Jade's life at Oxford college had been a never-ending nightmare.She was constantly bullied by the students,and her aunt's refusal to discuss her parents only added to her feelings of isolation. Jade had reached her breaking point,she was fed up with being pushed around and belittled,she vowed never to let anyone bully her again. Just as Jade was finding her inner strength,the two of the most popular guys in school,Hardin and Beck,began to notice her,Beck was charming and kind,Hardin on the other was cold,play boy,and also finds every means to get under her skin. With a history of bullying and manipulation can she truly open her self to love?
🥺Secret Affection🥺
Chapter 1
"Jade,wakeup!You're going to be late for school"Her aunt's voice pierced through the sleepy haze,accompanied by the harsh rustling of her curtains being yanked opened.
She groggily opened her eyes to find her aunt Rachel,standing over her.
Aunt Rachel,"do I really have to go to school today?"She whined,burrowing under her blankets.
Her aunt chuckled and shook her head."You're not a morning person,I get it.But you can't stay in bed all day.You'll miss your favorite chemistry teacher!"
She reluctantly threw off the covers and sat up rubbing her eyes.What time is it?
Almost 8:30AM,You need to get moving,kiddo.
She swung her legs over the side of the bed,Her aunt handed her a cup of steaming hot coffee."Thanks,Aunt Rachel",She said,taking a sip.
She stood up and began to get ready for school,a family question crept into her mind.Aunt Rachel,can I ask you something?
Sure thing,Jade.What's up?
She hesitated,"It's just...I was wondering about my parents again."
Her aunt's expression changed,"Jade,we've talked about this.Your parents are....gone.They can't be here for you,okay?"
Why did her aunt always evade her questions about her parents?
What was she hiding from her?
Nevertheless,She got up from the bed,had her bath and left for school.
°°°Oxford College 9AM°°°
Different cars of different sizes could be seen,driving into the prestigious building of Oxford College,It was the most influential school on the whole of England.
Only the rich has the privilege to send their kids to Oxford college.
Looking for spoilt brat,Bullies,Fashion Freaks,You will find them there.
Hardin pulled into the school parking lot in his sleek,black Aston Martin,the engine purring smoothly.The car was a gift from his dad,he has several cars,and does not wear the same cloth everyday,a symbol of his wealth and status.
He stepped out of the car,His eyes scanned the parking lot,He smirked.
•OMG it's Hardin,He's so hot.
•I know right,I've heard he's got a reputation for being a bad boy.
Tessa,the self proclaimed,School queen,stood out among them,he long blonde hair and perfect smile gleaming in the fluorescent lighting.
Tessa,Angelina,and Tori were known for their cliquey behavior and mean girl antics,often bullying those they deemed beneath them.
Tessa flaunted her beauty,as she gazed at Hardin,walked with Tessa and her friends.
He noticed Jade watching across the hallway,her eyes narrowed,He smirked.
"Hey Jade,He called out,Looking a bit...lost,aren't you?Maybe you need a map yo find your way back to reality?"He said.
Jade snapped angrily,Hardin i've had enough of your.....
But before she could finish,the bell rang,signally the end of the hallway conversation,He grinned.
Until next time,Jade,He said,winking at her,When I'll no doubt have to rescue you from your clumsiness.
Tessa approached Jade,a sly smile spreading across her face."Look who we have here",She sneered.
Jade scoffed and turned to walk away,but Tori grabbed her arm,holding her in place."When we're talking,don't even dare snub us,Tori yelled",Tessa whispered."Don't even dare."
Tessa's hand flushed out,slapping Jade's eyes widened,her cheek burning from the impact.She held her face,her eyes welling up with tears,but she couldn't speak.For some reason,she was frozen with fear,unable to retaliate or defend herself.
They walked away,Tears streamed down her eyes.
The students taunt grew louder as she made her way towards the locker.
"She's so disgusting", A girl brewled.
"She stinks", Another added and immediately a set of hands pulled her hair and dragged her to the latrine, Her heart raced with fear, knowing the exact fate that was about to befall her.
Her head was shoved into the closet accompanied with a powerful kick and she fell to the floor in pain. Their laughter and jeers echoed, a bittersweet symphony of mockery. Her head hung low in shame, unable to look up, Her heart rippled with unshed tears and She couldn't stop the waterworks from rolling down her cheeks.
Why was fate cruel to her?
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.