To my love Bella. How have you been? I hope you are fine and will remain fine after reading my letter. I am happy to fall in love with you and thank you for loving me back. Unfortunately we can't build a relationship even if you can accept me with my virus i can't accept it. So I want you to move on and be happy with someone who can love you the right way. Please forgive me to say this, but I'm sure that as you read this am already in New York City. Forgive me and always remember that i love you and will always do . I will wait for you Bella and will come back when I'm free from this virus. Thank you for coming into my life. SIGNED MIKE . I couldn't believe my eyes after reading the letter, i took my phone and called his number but it sent me to voicemail so i called Nick who picked almost immediately. "Hello Bella". "Where is Mike"? "Ermm...". "Just tell me if it's true that he went to New York"? " Forgive me Bella but as we speak, he is in New York, he is staying there for his college degree". I felt tears flow freely from my face as i end the call. I ran out of the house without a destination, i ran as far as my legs could carry me in tears. "Mike please don't go". I cried.
She doesn't talk much, yes, she doesn't talk much, but thousands of words are running through her mind but silence always succeeds in keeping her quiet. She is introverted and hates change in her environment although she doesn't have friends. Her closest friend after her father is her subconscious, she communicates a lot with her subconscious like a psycho. She is a nerd, she is studious, she enjoys the company of her books. No one wants to be her friend in school because she is always wear heels oversized uniform and big spectacle. She has no social life but she never considers it boring.
Teachers love her because she is brilliant; her father loves her because she is intelligent but her Mother always refer her as "boring". Now what she hates is about to repeat itself, it happened five years ago when they relocated from their rented apartment to the new house her father bought. But this time, her parents are having issues, and her mother filled for an annulment after she discovered that her father had an affair and his mistress is pregnant. Her mother felt betrayed and the least she could think of was to annul their marriage. She hates changes in her environment, but if the annulment pushes through she will choose her mother in court. Her name is Anabella, mostly called Bella.
BELLA P. O. V.
"To hell with you and your mistress". I heard mum shouts downstairs.
I'm in my room doing nothing in particular, i intend to read a novel but their argument distracted me. Today is the last hearing in court , and I am expected to go with them to choose with whom I want to go with. Daddy always understands me, unlike mum, he is the only one with whom I'm free to share anything with without fear of being insulted. I can proudly call him my best friend. But mum and I never get along, she wants me to be social, as her only child she wants me to be referred to as the most beautiful teenager on earth. Despite that, I am choosing Mum in court because dad disappoints me.
After the hearing in court, Dad and Mum marriage was legally annulled and i chose to go with mum in court.
Mum stayed with Dad through the divorce process from fear that I might not leave with her because she knows I get along more with Dad and I hate changes in my environment but now, we have to leave the house I and am not affected by it.
I'm in my room packing my belongings with hopes that mum won't make us go too far because I don't like the idea of going to a new school.
The security helped me carry some luggage downstairs and I was zipping the last bag when I heard a knock on the door
"Come in" I muttered
Dad came in and sat next to me on my bed. "Bella". He called
"Yes daddy".
"I know how much you hate change of environment and wish your mum could stay while I move out but she refuse".
"Dad we should respect her decision, staying here alone with me didn't sound like a good idea when we all move in here together ".
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I remembered Mum's friend complaining to her about her refusal to accept anything from Dad, but she gave a heartwarming reply that made my heart flutter. 'I need nothing from him, even though he proposed giving the house to me, I don't want it. He worked so hard for everything he has, and I refuse to accept a dime of his sweat, all in the name of divorce. During our happy moments, he gave me everything I wanted and things I never asked for. The best thing I am happy to leave with is our happy memories, and most importantly, my daughter.
She is all I could ask for; that was my only fear during the annulment process! She said, unknown to her that I had eavesdropped on their conversation.
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"I'm sorry my child". Dad said, sniffing in, trying to hide back tears,
"You have said that countless times dad but I didn't give you a respond because I was hurt, but now I want you to have my word, I was hurt but I already forgive you, and mummy needs me more now". I said sniffing in.
"Bella despite everything happening between your mum and i, i want you to know that i love you very much". He said trying to hide his tears.
"I know and i love you too daddy". I sincerely replied and embraced him tight.
I was courageous a while ago that I will be fine even when we leave the house but now I felt heartbroken, the thoughts that I won't see dad as often as before made me shield uncontrollable tears.
"I love you daddy". I muttered admits sobs.
"I love you too, and I will always do. Take care of yourself my love, i promise to always call to check up on you and tell me when you need anything. Daddy is always here, we might not be together but I won't let the distance to affect our relationship ". He assured.
"You too Daddy, take good care of yourself, always buy dinner from work, don't hurry to work without drinking your morning coffee and of course with less sugar remember too much sugar is not good for your heath. Don't skip any meal, make sure you drink less and don't drunk drive. Don't stay out too late and always sleep early".
"I promise my love, I won't skip meals and I won't stay out late either. I know I disappoint you gravely but I hope you can grant my request too".
"Anything daddy"
"Always take care of yourself, do whatever makes you happy, but despite that don't provoke your Mum too much. She might look very brave but she is timid. Take good care of her in my stead".
"I promise daddy". I said and we made a pinkie swear admits tears.
Making promises and waving farewell made me feel like i will never see my dad again, my only friend who understands me. Only if the deed can be undone.
I dragged my last bag downstairs to mum car and meet her waiting impatiently for me.
She look around trying to hide her tears. I remembered the day we move in here, she threw a house warming party out of excitement, but now it felt like we are leaving everything, the good memories and dad but I have no regrets.
"Are you ready honey"? She ask and wipe off a slid of tears.
I took my turn to look around and remembered the beautiful moment spent in the house with Dad.
"Will i ever have those moment again"?
"Will mum get married to another man?'
"Will my future stepfather love me as much as my Dad does "?
Those thoughts run in my head but i managed to shove them away.
"Let's go". Was all i say and went to the car.
Mum gave me a faint smile and entered the car.
"Mummy where are we heading "?
"To Los Angeles, my cousin already help us secure an apartment there, don't worry its very comfortable. My cousin once lived there before she relocate to UK three months ago and she assured me that the place is good" she said.
I couldn't believe my ears, i hate change in my environment environment and Mum is aware of that so i can't reason why she wants us to go to a new city miles away from the one am used to.
"Mummy, Los Angeles. But why are we going that far"? I shout.
She gave me a faint smile. "Honey, I want us to go far, far away from everything. I want us to start a new, just the both of us".
The mention of "the both of us" made me sigh in relief. At least she is not planning to remarry anytime soon.
I know she is trying to be strong, even though she request for the annulment she is hurt. Starting a new is great but going far to Los Angeles doesn't seems like a brilliant idea to me.
The ride to Los Angeles is long that i didn't know when i fall asleep. But i woke up when mum tap me hard.
"Gosh it's late in the evening, I wonder why we had to travel by road ". I thought.
"Honey we are here". She said all smiles.
I alight from the car and smile at the sight of a beautiful house.
"Wow" I exclaimed
"You like the house"?
"Beautiful".
"This is just the exterior you will be astonish by the interior"
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We dragged our luggages inside one after the other, the house is dusty and i couldn't even admire its beauty knowing that we have a lot of cleanings to do.
"We still have to clean the whole place" Mum said.
"Yeah". I replied and went upstairs to pick a room.
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We have been cleaning for hours and the only thing we ate is Pizza but have never considered Pizza as food, to me it's just refreshment although i don't eat much.
"Wow look at how beautiful everywhere look". Mum said already exhausted.
" Mum, I'm hungry".
"Come on honey, we already ate Pizza".
"Mummy i want food not Pizza". I shout.
" Alright baby relax".
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We went to shower and change our clothes so we can go grocery shopping, i wore one of the oversized trousers dad bought for me and one of my oversized T-shirt. I have always love wearing oversized since i was a child, i am mostly comfortable wearing on my dad oversized shirt. I hate fit, i hate it when a dress fits me.
I went downstairs and met Mum waiting for me.
"Mum let's go".
" Bella you can't wear that go and change". She complain. .
That is one of the reasons we never get along. "No mum this is what i like to wear and besides we are only going to buy groceries". I shout.
"Honey this is Los Angeles".
"So"?
"My God" with that she surrender.
We went to the car and drove to the nearest grocery store.
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When we returned, we prepared rice and veggies and then i could say i ate dinner because is already late.
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I finished washing the dishes and went to the living room there i overheard mum on the phone talking about school and others.
She drop the call and gave me a smile. "Honey that is the principal in charge of the estate school".
"School?" I said questioning.
"Yes i want you to resume on Monday so you will meet up with others ".
Today is Friday and the day is almost over which means i barely have two days to prepare for my new school.
"Mum can't i resume next week"? I complain.
"Come on dear".
I don't hate school but the thought of resuming to a new school in a new city is making me feel uneasy.
"I already did everything necessary for your transfer so you will be resuming on Monday".
I glare at her and ran upstairs to my room. "Mum never understands, she never". I cried and started missing dad.
I took my phone and saw two missed calls from dad. Am not in the mood to talk to anyone so I decide to return the call later.
The following day after breakfast, i wash the dishes and went to join mum in the living room.
"Honey am going to the salon to make my hair, you should come with me". She said already annoying me.
"No mum am fine at home". I replied paying more attention to the novel am reading.
"Come on dear, you are resuming to a new school, and remember, first impression matters". She said trying to sound convincing.
"To you not me". I shout.
She knows how to annoy me, FIRST IMPRESSION MATERS, I've never gave that a thought.
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The Ryders' twin brothers, led different part in their journey of life. Asher Ryder, 32 years old billionaire and the vice chairman of Spectra Groups; a large group consisting of Resorts, Hotels, Airports, Department stores, and entertainment complexes in America. Despite being a billionaire, he is known for his humble and generous reputation with everyone, regardless their background. Unlike his twin brother Axel Ryder, who is infamous for his nonchalant reputation. he twin brothers never get along, and Axel is fond of impersonating Asher, coming between every lady Asher dates, this also leads to his breakup with Olivia Wilson the woman he almost married; a month to their wedding. Asher was heartbroken by his last breakup, but he was adamant in spending the rest of his life with only a woman that can identify him even when his brother impersonates him. His breakup with Olivia was a threat to their company; so in other to forget about it all and heal completely, he decides to take a short break away from everything; he bought a cheap vacation house by the countryside to spend his long break, and there he was entangled with a strange girl. PIPER * .* . Asher took his evening shower, and stood by the mirror to dry his hair when the light suddenly went off. Asher took his evening shower, and stood by the mirror to dry his hair when the light suddenly went off. "Is that a blank out ?" He thought, and the light came on almost immediately, but this time he heard the switch. His heart beat in fear, and he becomes too scared to move. He look through the mirror but saw no reflection so he turned around gently, and was startled to see Piper behind him. "What? How did you got there ? When did you get there ?" He asked, in astonishment. He looked at her with wide eyes, and looked back at the mirror, but her reflection didn't appear in the mirror. "You, you, you are invisible in the mirror." Asher said, already shaking. "Yes, I'm invisible to mirrors and everyone else expect you, that's because I'm a ghost." Piper said, and her words echoes in Asher's ears, almost causing him to pass out. * * What role do you think Piper will play in Asher's life? She is a ghost, but what if Asher unknownlihnly fall in love with her ? How will a love story between a human and a ghost unfold? . Will she be able to differentiate between the twin brothers? . What will happen if Axel can also see ghosts? .
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."