She read and released a sigh of relief.


    She¡¯s d he hadn¡¯t sent any other thing apart from this, even if her mom has read it, it wouldn¡¯t make a meaning to her right?


    ** Breakfast Time **


    ¡± So.. La when would you make us meet your boyfriend? ¡± Mr Brown suddenly asked during breakfast and La almost choked on her food but Mira was quick to offer her water. Mrs Brown scoffed at her pretense.


    ¡± Why do I feel like you don¡¯t want us to meet him? ¡± Mr Brown asked further.


    ¡± It¡¯s not that dad.. he¡¯s actually not around ¡± She lied and Mrs Brown raised her brows. ¡± He brought you home yesterday.. howe he¡¯s not around? ¡± She asked suspiciously.


    ¡± He went on a business trip with the CEO of ourpany ¡± She lied further and Mr Brown nodded.


    ¡± I wanna see him once he¡¯s back ¡± He said authoritavely and La nodded. ¡± What about you Mirah? Have your parents seen your boyfriend? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and Mirah nodded with a smile.


    ¡± Yes mom. They have ¡± She replied and Mrs Brown nodded. ¡± I hope they¡¯re good with you two¡¯s rtionship? ¡± She asked further and Mirah nodded .


    ¡± That¡¯s good then ¡± Mrs Brown said and Mirah smiled lightly


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± Morning ¡± La greeted Tina as she ( La ) walked into their office. ¡± Morning ¡± Tina replied as she typed on her phone.


    La walked over to her seat and sat down before raising her head to Tina who seemed busy with her phone, typing fastly in smiles.


    ¡± You¡¯re chatting with us? ¡± La asked and Tina raised her head to La, a little bit shocked.


    ¡± How did you know? ¡± She asked and La chuckled. ¡± Of course I would know. You¡¯re typing all fast and you¡¯re in smiles like someone who¡¯s in love. That alone shows it¡¯s your fiance ¡± She said and Tina chuckled. us had actually proposed to Tina some months ago and their wedding would being up soon.


    ¡± Yeah it¡¯s him ¡± Tina muttered. ¡± You could meet him at his office if you¡¯re feeling lovesick. Shane isn¡¯t around ¡± La said and Tina sighed. ¡± I would have loved to but us isn¡¯t at work too ¡± She muttered, her gaze now back to her phone again.


    La raised her brows. ¡± Really? Where¡¯s he? ¡±


    ¡± He went together with Shane to the airport to pick up Brielle ¡± She muttered and La raised her brows.


    ¡± Brielle? ¡± La asked with a raised brow and in shock. Tina nodded and La spranged up.


    ¡± Oh my Goodness! Brielle is back!? ¡± She screamed in suprise and Tina nodded, still not looking up.


    ¡± Gosh that jerk¡­ Why wouldn¡¯t he tell me, we could have gone together. He¡¯s so annoying, I¡¯m sure gonna kill him once he¡¯s back ¡± La gritted her teeth grumpily as she walked back to her seat.


    ¡± Brielle.. brielle is back!! ¡± She screamed in her head, in excitement.


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    * At The Airport *


    ¡± Oh Goodness.. I missed you ¡± Brielle muttered as she pulled herself into Shane¡¯s arms. Shane smiled and hugged her lightly.


    ¡± I missed you too ¡± He broke the hug and Brielle released a scoff. ¡± I bet you didn¡¯t. You was probably all hooked up with La ¡± She said and Shane chuckled.


    ¡± But I miss her too and can¡¯t wait to see her. I hope she¡¯s fine? ¡± Brielle questioned as the trio walked over to Shane¡¯s car, prepared to take Brielle to a private mansion she had bought for herself.


    ¡± Yeah she is ¡± Shane muttered. ¡± So tell me about the hardships you told me you two were experiencing at the moment ¡± Brielle said as they settled properly in the car and the driver ignited the car engine before driving off.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise  **


    us suddenly walked into the girl¡¯s office and the duo spranged up at once. ¡± You guys are back? ¡± La asked anxiously while Tina rushed over to us and jumped in his arms, he lifted her up and nt kisses on her face while she did the same.


    La was almost forced to hiss at the lovey-dovey scene the two lovers yed before her not minding her presence. She walked out of the office immediately, heading straight to Shane¡¯s office. She wasn¡¯t even aware if Shane was around but she wanted to check.


    ¡± Gosh¡­ I missed you ¡± Tina muttered in his arms. us let out a silent chuckle. ¡± I was only gone for some few hours ¡± He said as they broke the hug, tho she was still in his arms, her legs wrapped around his waist.


    Their face facing each other. ¡± Few hours you say ¡± Tina scoffed with a shrug and he chuckled again. ¡± Gosh.. you¡¯re so cute ¡± He muttered, staring at her irresistible tempting lips. ¡± Only cute for you ¡± Tina said with a wink and then with a pout, making her lips form an O shape making it more irresistible and seductive. He smashed his lips on hers immediately.


    La pushed the door opened and her eyes widened at the sight. There was Brielle standing some few meters away from her. Brielle released a smile from her lips immediately their gazes met. La took some few steps over to Brielle and hugged her tightly immediately while Brielle did the same, also hugging her tightly.


    Shane watched the twodies hug themselves heartwarmingly while he stood behind them with his hands folded on his chest.


    Brielle broke the hug and like nned, they both smiled at each other. ¡± Gosh I missed you ¡± La muttered and Brielle smiled back. ¡± I missed you too.. so fvcking much ¡± She smiled in response. ¡± So how are you doing? Is everything going on well between you two? ¡± Brielle added, gesturing at Shane whose arms was still folded on his chest.


    La smiled lightly. ¡± Yeah we¡¯re fine, thanks.. you?? You got any new guy or?.. ¡± La asked and at that moment Brielle¡¯s cheeks heated up. ¡± Wait what.. I¡¯m right? Tell me about him ¡± La said at once in excitement.


    ¡± I would tell youter but before then.. Shane told me about your parents. How do you two n to sort things out? ¡± Brielle asked, facing La properly and La let out a sigh. ¡± I still don¡¯t know. Still trying to find ways ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± How about you let them know about you two¡¯s rtionship and try to make them see that Shane¡¯s different guy ¡± Brielle asked and La took a nce at Shane who only watched them chat with his hands folded on his chest.


    ¡± I don¡¯t know.. I don¡¯t wanna upset them but we would find a solution right?.. ¡± She nced at Shane who also nodded.


    ¡± Alright then.. so where do we head out first? ¡± Brielle asked and La raised her brows. ¡± Head out to where? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Somedies outing. We could head out for shopping or something, Mirah could also join in and then Tina.. since I heard you two have be really close now ¡± Brielle said but La shook her head.


    ¡± Um.. no.. It actually have more than a lot to work on at my desk ¡± She said but Brielle scoffed. ¡± Come on.. not when your boyfriend is the CEO..e on let¡¯s go ¡± Brielle said and began pulling La out.


    Shane waved lightly at La who gawked back at him in response. He chuckled before also heading out while thedies walked over to get Tina before heading out for their outing after they might have contacted Mirah too.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Gosh I¡¯m so tired ¡± La groaned as she fell on her bed tly and tiredly. Brielle really drained the hell outta her at the outing.


    Her phone beeped right at the moment and she raised her brows before stretching her handszily to her phone which she had ced on the bed side drawer on her arrival inside the room.


    She grabbed the phone and clicking on the notification, it was a message from Shane. She scoffed silently before proceeding to read it anyways. * Are you home already? * She read. ¡± Why did he send it right at the time I got home? ¡± She asked herself as a tiny smile yed on her lips.


    She was almost dialing his number when his call came in. She smiled again before clicking on the green button.


    ¡± Hey ¡± She said as sheid back t on the bed. ¡± I thought you was mad at me ¡± He said and she could hear an audible sigh of relief from his end. ¡± Well yeah I was.. I can¡¯t even believe I picked your call ¡± She said with a tiny scoff and she heard Shane released a short chuckle.


    ¡± ¡®Cause you couldn¡¯t resist me ¡± He said but she scoffed. ¡± In your dreams baby ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry we could go on the dinner date as nned ¡± He apologized sincerely. ¡± It¡¯s fine. I was busy too ¡± She replied.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡± And I¡¯m sorry for not informing you about Brielle¡¯s supposed arrival earlier. She told me she wanted it to be a surprise, didn¡¯t even know Tina had told you beforehand ¡± He said and she chuckled.


    A minute of silence went by without anyone saying a word until La broke it. ¡± Why am I suddenly missing you so bad? I wish I was over there with you. I wanna have your arms wrapped around my body ¡± She muttered grabbing the pillow right next to her and stuffing it on her chest.


    Shane chuckled. ¡± Sorry, But you can¡¯t juste over ¡¯cause of your parents. I would have loved  to have you over here with me too ¡± He muttered and La sat up on her bed.


    ¡± How about Ie over? ¡± She asked in excitement. ¡± No.. no La. It¡¯ste, you can¡¯t and your parents too.. ¡± Shane disagreed and she could picture him shooking his head.


    ¡± It doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯mmae over in my car and it¡¯s not thatte, it¡¯s just 9pm. And my parents would probably be asleep by now ¡± She muttered. ¡± Babe.. ¡±


    ¡± Please.. I badly wannae ¡± She muttered sadly and she heard Shane¡¯s sigh. ¡± Alright I wille pick you up, just get ready. I will be there in some few minutes ¡± He said and La raised her brows slightly at no one. ¡± Really? You¡¯reing over now? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± He muttered. ¡± You¡¯re not lying right? ¡± She asked. ¡± You can hear sounds of me picking up my keys right? ¡± He said and truly, she heard car keys nking against each other.


    ¡± Oh my! I can¡¯t wait ¡± She jumped excitedly. ¡± Should I bring my night wear along ande shower at your ce? ¡± She asked and she could hear his tired sigh. ¡± Anyhow you want babe ¡± He muttered and she could doors closing as she also heard him walk.


    ¡± You¡¯re really tired aren¡¯t you? I promise I won¡¯t stress you¡­ We would just cuddle ourselves to sleep and that¡¯s all.. sorry ¡± La muttered cutely. ¡± It¡¯s fine. I will be there soon ¡± He said and hanged up.


    La smiled happily before heading over to her wardrobe to get her robe and night wear and then her phone.


    ** Almost an hourter **


    Her phone beeped indicating that she had a message. She clicked on it and having read it, she grabbed her things and walked out of her room and down the stairs steathily so as to not attract attention.


    She walked out of the mansion and outside was Shane¡¯s car parking right at the opposite side. She crossed over to his car and entered through the passenger seat at the front.


    Immediately she turned to his tired face and pouted cutely. ¡± I¡¯m sorry for stressing you baby ¡± She muttered and he smiled faintly.


    ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± He said and ignited the car¡¯s engine before driving off.


    Meanwhile, Mrs Brown watched from the window as La stepped into the car and whoever it was drove off. She couldn¡¯t see his face ¡¯cause the ss was a tinted one.


    ¡± She said he was on a business trip ¡± She muttered to herself with a cocky smirk in her lips.


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    * Shane¡¯s Apartment *


    La had just finished having her bath, she joined Shane who was almost asleep on the bed. He had been waiting for La¡¯s arrival. La was already dressed in her night robe when she joined Shane on the bed.


    Almost immediately he turned to her facing her properly. He leaned closer and ced a short kiss on her lips before pulling her to himself, wrapping his arms around her waist before covering them with the quilt.


    With this, they both drifted to sleep almost immediately.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Morning mom ¡± La muttered as she walked down the stairs, yawning heavily.


    Mrs Brown scoffed at her daughter¡¯s pretense. ¡± Where did you head tost night with your boyfriend? I saw hime pick you up in another expensive car. Thought you said he was on a business trip with the CEO of yourpany and why was he with another luxurious car I¡¯m sure not just any one could buy. That car belongs to rich people ¡± Mrs Brown rushed her at once that she got confused on which to answer at first.


    ¡± Mom.. it¡¯s.. ¡± Mrs Brown strained her gaze on La the more making her suddenly short of words.


    ¡± Mom that¡¯s her boss¡¯s driver who picked her upst night ¡± Mirah cut her off and Mrs Brown raised her brows.  ¡± I don¡¯t understand.. ¡±  Mrs Brown said but Mirah also didn¡¯t know what to say anymore. She had just said that out of senses.


    The door suddenly pushed open and Brielle walked in gracefully while the two girls stared at her confusedly and in suprise.


    What was she doing at their house? And why was she in all of a sudden?


    ¡± You are? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and Brielle acted on a pretense. She pretended to be suprised.


    ¡± Mom.. you don¡¯t know me? ¡± Brielle asked and Mrs Brown raised her brows. She was obviously cracking her brain trying to recollect if she had actually met with the unfamiliardy standing in front of her.


    ¡± Anyways.. I¡¯m Brielle. Your daughter¡¯s boss ¡± She offered an handshake and Mrs Brown took it immediately without hesitation.


    ¡± Oh hi. How are you miss? ¡± Mrs Brown tried her best toport herself. ¡± I¡¯m very fine ma¡¯am and I¡¯m here to pick La up, we actually have some unfinished business fromst night. I¡¯m sorry if it troubled or bothered you. I had actually sent my driver to pick her upst night. It was an urgent one ¡± She apologized and Mrs Brown nodded.


    ¡± Oh, I didn¡¯t know it was you. It¡¯s fine ¡± Mrs Brown said immediately and Brielle smiled lightly. ¡± La are you done? We should leave now ¡± Brielle said trying her best to sound a it¡¯s bit authoritative.


    ¡± Um.. no. I haven¡¯t had my bath ¡± La muttered and Brielle tried her possible best not to show how shocked she was.


    ¡± Oh, I guess I might have to wait then. Meet me in my car in some minutes now ¡± She said and La nodded immediately like a scared employee would do.


    Brielle smiled at Mrs Brown. ¡± I will leave now mom ¡± She said politely with a low bow and Mrs Brown did the same and watched as Brielle walked out of their view, only if she could see how shaky she looked while trying topose herself to walk out like that without missing her steps.


    Brielle finally stepped out of the mansion and into her car, she heaved a sigh of relief. ¡± Gosh, I¡¯m d I came at the right time ¡± She muttered to herself.


    * Some minutester *


    La entered into the car together with Mirah. Mira got into the back seat while La sat at the front seat next to Brielle¡¯s.


    The trio nced at each other and like nned, at once they burst intoughter.


    ¡± Come on.. how did youe up with that so fast? ¡± Mirah hailed and Brielle smiled proudly. ¡± I really didn¡¯t expect it. It just came out and I didn¡¯t expect Mrs Brown to buy it that easily ¡± Brielle said and La nodded in support.


    ¡± Yeah me too ¡± La supported. ¡± But your mom seemed nice in there and I was expecting her to chase me off after knowing I was your boss and probably one rich psycho but she didn¡¯t ¡± Brielle said and La nodded.


    ¡± Yeah, she¡¯s probably respecting you ¡¯cause you¡¯re La¡¯s boss ¡± Mirah said and they nodded in support. ¡± We should leave then ¡± Brielle said. ¡± Where are we going to? ¡± La was forced to ask.


    ¡± To your baby¡¯s ¡± Brielle replied and the girls raised their brows quizzically.


    ¡± You don¡¯t have to worry Mirah, Bryan would be there too ¡± She said and Mirah nodded. Brielle turned to La who was still staring at her confusedly.


    ¡± We¡¯re only having a get together party. My baby¡¯s gonna be there too ¡± She said and their eyes widened. ¡± Really? ¡± Mirah was fast to voice out her excitement.


    ¡± Yeah y¡¯all are meeting him ¡± Brielle replied with a smile as she ignited the car¡¯s engine and drove out of their mansion and over to Shane¡¯s.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± Wow you¡¯re so handsome ¡± Mirah gushed a she stared at Brielle¡¯s boyfriend, Cole for the umpteenth time. ¡± Thanks ¡± Cole replied with a chuckle and nced at Brielle who hanged her arm on his shoulder.


    ¡± Alright that¡¯s enough ¡± Bryan had to butt in as he lifted Mirah up in his arm and away from Cole and the duo chuckled.


    ¡± Hi, I¡¯m La. Nice to meet you ¡± La offered an handshake and Cole received it warmly. ¡± Nice to meet you.. I¡¯m Cole ¡± He replied as they shaked lightly.


    He let go of her hand and she smiled lightly. ¡± Thanks for loving our friend ¡± La thanked seriously. ¡± It¡¯s nothing.. she captured my heart and I love her so much, that¡¯s why I¡¯m here ¡± He said sweetly that Brielle couldn¡¯t help but blush while La also smiled at how gentle of a man he is.


    ¡± Um.. ¡± Someone cleared his throat behind them and La turned to meet her hefty man behind them. He pulled La to himself possessively and the two lovers couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at how possessively he held her.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry but I think I might have to steal her away from you two ¡± Shane said and Cole smiled. ¡± It¡¯s fine ¡± He muttered and Brielle nodded.


    With that, Shane pulled La along with him up to his suite. They walked into his room and he locked the door behind them with her back resting against the door as he ced his arm above her head, caging her and he stared down at her possessively.


    ¡± What.. what are you doing? ¡± La had to ask. ¡± Why are you looking so pretty today ¡± He whispered into her ears, sending deep shivers down her spine.


    ¡± What.. what are you saying? ¡± La asked nervously. ¡± I can¡¯t believe I let you offst night without touching you, I was so tired yesterday but today I¡¯m not ¡± He said and before she could blink, his lips was on hers roughly.


    **


    ¡± What¡¯s bothering you? ¡± Shane asked as he ced a kiss on her lips shortly. They just finished a hot round of s*x and theyid naked and peacefully in each other¡¯s arms. ¡± Is it that obvious? ¡± She asked and that made Shane raised his brows.


    ¡± So something is really bothering you? What¡¯s it? ¡± He asked. ¡± It¡¯s about us. I don¡¯t think we can go on like this, I need to talk out things with mom and dad ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Yeah, I¡¯m still scared really. It¡¯s like I¡¯m facing rejection from your parents even without meeting them yet ¡± He muttered sadly. ¡± Come on. I promise, everything would be fine. I should just¡­ I¡¯m gonna try. I will, I promise ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± So you¡¯re gonna talk to them about us or?.. ¡±


    ¡± I¡¯mma tell them about us. I would tell them I love you so much and I can¡¯t stay apart from you whether they want it or not. I would tell them to get rid of whatever hatred they have for people Ike you. Not everyone is like those people ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± Do you want me toe with you whenever you wanna talk to them? Or I could bring along mom and dad too ¡± Shane said but she smiled as she shook her head.


    ¡± No it¡¯s fine. I would talk to them alone ¡± She said. ¡± La.. ¡±N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    ¡± I love you ¡± She cut him off and ced her lips on his. He pulled in more closer to the kiss and his hands went under the quilt. He pinched her nipple slowly and she let out a moan.


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    ¡± So you¡¯re gonna talk to your parents about it? ¡± Mirah asked a little bit surprised and La nodded. ¡± Wow. That¡¯s so brave of you ¡± She muttered and La chuckled. ¡± I have to.. I¡¯m tired of keeping my rtionship with Shane a secret. I don¡¯t care if they would ept us or not ¡± She muttered.


    ¡± So when would you tell them? ¡± Mirah asked. ¡± Probably tomorrow ¡± La replied and Mirah nodded.


    ** Next Morning **


    { The Girl¡¯s Apartment }


    ¡± Morning mom and dad ¡± La greeted her parents as she descended the stairs.


    ¡± Morning daughter ¡± They both replied her and she smiled lights as she proceeded to the kitchen.


    A news feed pooped up on the TV screen and the two parents lips formed into a smile as they stare at the lovely man on the screen.


    ¡± He gave the orphanages foods again. He¡¯s really a nice man. It would have been great If we had other wealthy people in the country to be like him ¡± Mrs Brown said and Mr Brown nodded in support.


    ¡± I still can¡¯t believe he refurnished the wholemunity¡¯s houses into a modern one. And I heard he also donated money to some private schools to give free schrships to some students ¡± Mr Brown said and Mrs Brown nodded.


    ¡± Yeah I heard about that too. He¡¯s really nice ¡± She added and Mrs Brown nodded as he sipped from his cup, his gaze still focused on the screen.


    ¡± He¡¯s such a nice man and a handsome one at that ¡± Mrs Brown said and that earned a chuckle from Mr Brown¡¯s lips.


    ¡± It¡¯s the first time I will see youplimenting other man apart from me and a rich one at that. We were supposed to hate them remember ¡± Mr Brown teased .


    ¡± Yeah I can¡¯t help it. He¡¯s really nice ¡± Mrs Brown said, her attention focused on the dashing handsome young man on the screen.


    ** Bryan¡¯s Apartment **Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ¡± What¡¯s it? ¡± Bryan asked in a chuckle to Mirah who suddenly faced him in the middle of a hot movie with her hands tugged on his shirt.


    ¡± Kiss me baby. Let¡¯s fvck all night ¡± She muttered seductively.


    Without hesitation, Mirah locked lips with Bryan. Her tongue delved inside his mouth, meeting with his, savoring the taste of him. Bryan slipped his hands underneath her dress and grabbed her ass, giving both cheeks soft squeezes.


    Mirah snaked her hands around his neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss. The rhythm of their heartbeats synchronized the kiss which was now getting torrid.


    As both kissed as though their life depended on it, Mirah began to grind against Bryan. Not minding the fact that their clothes barred them, she went in slow circles, her core repeatedly brushing his hard on.


    ¡°Fuck, Mirah.  Please me, baby¡± Bryan groaned when they stopped to catch their breaths


    Without demur, Bryan ced his lips on hers, igniting a fire, a need that begged to be quenched. With his hands still underneath her dress, he ran them up and down her back. Sliding upwards, he pulled the horizontal straps of her bra loose while she worked on the buttons of his shirt.


    In no time, Bryan¡¯s shirt came off and Mirah ran her hands on his  tattooed broad chest something she had always fantasized doing.


    ¡°I love the feel of this¡± She said, tearing her lips away from his, running her hands up and down his chest.


    Next, she dipped her head low andtched her tongue on his right nipple, her thumb working on the other. Bryan groaned, as he felt himself getting harder.


    ¡°Damn, baby, you¡¯re so good¡±


    ¡°As I should be¡± She said, switching over to his other nipple and repeating the same action


    Raising her head, Mirah loosened the vertical straps of her bra and raising both hands, Bryan pulled the dress over her head, making the bra fall away, baring her breasts.


    Desire pooled in his eyes, a need coursing through his veins, as he stared at her creamy, firm and sulent breasts like actating baby.


    ¡°You like ¡¯em?¡±


    ¡± Always. You¡¯re beautiful, Mirah¡± He said, reaching out, fondling her right breast, his mouth working magic on the left


    Wrapping his left hand around her waist for support, he switched to the right breast, sucking helplessly like a new born. Throwing her head backwards, and throwing caution to the wind, Mirah moaned profanities, her eyeballs, rolling into their sockets.


    ¡°Oh, baby¡± She moaned, eyes closed


    ¡°Just take your time with ¡¯em¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s set this body on fire, shall we?¡± Bryan asked, after he had served both breasts equal rights.


    ¡°Yeah, upstairs¡±


    With Mirah in his arms, Bryan rose from the couch and slipped his feet out of his shoes. Next, he headed for the stairs, enjoying the soft feel of her breasts against his chest. As he ascended, Mirah circled her hands around his neck and kissed him deeply.


    ¡°To your left¡± She breathed against his lips, not breaking the kiss.


    ¡± In the guest bedroom? ¡± He asked with a surprised tone and she nodded.


    In no time, both were in the room.


    ¡°Turn around¡± Bryan ordered


    When she did, he grabbed her hips and slowly ced her ass against his hardened self.


    ¡°You see what you do to me?¡± He breathed against the crook of her neck, biting her neck¡¯s most sensitive spot, leaving a hickey and earning a moan from her


    ¡°Let¡¯s quench it, shall we?¡± She said taking her one hand to the back of his neck while the other threaded through the soft curls of his hair.


    ¡°Let¡¯s get this off first¡± He snapped the waistband of her panties against her skin, making sexy shivers run down her spine


    Fingers still in the waistband of her panties, he ran them to the front and slowly pulled thece down her hips. Crouching, he rolled thece right down the legs, until he arrived her ankle where he made her step out of them.


    Tossing her panties to God-knows-where, He asked her to face him. When she did, he lifted her, tossing her on the bed. Hovering over her, he kissed the bridge of her nose, her lips, the middle of her breasts, her belly button and her core.


    ¡°Your fragrance?¡± He lifted his eyes to meet hers


    ¡°It¡¯s heavenly¡± He added


    ¡°You wanna slurp it like it¡¯s pasta?¡± She asked, fully concerned about her throbbing core


    Without answering, Bryan snatched his tongue on the aching pound of flesh which looked him directly in the eye. His tongue twirled and turned, savoring her taste and not getting enough. He flicked his tongue left and right, serving her justice, making her close her eyes and utter gibberish.


    Raising his head, he kissed her hard.


    ¡°Oh, Bryan. Fuck me already!¡± She cried when he tore his lips away from hers


    ¡°Patience, Baby¡± He drawled, taking off both his pants and briefs.


    ¡°I¡¯m going in, baby¡± He said as he guided himself towards her entrance.


    Slowly, he slipped inside her till she amodated all of him. Next came the first thrust. Then the second. Then the third. And another. Another. And yet, another.


    An insatiable hunger spread through her, an unquenchable fire igniting in her.


    ¡°Bryan¡± Mirah moaned, throwing her head against the headboard


    ¡°Yes baby. Say my name like I¡¯m doing things to you¡± He said, increasing his pace


    Pleasure which Mirah never knew existed clouded her thoughts as Bryan moved in and out of her. His thrusts were wild, crazy. Her nails roamed his back, her legs which she had wrapped around his waist, pulling him closer into her.


    She threw caution to the wind yet again, when she screamed his name as she had hit her G-spot. In and out Bryan went, her walls clinging onto him; her moisture, a lubricant, easing his brain exploding thrusts.


    ¡°Look at me¡± He ordered and she opened her eyes


    Eyeball to eyeball, he sped their hands and kissed her with fervency, rocketing her into Ectasy. The rain fell on, tapping on the roof anduding them for a job well done.


    Momentster, Mirah¡¯s spasms threatened to tear her apart as he stiffened inside of her. Overridden by the fierce demands of their love making, both of them climaxed, savoring the explosive satisfaction that followed thereafter.


    Locking their foreheads together, Bryan stayed a while in her to catch his breath before pulling out. He tossed the used rubber into the bin after pulling it off his nowid self.


    ¡°Damn! You were so good baby. Come here¡± He pulled her close to him and kissed the top of her hair


    ¡°We could prolly do this often¡± She ran her fingers across his chest


    ¡°Seems like someone ain¡¯t tired¡± He chuckled


    ¡°Well, a blow job wouldn¡¯t bad. Then I could ride you and we could end things in the shower¡± She drawled, biting her lips invitingly


    ¡°You¡¯re insatiable, huh?¡± He stroked her chin, hunger pooling in his eyes.


    Well, he was in for it, as they were just getting started. It was going to be an all night affair.


    T B C

 Chapter 88

    ¡± What¡¯s it? ¡± La groaned as Mirah dragged her roughly out of the room. ¡± Just follow me.. hurry ¡± Mirah snapped and finally they were down the stairs.


    ¡± Watch.. ¡± Mirah said pointing at the TV. ¡± Shane? ¡± La asked in suprise and Mirah nodded. ¡± Exactly.. and now.. look at your parents ¡± She said and La took a nce at her parents whose gaze was fixed on the TV screen and they seemed to be discussing a thing and they also had smiles on their face.


    ¡± It seems they like Shane ¡± Mirah muttered and La raised her brows. ¡± Really? ¡± She asked unsure and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Let¡¯s go find out then ¡± Mirah said and at once pulled La properly to the living room. They both sat on the couch next to their ( La ) parents¡¯.


    La fixed her gaze properly and it was truly Shane. It was some news about Shane donations to the country.


    ¡± Mom you know this man? ¡± Mirah was the first to ask and Mrs Brown turned to them and then nodded.


    ¡± Of course I know him. He¡¯s Shane Kent right. He¡¯s such a generous man. He donates to ourmunity every single time. He¡¯s indeed a blessed and rich good man and not a wicked one like the rests ¡± Mrs Brown said and the girls turned to each other.


    ¡± So mom you like him? ¡± La asked slowly. ¡± Of course, why should we hate him. He does good everytime and that one is alone to prove that he¡¯s a good man ¡± Mrs Brown said and the girls nodded normally but really they weren¡¯t, they were obviously screaming their lungs out underneath.


    ¡± We would leave then ¡± Mirah said and the two girls stood up at once and made their way out of their view.


    ¡± Ahh ¡± The two girls screamed as they entered into La¡¯s room at once.


    ¡± Wow. This is s amazing, Mom likes Shane¡¯s personality even without knowing he¡¯s my boyfriend. She must obviously be wishing I had such a nice man as my boyfriend. I¡¯m really sure she¡¯s gon¡¯ ept at once not minding if he was a rich man  ¡¯cause  she knows he¡¯s a good man ¡± La said and Mirah nodded.


    ¡± Yeah that¡¯s true. You should tell her then or tell Shane first. I¡¯m sure he¡¯s gonna be so happy ¡± Mirah said and La nodded in smiles.


    ¡± Yeah I should go see him instead ¡± She said and Mira nodded. La rushed to her phone and dialed Shane¡¯s number to inform him that she would being over to his house.


    ** us¡¯s Apartment **


    Tina sat on hisps as the kiss went more deeper and hotter. She started moving slowly and twirling on his di**ck tho he was still wearing  a trouser but that alone did the job as his member was bing more erected as she did that.


    Tina sat on hisps as the kiss went


    more deeper and hotter. She started


    moving slowly and twirling on his di**ck


    tho he was still wearing a trouser but that


    alone did the job as his member was


    bing more erected as she did that.


    Tina was also badly wet as us took


    her b**bs in his mouth and sucked them


    fastly and deeply like a child would do.


    ¡± Gosh¡± She threw her head back in


    pleasure as she enjoyed the warmness of


    his lips on her nipple. He sucked her right


    nipple while his other hand yed with


    her left nipple as he pinched it softly making her moan endlessly.


    Tina was getting impatient as she moved


    her b**bs away from his mouth and


    grabbed his belt and began unbuttoning itN?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    from its loop while us reconnected


    their lips. She yanked the belt off and


    pulled his trouser away and his di**ck


    spranged up through his boxer.


    Her hands searched tor his di*¡±ck as her


    lips was still connected with Tina¡¯s lips,


    she couldn¡¯t see how erected it was. Her


    how long and erected it felt on her hand.


    She touched it through his boxer and


    began stroking it, Tina broke the kiss as he couldn¡¯t help the groan that left his mouth.


    He threw his head backwards in pleasure while Tina stroked his di**ck through his clothing. It seemed he got impatient as he wanted to feel her skin against his di**ck. He pulled down the boxer roughly and ced her hands on it impatiently.


    Tina smiled naughtily as she began stroking his di**ck. She stroked him like a professional and a feeling of great pleasure washed through him.


    Tina suddenly stopped and knelt on the bed, she took his member into her mouth. He was so big and huge and her mouth couldn¡¯t contain him but she pushed it more deeper anyways making her gag but she continued.


    She licked the tip of his di**ck and us held the bedspread tightly as he felt her warmness against him. She started moving in and out of him and his breathing became intense.


    ¡± Tina.. ¡± He cried. She was moving so fast and he lost himself. He grabbed her hair and pulled her more forcefully, almost choking her, he started pumping in and out of her making her gag endlessly.


    He released his seeds into her mouth and she crazily swallowed it.


    He tossed her over and he roughly yanked her panties off. He pushed one finger inside her clit roughly and she let out a groan. It was painful. He started thrusting in and out of her while she held the bed spreads tightly at how fast he pumped his fingers in and out of her. He doubled his fingers and the pain increased.


    ¡± us! ¡± She gasped and he paused briefly giving her time to adjust. She nodded for him to go ahead and he began thrusting in and out of her. A tear unconsciously found its way out of her eyes and he kissed her lips.


    ¡± us, I¡¯m about to have my orgasm ¡± She said with a loud cry and he pulled out immediately and almost immediately, a hot liquid rushed out of her V. She had her first orgasm. us leaned over to her lips and smashed his lips on hers and she responded fastly with the same space.


    While this was going on, us stroked his di**ck and without warning, he pulled in slowly into her. ¡± Ahh! ¡± Tina let out a loud gasp when she felt something huge in her her. She bit us¡¯s lips roughly as he held the bedspread tightly.


    ¡± I love you ¡± us muttered and pecked her lips as he waited briefly for her to contain his huge member. She was so fvcking tight. He began thrusting in slowly when he saw that her tight spot had finally contained him. Tina let out a slow wince as us increased his pace, thrusting more deeper into her. She held on tightly to the bedspread.


    At first, it was pain she felt but with time she suddenly started feeling pleasure as she wanted more. ¡± Go faster baby ¡± She urged and it seemed that was what us was waiting for. He pulled out and immediately pulled in roughly and began thrusting in and out of her fastly and deeply making her moan endlessly, sounds of their skins pping against each other erupted so loudly as us rammed inside her deeply and with a fast pace while Tina almost couldn¡¯t get enough.


    ¡± us I¡¯m about to cum! ¡± Tina said with a rough groan as us rammed more deeper and roughly into her. ¡± Hold on, don¡¯t cum yet ¡± He said, still ramming roughly inside of her as he pped her butt cheek and she let out a silent hiss.


    He finally was about to cum after more minutes of thrusting inti her roughly and he came undone on the bed. Heid beside her tiredly and pulled her to himself.


    ¡± I love you ¡± He muttered as he ced a kiss on her lips. ¡± I love you too ¡± Tina muttered tiredly and as thought, slept off immediately. ¡± I love you so much ¡± us muttered tho he knew she was asleep.


    He covered them with the duvet and cuddled her tightly before closing his eyes and he finally fell to sleep.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± So you mean your parents like my personality? Even without seeing me before or knowing me as your boyfriend? ¡± Shane asked and La smiled happily.


    ¡± Really? ¡± Shane asked excitedly and La nodded again. ¡± Wow that¡¯s nice. They would approve of me once you tell them I¡¯m your boyfriend since they like me anyways? ¡± Shane asked and La nodded.


    ¡± Definitely. They should ¡± La said confidently and Shane smiled happily.


    ¡± Gosh I¡¯m so happy ¡± He muttered in smiles.


    T B C

 Chapter 89

    ¡± So are you gonna talk or what? ¡± Mrs Brown asked, getting tired of the sudden silence that erupted between them. La had called her and Mr Brown together at the dinning table, saying she had something important to say.


    ¡± Um¡­ Mom it¡¯s about my boyfriend ¡± She said and Mrs Brown raised her brows. ¡± What about him? ¡± She asked.


    ¡± He¡¯s not whom I told you he was ¡± She said the truth and Mrs Brown sat up properly on her seat. ¡± Wait what? ¡± She asked to be sure if her ears hadn¡¯t betrayed her.


    ¡± Mom.. ¡± La tried to call but Mrs Brown cut her off. ¡± So what you¡¯re trying to say Is that you lied to us? ¡± Mrs Brown asked almost angrily, pointing at Mr Brown and then at herself.


    ¡± Yeah somehow ¡± La muttered in acknowledgement and Mrs Brown scoffed unbelievably. ¡± I knew something was fishy! ¡± She shouted and hit the table loudly that La flinched and Mrs Brown wasn¡¯t an exception, he flinched lightly.


    ¡± So you¡¯ve grown wings right? You now lie to I and your dad! You now keep secrets!? Huh!? ¡± Mrs Brown shouted at once but La wasn¡¯t flinching. She only let out a sigh.


    ¡± Mom. I¡¯m 20 already! I can take care of myself. I can decide what¡¯s best for me and I know what I want. You don¡¯t expect me to tell you everything right? It¡¯s my personal life mom ¡± La said softly and Mrs Brown scoffed unbelievably.


    ¡± Gosh.  I can¡¯t believe this La. You¡¯ve changed so much.. you¡¯ve changed! This isn¡¯t my daughter! No! Something must have went wrong! ¡± Mrs Brown muttered unbelievably, shooking her head.


    La only smiled lightly. ¡± Mom it¡¯s me and no one else and nothing is wrong with me, I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m only spilling facts mom.. It¡¯s my life, I¡¯m old enough to make decisions and decide what¡¯s best for me ¡± She said and Mrs Brown hit the table more louder this time around.


    ¡± Just shut up okay?? And apologize for talking back at your mom! ¡± Mr Brown yelled at La, preventing Mrs Brown from saying what she had in mind.


    ¡± Dad¡­ ¡± La tried to object but he cut her off. ¡± Apologize! ¡± He snapped at her.


    La let out an unbelievable scoff. ¡± I sincerely can¡¯t believe you two right now! I even didn¡¯t talk back at mom and I wasn¡¯t rude in anyway! And I¡¯m fvcking tired of you two controlling my life! It¡¯s my life! You two have been doing this, ever since I was a kid! Please stop! Stop trying to control my life! You both are my parents, I respect and understand that but there are some things that are personal to me! There¡¯s something called personal decision! Leave me to my decisions! Please! ¡± La shouted and dropped a tab on the table.


    ¡± And yes¡­ I lied to you two and I¡¯m sorry for that. I actually do have a boyfriend but sorry but he¡¯s from a wealthy man and I don¡¯t care if you two aren¡¯t gonna approve but I love him so much and can¡¯t do without him. There is his picture. He¡¯s gonna be your son inw soon ¡± La muttered and walked out of their view at once, ignoring their shocked looks and leaving them in awe.


    Their daughter just disobeyed thier order and dare walked out on them, something she had never done.


    Mrs Brown sat back on her seat dejectedly and faced Mrs Brown. ¡± Do you think we¡¯re doing too much? I think we overdid it ¡± Mrs Brown said to Mr Brown and he nodded in support. ¡± Yeah ¡± He mumbled. ¡± She had never talked back at us ¡± Mrs Brown said. ¡± Yeah it¡¯s shocking ¡± Mr Brown supported.


    ¡± Who¡¯s he? ¡± Mrs Brown asked Mr Brown as he took the tab and his gaze transfixed on the screen. ¡± Mr Kent¡­ ¡± Mr Brown muttered unbelievably and in shock. Mrs Brown raised her brows in confusion and he handed over the tab to her and she also had the same expression on as she stared at the screen.


    ¡± Mr.. Kent.. howe? ¡± She muttered confusedly.


    ** Shane¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± I think that¡¯s a bit harsh ¡± Shane said to La who sat in his front with a guilty look on. ¡± Yeah, I shouldn¡¯t have raised my voice or even walk out on them. I guess I was only frustrated and now that I think of it, it¡¯s stupid ¡± She mumbled under her breath.


    Shane sighed before pulling her to him. ¡± It¡¯s fine, all you just need to do is apologize, and I¡¯m sure they would understand that you were just frustrated and you didn¡¯t mean it ¡± Shane assured, stroking her hair and then ced a kiss on her hair.


    ¡± You sure? ¡± La asked as she pulled away from the hug and staring deep into his eyes. He smiled and then nodded. ¡± Yeah, do you want me to go home with you then?.. to see your parents ¡± Shane asked, looking at her with sincerity on his face but La¡¯s brows were still raised.


    ¡± Really? You would do that? ¡± She asked and he nodded. ¡± Yeah anything for you, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s gonna be that bad tho ¡± He muttered and a smiled formed on her lips. She pecked his lips at once and pulled away almost immediately and shed him a smile. ¡± I love you ¡± She muttered and Shane smiled too. ¡± I love you too ¡± He muttered and pulled her into his arms once again.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    La walked inside without looking sideways and her gaze was focused on where she was headed to ¨C the stairs. She kept her face straight, she wasn¡¯t ready for an argument with her parents.


    Tho she had nned to apologize but not at that moment anymore, she was suddenly developing a headache. ¡± La.. ¡± She heard her mom¡¯s voice but she didn¡¯t stop and only continued her journey up the stairs.


    She was finally out of view and now on her way to her room. ¡± I¡¯m sorry mom ¡± She muttered to herself as she pushed the door opened and walked inside her room.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    ¡± She¡¯s still mad at us ¡± Mrs Brown muttered to Mr Brown and he nodded. ¡± Yeah I guess¡± Mr Brown replied.


    ¡± Do you think we should go talk to her in her room? ¡± Mrs Brown asked but Mr Brown shook his head. ¡± No.. it looks like she needs some space. Let¡¯s give it to her ¡± Mr Brown said and she nodded in eptance.


    ¡± Yeah ¡± She muttered sadly. ¡± What do we do now? It¡¯s Shane Kent.. what do you think about him? Should we let our hatred for people like him take us over and lose a nice man like him.. we both know he has a good personality ¡± Mr Brown asked his wife. ¡± I don¡¯t know.. What do you think? ¡± Mrs Brown asked instead.


    ¡± I love Mr Kent¡¯s Personality but do I want him for our daughter? ¡± Mr Brown asked rhetorically and Mrs Brown raised her brows raised her brows confusedly.


    ** Kent¡¯s Enterprise **


    ¡± La isn¡¯t at work today sire ¡± us reported to Shane and he nodded in approval. ¡± Yeah, she talked to mest night about having a headache. We should go check up on her after closing at work today ¡± He said without raising his head up and us nodded apanied with a light bow.


    ¡± Any other vital thing I need to be aware of? ¡± He asked but us shook his head. ¡± None sire ¡± He answered.


    ¡± Great then. You can take your leave ¡± Shane said and us bowed lightly and exited the office immediately.


    Shane was still focused on the files before him when the door creaked open slowly and he heard approaching footsteps.


    ¡± us.. what is it? ¡± He asked without looking up but instead heard an unfamiliar voice. ¡± Mr Kent.. ¡± The hush voice came out and Shane raised his head and was more than shocked at the view before him. His eyes suddenly behaved like they weren¡¯t his and the files he held in his hands fell to the floor but he didn¡¯t bother to pick them.


    ¡± Hello.. I¡¯m Mr Brown and next to me is Mrs Brown. We¡¯re your girlfriend¡¯s parents ¡± Mr Brown confirmed his thoughts and abruptly, Shane stood up at once.


    ¡± Um.. Morning sir and ma ¡± He said with a bow, suddenly unsure of what to do.


    ¡± Please have your seat ¡± He ushered them nervously to the two seats before his table.


    The couple shed him a smile as they both walked over to the seat before him while he watched in awe as they both sat.


    T B C

 Chapter 90

    ¡± I know you must be shocked to see us here ¡± Mrs Brown started as Shane finally had his seat, still staring at them in suprise and with nervousness ring on his face.


    ¡± Um yeah¡­ I wasn¡¯t expecting this and La never told me you two were.. ¡±


    ¡± She isn¡¯t aware ¡± Mr Brown cut him off and he nodded. ¡± Oh ¡± He muttered.


    ¡± You really have a nice personality than expected. You know I and my wife are a good fan of your good works ¡± Mr Brownplimented.


    ¡± Thanks sir ¡± Shane muttered with a light bow and silence erupted for a while.


    ¡± Do you really love my daughter as much as she loves you? ¡± Mrs Brown suddenly asked. ¡± Huh? ¡± Shane asked as he raised his head.


    ¡± She seems to love you so much to defend you that much.. I mean.. ¡± She let out a little scoff.¡± She even talked back at me and shouted. She had never done that before ¡± Mrs Brown said and Shane bent his head a little.


    ¡± I¡¯m sorry ¡± He muttered but Mrs Brown suddenly chuckled. ¡± No it¡¯s fine. I guess we were also reacting too much. So answer my question, do you really love La? ¡± Mrs Brown asked and Shane nodded immediately.


    ¡± Yes I do! I really do, I love her so much ¡± He said truthfully and looking straight into Mrs Brown¡¯s eyes so she could see how serious he was.


    Mrs Brown smiled lightly. ¡± I can see that in your eyes.. so please promise you won¡¯t leave her, she¡¯s the only child I have and I don¡¯t wanna watch her wander. So please, love her as much as she loves you and also promise me you won¡¯t break my baby¡¯s heart ¡± Mrs Brown said softly and staring into Shane¡¯s eyes dearly.


    ¡± I promise ¡± He said sincerely and she smiled.


    ** The Girl¡¯s Apartment **


    ¡± La.. ¡± Mrs Brown called slowly. La who was about climbing the stairs stopped. She turned slowly to her mom who was sitted on the couch in the sitting room. La smiled lightly before walking over to them. Mr Brown and Mrs Brown nced at each other suprised that she smiled at them.


    ¡± You forgave us already? ¡± Mrs Brown asked as La settled on a seat beside them. ¡± Mom. I should be the one to apologize, I¡¯m truly sorry. I really didn¡¯t mean everything I said to you two.. I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have walked out on you or even raise my voice at you. I¡¯m sorry ¡± La apologized instead.


    Mrs Brown smiled lightly. ¡± It¡¯s fine dear and I guess we should tell you we¡¯re sorry too ¡± Mrs Brown said as she held La¡¯s hands into her palm.


    La raised her brows. ¡± I mean.. we overreacted when you told us the truth about your boyfriend and we also shouldn¡¯t have ced too much pressure on you and also telling you not to be with a rich guy, it¡¯s wrong of us and we admit it.. we¡¯re sorry ¡± Mrs Brown said, squeezing La¡¯s hands softly.


    ¡± So?.. you two are okay with I and Shane¡¯s rtionship? ¡± La asked with a raised brow and her mom nodded.


    ¡± Really!!? ¡± She jumped up at once in excitement and a wide smile yed on her parents lips.


    ¡± Really mom? Dad? I can date Shane? ¡± She asked to be sure and her dad nodded in smiles.


    ¡± Yes! Thanks so much! I love you ¡± La squealed and hugged her parents at once.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    ¡± We love you too ¡± They hugged her back.


    ** 2 yearster **


    ¡± Will you marry me? ¡± The two said simultaneously to their girlfriends.


    ¡± Oh My!! Yes, I will ¡±


    ¡± Of Course, Yes! ¡±


    The two girls jumped happily as the duo inserted the ring into their fingers.


    ¡± I love you ¡± La said in tears as she hugged Shane deeply.


    ¡± I love you too ¡± Shane replied hugging her tightly.


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