Synopsis/Blurb:Typical play boy and son of a wealthy family, Luka Grey, is every girl's dream at Bakersfield College. He simply becomes a play boy as the only girl he first loved ended up shattering his heart. But then he meets Lana Havens, who is different from any girl he has ever met. Conservative with her dressing, a sharp mouth and daring attitude. She is also the first not to go gaga over him or care about his money or good looks and he is more determined to get her. Eventually they end up having a one night stand and it results to so much more both never planned on. Since Lana's meeting with Luka, her life takes unexpected turns with roller coasters and she has to deal with every thing that comes away. He is trouble but she can't just stay away. And he wouldn't stay away either. Although there is a bigger problem as Luka's ex returns and no matter what, she is sticking around. And Luka doesn't seem to do anything about it. Lana can't seem to understand how Luka claims to be in love with her but his ex cannot just stop hanging around.Read and watch out for the unexpected turn of events that's sure to blow your mind away.
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ILLINOIS,CHICAGO
LANA'S POV
A year Earlier....
The moment I heard the sound of the door closing, I jerked my head up and then sat upright.
Kicking the covers away, I sprang to my feet and carefully arranged my pillows in the position I had been in just to be on the safe side.
You must have already figured out what I was trying to do. Yes. Sneaking out to a party.
My mom had just come to check in on me and kissed me goodnight while I faked being asleep.
I had my lights turned back on while I did a little twirl on the mirror.
I had designed the dress I was wearing myself and I had to admit I looked hot. It was a short black leather skirt and a pink top that showed just the right amount of cleavage.
Now my boobs were proportionate, but my hips and ass were a little bit too big even for an eighteen year old!
With those curves, no one could tell my actual age. My mom had changed my wardrobe and gotten me lots of boring clothes because she didn't like the way some boys looked at and whistled at me.
I really hated the clothes I had to wear to my school and they made fun of me for it.
To make matters worse, I was the brainy type.
A nerd who also had horrible taste in clothes. Perfect example for ridicule.
I had a pretty face so it was my saving grace and I didn't get picked on too much.
My mom had no idea what I was wearing now, otherwise she would probably burn them. And me inclusive.
She was really over protective and most times I felt so difficult to breathe as she had her eagle's eyes all around me.
I was a teenager and wanted freedom more than anything. God blessed me with that body.
Why couldn't she understand I needed to show it off?
Anyways, the only reason why I was going to this party was because I helped the most popular girl in school and her minions to cheat on a test.
I didn't want to do it but I had like zero friends and just wanted to be cool even if it was just for a while.
Yes, so my reward was that I was gonna tag along with them to this really great party and I was pretty excited!
I was attending a community college but still stayed with my Mom because she didn't want me to be away from her.
After I slipped on my knee high boots, I ruffled my brown long silky hair a little to give me a more daring look.My makeup was just the right amount and boy did I look sexy!
Mom didn't approve of makeup.
She said it made me appear even more mature. The ones I owned had been thrown in the bin but I was smart. I retrieved them when she wasn't looking and hid them somewhere in my room.
Now, I was ready to turn heads at the party as I smacked my lips together for the final time, turned off my lights and grabbed my purse.
In about a minute, I was crawling out through the window.
I took a cab to the venue and called up the girls. Luckily, they arrived the same time I did. They were impressed and could not stop praising my looks, encouraging me to dress like that more often. They had fake IDs and had made one for me too.Wow.
The club didn't allow anyone below age 21 so we definitely had to be dishonest to get it in.
The bouncer checked our IDs and let us in. Phew.
It was my first time of ever entering a club and I was able to blend into the crowd easily. A guy walked up to me and we had small talk.
He definitely looked way older than me and was good looking too. The lights around weren't too bright but I could make out his wavy blonde hair and green eyes.
He had to be in his early twenties and had an adorable smile that made me melt instantly.
"Lana, you are so beautiful, swear to God," he took my hand. "And these curves are to die for!"
He probably thought I was gonna be at least twenty. I laughed inwardly at the thought.
"Thank you.. er...."
Wait. I realized I didn't even catch his name but I had told him mine. I was about asking when he was suggesting we went upstairs to get away from the crowd.
I didn't mind and followed him instantly.
We were together in a room and I hadn't even said two words before he crushed his lips against mine.
What? He stole my first kiss!
I always wanted it to be from the first guy I eventually fell in love with but then some stranger already took it.
I didn't even know how to react but his tongue pushed further into my mouth and I just responded. He was a really good kisser and I was beginning to enjoy it when he ruined it all of a sudden.
He continued roughly and his hands were quick to roam about my body. What the hell was he doing? He had to slow the hell down.
I pushed away from him with great difficulty, trying to catch my breath.
"Wait. I don't.."
He cut in, "Relax baby and let me show you a good time,"
Okay now I was getting uncomfortable. I didn't want to be shown a good time.
Before I knew it, his hands already slid beneath my top, cupping my breasts from my bra while his mouth violently moved against mine.
What the hell was happening?
And then his hands went down to my thighs, caressing them. They also moved swiftly to grab my ass.
I had never been touched in that manner in my entire life! I quickly pushed him away and said in shock, "You need to stop right now."
He looked at me with disappointment plastered on his face, "What? I thought you was feeling me a while ago?"
"We were just having a conversation earlier. I don't even know your name yet!"
"Does it matter? You don't need names for a one night stand."
What the hell was he talking about?
I saw him unbuckle his belt from his trousers and my eyes widened as he got on top of me.
"Hey wait, what are you doing?" I asked, not even trying to hide the panic in my voice.
"What does it look like baby girl? Don't worry, I'll make this memorable,"
He had a stupid grin on his face that made my belly churn.
Was I about to get raped? I always heard stories about girls being molested but I never knew it was going to actually happen to me.
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