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Episode 7
Beatrice's pov:
"Get out" she said icily and I frowned.
"Fine I expected this. You never wanted to be told the truth. Ever since Dad traveled... you've been literally something else. I don't even know you anymore" I said with a huff and turned to leave.
"Be here by 5 if you love yourself" she said without raising her head to look at me then I scoffed and stormed out of the house.
Tears wailed up in my eyes as I matched to the car angrily. I got into the car and exhaled roughly before leaning backwards on sit.
I sniffed and wiped the little tears that dropped from my eyes before looking forward. I caught my driver staring at me pitifully through the mirror.
He took his eyes away the moment we made eye contact but I was less concerned anyway.
"Take me home" I said to him and he nodded simply before turning on the ignition.
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Jimmie's pov:
I was rounding up my work when Samantha showed up again then I raised my head to look at her.
"Hey you're still working?" She asked as she munched from the bag of chips she was holding.
"Uhm yeah" I replied and took my eyes back to the laptop.
"Come on it's lunch time already... aren't you going to eat something?" She asked and I remembered I didn't eat anything before leaving the house out of...I don't even know. I don't even have money to anything to eat, I'm just with my transport fare but I'm very hungry.
"Uhm I ah...I don't think I'll be going" I replied and she furrowed her eyebrows.
"Why?" She asked
"Well I'm fasting. it's a spiritual thing" I lied and she smiled.
"Oh and I was thinking of treating you lunch" she pouted and I beamed.
"Really?...ah I mean that's so kind of you and it's a good thing that I would be breaking in the next two minutes" I said and she laughed.
"Hi handsome" some group of ladies came, pushed Samantha aside, rallied around me and I just stared at them.
"How are you? This is your first time working here right?"
"Gosh he is so handsome"
"He is obviously the hottest guy here in the company"
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"I love your pink lips babe, makes me wanna kiss them"
"Would you like to date me or just have a night stand with me?"
"Awwn his cheeks are so soft"
One of them squeaked excitedly as she caressing my cheek but I felt uncomfortable when she pressed her boobs against my back.
"Hey hey that's enough. Jimmie is not a toy boy, he's coming with me so stay away" Samantha pushed them away and grabbed my hand, pulling me along to only God knows where but I followed her.
Thank God
The air there was choking me...with their heavy perfumes and ugly attitudes.
She took me to the cafeteria and we sat on a table at the extreme end. She bought friz and ketchup for herself while she bought chicken and chips with orange juice for me.
I was amazed, food that I haven't eaten for a long time is what I'm about to eat now and nothing is going to stop me.
I laughed mentally and just stared at the food not knowing where to begin. I was shy because I would be eating infront of someone I don't know, worst of all a lady.
I won't be able to devour this food the way I wanted to. She focused on her own food like nothing bothers her but I'm here feeling weird. Okay? Maybe I should start with chips first then eat the chicken later.
"Are you okay?" She awaken me from my thoughts and I jerked.
"Hm?" I stared into her beautiful brown eyes.
"You haven't touched your meal or are you shy?" she teased and I chuckled. She looked around and then smiled.
"I'll cover you and then you'll eat the way you want" she said with a wink and I puzzled.
How does she know?
"I felt like this on my first day as well" she said and I chuckled.
We exchanged our sitting position and now I was fully covered because I was facing just her and the wall.
"Who would want to use fork and knife to eat chicken in my house" I said and she laughed so hard.
"It's just not comfortable" she added and I smirked. I used my hand to eat the chicken and she just watched me all the way but I wasn't embarrassed anymore since she already knows.
"I can use my cutleries but this way is more satisfying... anyone else can relate, we should stop the pretence" I said as munched on the chicken and she smiled.
"You're tempting me with way you're eating it. Let me have a bite" she said and took the chicken from my hands.
She seriously want to eat from my mouth?...
"Mm yum" she moaned and I chuckled. I took her friz and ate from it as well.
We ended up eating each other's food and every part of our mouth was stained with either oil or ketchup but we didn't mind because it was fun.
She helped me cleaned my mouth and hands while I cleaned hers. Automatically we became friends with similar behavior.
"So what are you into?" She asked
"Comics, designs, photography, drawing and painting...a lot more" I replied
"Wow that's amazing!" She exclaimed and I smiled lightly.
"Did you bring any?" She asked and I gave her my stuffs.
She went through it and she was really wowed by everything she saw.
"You are really talented" she said
"Thanks...what about you? What do you do?" I asked and she raised her head to look at me.
"Oh I'm into script writing" she replied and I muttered an 'O'
"Mostly for cartoons and not much of the movie type. Everyone here has his or her own field and the filming directors, mangers have different parts." She explained and I just nodded as I paid attention to her.
She explained most things that where very important to the company, things that had happened, things that are expected of you as a worker in the company.
"But now that Miss Beatrice is finally here, a lot might change after" she added and I thought for a while.
Possibly...
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Beatrice's pov:
I poured another wine for myself and I gulped down the whole glass. I felt a little bit tipsy but I couldn't stop drinking. I drank more from the bottle and rested my head on the slab.
How could Mum do this to me?
Getting married to someone I don't want to just because she wants to keep a stupid legacy.
I know that if I should complain to Dad he would at least consider unlike Mum but he's on a business trip for two years now but he promised to come back this year.
I sighed and slowly closed my eyes to sleep but after some time, my phone began to ring and it was Penny _ My younger sister. I groaned before picking up.
"Hello?"
"Where are you?" She asked and I frowned.
"Where else would I possibly be?" I replied
"Didn't mum say you should be here by 5?" She asked and my eyes widened.
Shit!
"Gosh I totally forgot...what time is it?" I asked checked phone.
6:05
Oh my God!
I'm late
I stood up immediately but when remembered it was a meeting with Wesley's parent. I hissed and didn't feel like going anymore.
...but Mum warned you.
F*ck her!
My phone started ringing again and it was...
...Mum!!!
I froze and was scared to pick up the phone. I left it and went to the bathroom to take a quick shower then I dressed up. I still felt tipsy but I fought it back and continue to dress up.
I was finally done so I quickly hurried to the car.
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I walked into the living room and our butler told me that they were all at the courtyard.
I went to the courtyard and I met them there having dinner, including Wesley, his parents and Penny. I inhaled deeply and walked forward timidly.
"Good evening everyone" I greeted and they all raised their heads to look at me.
"Oh there she is..." Mrs Nathan, Wesley's Mum said with a smile.
She stood up to hug me and I just feigned a smile before hugging her back.
"How are you honey?" She asked
"I'm fine Ma'am" I replied then we sat down.
Mum glared at me but I ignored her gaze. Penny was focused on her meal while Wesley was staring at me.
Bastard!
"How's your company Beatrice?" Mr Nathan asked and I turned to him.
"Oh Everything is going on smoothly" I replied
"That's good to hear." He replied and I smiled.
"Well now that we are all here why don't we talk about the engagement of our children?" Mum said and I rolled my eyes with a sigh.
"Oh that's right. Our babies are going to be getting married soon" Mrs Nathan held her chest with a rueful smile.
I raised my head to look at Wesley and he was smiling then I looked at Penny. She stylishly shook her head negatively, looking at me as if she was trying to pass a message.
She as well wasn't in support of our marriage. She kept giving me sign to talk but I just kept quiet.
"I was thinking...After they get married, we should merge our companies together" Mr Nathan said
"Right? That would be a great idea" Mum replied with a smile and I frowned.
"Qin's Corporation in Belgium is asking for a collaboration. How about we use one of your companies before Xander comes" Mum said
"Xander is finally coming back this year?" Mr Nathan asked and Mum nodded with a smile.
"Splendid... I've been expecting him. That would be great and I guess he would want everything to be ready before he comes right?" He asked
"Of course." Mum replied
"Then we should start planning the wedding already. Right kids?" Mrs Nathan asked staring at both I and Wesley but I didn't say anything.
"Of course. We would definitely like that" Wesley replied and our eyes interlocked with each other then I just stared down at my food.
"Are you okay Bea? You are not saying anything" Mrs Nathan asked and I raised my eyes to look at her.
"Do you agree to everything?" She asked
"Of course she agrees. She's definitely just tired from work" Mum cuts in and I glared at her before sighing.
"Awwn so sorry dear"
"I'll like to propose a toast..." Mum began
"To our successful lives and to our kids engagement hoping to have a beautiful wedding ceremony" Mum said and raised her wine glass then everyone else did except me. Mum stared at me but I ignored her.
"Aren't you going to raise your glass Bea?" Mr Nathan asked calmly but I didn't do anything.
Mum was already angry then I closed my eyes.
"I'm so sorry everyone for what I'm about to say but this whole arrangement cannot work..." I said and placed my palms on the table before standing up.
Mrs Nathan stared at her husband confused about what was going on. Wesley was already rubbing his forehead, Penny looked satisfied while Mum gave me a deadly stare but that won't stop me from saying what I'm about to say.
"I have never imagined my life to be this complicated where my mum have to choose things for me. If at all she wanted to choose someone, why does it have to be a scum bag who just sleep around with women at his hotel?"
"Someone who would never be there when I need him the most, someone who is irresponsible of his own actions, someone who's arrogant and have no regards for people."
"Your son is that scum bag! He never told you we broke up? Well I don't care because today ends our engagement. My heart is not a toy and I won't let you turn it to a piece of s**t"
"Mr and Mrs Nathan, it's always a pleasure but everything you just planned out here is over. Excuse me" I said and walked away.
"Get back here Beatrice" Mum yelled at me but I didn't answer her.
"Beatrice!"
"Beatrice!!!"
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