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Niles Sparks gazed out the window, contemplating the forthcoming night and envisioning its appearance. His old man seemed relentless in his pursuit to find fault with Niles for being an unmarried twenty-six-year-old. However, Niles was convinced that there was no wrongdoing in remaining a bachelor at his age.
He was well aware that many men, even at the age of thirty, were unmarried and content with their status. Marriage simply wasn’t a path that appealed to everyone. Some chose to embrace the single life, and Niles found solace in aligning himself with these singles.
No, marriage was not something he desired, especially after enduring the horrors inflicted upon him by Kay. He had no intention of subjecting himself to such tumultuous waters again.
But Niles was a young man with raging hormones and desires. So he entertained the idea of engaging in short-term relationships with women, ones that would not extend beyond a month.
Surprisingly, only Tina’s being able to surpass such a short time arrangement or maybe he just let her. He knew she was different from other girls who’ve shared his bed, maybe because he’s challenged by her level of intelligence and willpower to succeed.
Tina was the heiress to a fast-growing beverage company. There was this vibe about her that attracted him to her, she doesn’t take nonsense from anyone and sticks by her principle and whatever else she thinks is right.
He knew she’s the exact polar opposite of Kay who depended on him so much, not willing to stand on her own and almost sucked him dry if he had not seen to her deceit
Niles felt the tie tighten at his neck and he gulped swiftly as if there was a huge lump in his throat but inwardly, he knew it was the effect of the memory. It still haunted him, the terrible mistake he made.
Frustrated and stressed out, he loosened the tie roughly and murmured a few profanities. After a long day at work, the least he needed was introducing Tina to his father and she added to his frustration.
Tina refused to come, said she had some deals to make with some foreign investors who were hard to come by. So he had to go to the dinner with no female companion, well his father would have to take it that way. After all, he was and never interested in the whole dinner of a thing.
“Could you go faster?!” Niles yelled, transferring his aggression on the innocent chauffeur
“I’m already a bit over the speed limit” the chauffeur replied as Niles gritted his teeth in frustration
“Well, make it go a little bit more faster” he retorted needing nothing further than reaching the Old Man’s place and getting everything done
“I’m try-” Michael his chauffeur let out a loud gasp and barely jerked the car to a stop when a loud thud was heard
Startled, Michael stepped out of the car and shrieked at the sight. Niles closed his eyes and murmured a silent prayer “God, let it not be what I’m thinking” But Niles needed not a prophet to tell him he just hit someone
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Adding one final touch to her lips, Maria popped her lips to make the lipstick sharply defined. she smiled and stared at her reflection in the mirror. She definitely looked good even though she hated makeup, she loved her natural self better.
Clutching her purse, she set out to make Andrew’s birthday a special one, grinning at the thought of Andrew complimenting her dress.
She didn’t dress a lot, thanks to lack of money but she took out time and resources to afford this Lacy little black dress which hugged her curve so well that she realized she wasn’t shapeless as her sister called her.
Raised in a family of two, her sister was the gorgeous one. Kim was tall, beautiful with lovely long dark hair and wonderful curves plus she’s the perfect child.
Her Mom and dad loved her so much that Maria wondered if she was invisible in her parent’s eyes. Her sister Kim, now a successful lawyer resides with her doctor husband in Newyork having the perfect life
“While I’m still struggling in my acting career” Maria snorted bitterly at her pathetic life.
She had almost given up on herself before she met Andrew. He encouraged her not to give up yet, made her feel lovable and special. So that’s why she was going to return the favor tonight, make him feel special and loved.
Already on cloud nine, she attempted crossing the clear road when out of nowhere a car almost hit her but the shock sent her sprawling to the ground.
With her heart going into double-time, Maria gasped and realized she just escaped an accident though she felt some pain at her ankle and arm, probably bruised them from the impact on the hard concrete floor, she thought
“Hey, you okay?” a man stepped out of the driver’s seat and headed towards her.
“Do I look okay? ” she retorted, groaning from the effort of lifting herself off the ground. The man helped lift her to her feet and she swayed sideways as a result of her heels.
She bent her arms and stared at the red bruise forming there already. What a good body to impress Andrew with.
“Were you blind or what!?” Maria yelled at him, annoyed that Andrew would be more concerned over her minor injury than the effort she put into dressing up for tonight.
“I’m sorry” was what the man could say bowing his head repeatedly
“That’s enough!” a voice boomed from behind her and she whirled around only to stare at a god.
His tailored suit was obviously expensive and he had a don’t-mess-with-me vibe surrounding him. Maria knew at once, the Man’s dangerous
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Maria’s POV
With my chin raised in a show of defiance, I glared at him ” No apology after hitting me?” I asked boldly, trying hard to show how pissed off I was but this man didn’t budge at all
“Correction,” he said sternly ” I didn’t hit you, my driver almost did. So now, get in the car ” He commanded gesturing towards the car but I stood my ground.
God damn him, so much nerve.
“I’ve told you I’m fine, no need taking me to the hospital !” I snapped distressed by his nagging.
There was no injury on me, why wouldn’t he just accept that, though I suspected he didn’t take no for an answer. Well, his bad.
“No sweetheart ” he drawled ” I need a confirmation you won’t come bothering and blackmailing me with fake injuries sooner or later”
“Why would I do that? I don’t even know you” I questioned before something clicked in my head.
I stared up at him, not minding his icy eyes boring into mine and asked softly “Were you deceived your whole life?”
I swore I saw a strange emotion flicker in his eyes but it was gone as soon as it came leaving me wondering if this man’s wall was penetrable. He hid his emotions perfectly well, inwardly I gave him thumbs up for that unlike me whose emotions always got the best of.
“Still doesn’t stop the fact we’re paying a special visit to the hospital” he stood his ground earning a groan from me. I had already planned to have a full-time argument with him before I went pale and gasped “Oh no”
The sudden change of my mood seemed to have caught his attention cause he asked ” what’s wrong?”
I couldn’t decipher if he really cared or rather was faking it in an attempt to please me and lure me to a hospital. Though his face wasn’t showing concern, his voice seems to say it all, which should I trust?
“I’m late for my boyfriend’s birthday celebration ” I revealed, realizing there was no use hiding it from him since he’ll force the truth out of my mouth eventually with his cold stares and glares.
Moreover, exposing that gave me a new form of confidence: he’ll be cautious handling someone’s girlfriend since he won’t want his, being treated the same way but I was totally wrong, his attitude was crap.
“So?” He questioned.
“So?” I shot back while flinging my hands in utter dismay “You’re the reason I’m this late and trust me”I breathed fire “You’re gonna have to take responsibility “
A short silence fell on us as we mediated deeply, keeping our thoughts to ourselves but his careful eyes didn’t leave me even for a sec.
There was just something that didn’t add up with him, he definitely had a problem with trust. It was boldly written over his face and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
“So what do you want me to do?” He asked, staring at me in a way that sent chills down my body.
I looked away not liking the effect his gaze was having on me, it definitely didn’t feel right especially when he stares at you like you’re something to eat
“For a start, just drive me to the hotel,” I said but the look on his face caught my attention.
Oh no.
“My boyfriend works there. I intend to give him a surprise birthday visit” I said grinning sheepishly and slapping every perv thought off my mind
“What’s in for me?” he asked destroying my expectation of him doing a few charitable favors for once without demanding for reward
“Seriously? Can’t you help those in need?” I batted my eyelids and pouted my lips a bit, giving off that sympathetic expression.
“Darling, it’s give and take,” he answered coldly as I sighed in disappointment.
Getting a taxi by this time of the night was going to prove hard plus Mr cold and heartless wouldn’t let me go until he has evidence I won’t come threatening him with fake injuries.
Like he’s some celebrity, I snorted.
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