"As you walk out of that door, walk out of my life as well." I told him as I looked him straight in the eye. All the love was gone. All the good memories faded. In their places were anger, hatred and disgust. He looked at me as if he couldn't believe what I was saying. "I'm sorry, please give me a chance to be a father to Dah-" "Leave!" I said in a dangerously low tone. He didn't deserve to be called a father. He didn't deserve to live at all, you know why? Because he took away everything from me. My virginity, my happiness, my education, my teenage life and my family. Everything. He was a monster and my daughter would never call him daddy. Meet Tori Donovan, a 22 year old lady, struggling to give her 4 year old daughter the best in life. She's had a tough past and has done her best not to let it affect her daughter, Dahlia. She's done her best to play both the mother and father role. Then meet Ian Weizmann. The guy who got Tori pregnant at the age of 18 and ran away from his responsibility. He's rich, hot, sexy and to top it all, he's the CEO to Weizmann corporation. What happens when he bumps into a four year old in a mall and she has the same features of his high school sweetheart? Ride along with Ian, Tori and of course, the baby Dahlia. Author: TH3LLMA Publisher: EasyReading
TORI' POV
I was exhausted. I've been cleaning and serving for about 7 hours straight without a break. I needed a bonus so I could pay Clyde, my landlord. I needed to pay rent for two months since I skipped paying it last month. Then I had to pay the bills. I also needed money for grocery since I was running short. I also needed money for Dahlia's upkeep. I needed a lot of money and I know being a waitress could never pay well enough for all this. I had to find another job as soon as possible. For now, I just have to work extra hours so I could get a raise in my salary. Working at RICO'S was good. At least I was guaranteed of free breakfast and lunch. This helped me to save enough money. Thank goodness my baby Dahlia wasn't a materialistic child. She understood at a young age that things never came to lazy people. I was blessed with the sweetest child ever. A smile made its way to my lips as I thought of my baby who was fast asleep. She was the only family I had. She was my everything. All this hardwork was for her. I was determined to give her the best in life.
"Tori sweetheart, could you do me another favour?" I turned around and met Rico, the young owner of this restaurant. He was charming no doubt.
I smiled up at him. "Sure thing, sir."
He gave me an intense look. "I've told you one million times to call me Rico. What's up with this sir bullshit?"
Okay. Rico has been asking me out for some time now. He's a great guy but I'm totally not interested in dating. My number one interest is giving my daughter a good life. Rico told me to call him by his name but I know I can't since it'll raise a lot of suspicion on me by friends. My co-workers were the only friends I had since they were the only people I spent time with. I never had time to waste on friendship outside work.
"I'm not calling you by your name, sir. What can I do for you?" I asked. He needed to see my determination so that I could get a double raise.
He scoffed. "Fine. When you're done with cleaning this room, go to H&M and get the shoes I purchased. I already paid for it under my name." He said sounding professional.
"I sure will." I replied and watched him walk away. He was such a good boss. I felt bad that I had to look for a new job since the money I got from this one wasn't enough.
I hurriedly mopped and got ready to go. I walked over to the makeshift bed I made for Dahlia and tapped her lightly. "Sweetie."
She yawned and rubbed her big baby blue eyes, smiling at me. "Mommy is it time to leave already?" She asked in that sweet and innocent four year old voice.
I smiled down at her. "Nope, but we're going somewhere. When we come back, we can go home and I'll make you some mac 'n cheese."
This seemed to get her attention as she quickly stood up and hugged me. Oh, my sweet baby. "Thank you mommy."
Together, we walked down the street to H&M. Once I got there, filled in all the required information and got Rico's shoe. I noticed Dahlia looking at the ice cream shop across the street.
"Do you want some ice cream sweetie?" I asked her.
She shook her head sadly. "No mommy, we need the money to give Clyde."
My heart melted at her words. She understood our financial situation and was less demanding. I fake laughed. "Who said so? We don't owe Clyde a penny. Come on, let's get you some ice cream."
I got her favourite flavour of ice cream. Vanilla. I never had enough money for two cones. We slowly walked back to RICO'S and he gave me $50 for running his errand. Rico never minded that I brought Dahlia to work. As a matter of fact, he loved her. I thanked him a lot then packed my stuff and headed home.
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I looked at Dahlia's sleeping form and refused to let the tears run down again. I wasn't going to leave her like he did to me. He hurt me so bad and it was even worse since Dahlia looked a lot like him. He was history. He was a closed case. Dahlia and I are fine without him or anyone and we'd always be fine. I curse the day I met him.
"What the hell kid?" The guy in the Lamborghini yelled as he stepped out of his car. Wait! Did I say guy? Scratch that, the Greek/Roman god yelled. Wait again! Did he just call me kid? For Pete's sake I'm 21! "Are ya fuckin' crazy?" I snap out of my thoughts when he furiously yells again. Even though he has the most amazing Italian accent I've ever heard, I'm still mad. How dare he? He just called me a child and cussed!? I do the one thing I know best. I stick out my tongue to him and walk away. Meet Avatia Hilton, 21 years of age but a typical teen for any guy walking down the street. A cutie with an innocent background. Then meet Dreidan Vaunghn, 30 years old. Country's number one billionaire and head of the Italian Mafia. Feared and respected by everyone. Known as the beast continent-wise. What happens when in a rush for a 20 million dollar contract, almost knocks Avatia,the girl he judges as a kid and instead of apologising, sticks her tongue out and walks away. This the beginning of their journey of a love like no other. Author: TH3LLMA Publisher:EasyReading
"How dare you? Ariana, how dare you?" I could feel the anger from his heart radiate through his ears. the tears that kept rolling down my cheeks were unstoppable. I knew I just hurt him beyond imagination. "I'm sorry Nick truly am." "After everything between us, I loved you, I fuckin trusted you. I did everything I could to make you happy and you you-" he cut himself off. He suddenly became extremely silent. Like he was thinking of forgiving me. Ha! Like that'll happen. "Leave." he said in a dangerously low voice I almost didn't hear it. "Leave!" he yelled and I heard it perfectly well this time. "Leave before I do something I'd regret for the rest of my life." He added as he banged his fist on his desk almost knocking off the almost empty bottle of Brandy he'd been obviously drinking all night. Then it hit me. It was crystal clear that not only had I seduced and tricked Mr. Perfect, but I'd also broken his precious heart beyond repair. ********* Meet Arianna Rodstein. A 23 year old shy girl that would do anything to save her sister from a cruel businessman even if it means seducing one of the most sucessful business tycoons in the city. Did i mention he's devilishly handsome and sexy? Nick DeMorgane is just every girl's dream man. Rich,Handsome, Sexy and the CEO to one of the biggest companies in the world. The guy is Perfection and aims for Perfection. So what happens when "Mr Perfect" 's perfectly planned life is wrecked by a brunette out on a saving mission? Author: TH3LLMA Publisher: EasyReading
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