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Twenty-one

|Cassie|“The navy one makes you look too serious; your curves are not showing properly,” she mused, shaking her head in disapproval as soon as I put it on. “Try the burnt orange.”“Mum, I don't need to be dressed like I'm walking a red carpet,” I sighed, pulling the next option from the rack.She ignored me, motioning for her stylists to fetch the dress. “You're turning twenty-one, Cassie.” She tapped her chin with narrowing eyes. “And as my only daughter, my only asset—”I groaned. “Please don't say asset.”Her lips twitched, but she stayed focused. “Fine. My only priority, then. That's better, right?”I didn't answer; I just stepped into the burnt orange silk gown and let it slip over my body.My mother's face lit up. “That's the one.”A moment later, she was calling out instructions, waving her hand like a director finalizing a masterpiece. Her secretary had been signaling for minutes that she has to leave but she was bent on picking my outfit first.That's how much she values me

Mr. Stranger

“Don’t go! I don’t want to go home yet. Can you please stay with me a little bit?” my voice came across as a plea“Rough night?” a deep, smooth voice asked as he turned to face me properly.“You could say that, so do you want to keep my company?” I muttered, slowly releasing my grip on his clothes. The burn of alcohol chased away some of my nerves.He smirked, following my lead as we went back to the barstool for more drinks. “Bad breakup or bad decision?”“Both.”“I see.”A drunk guy almost brush past my shoulder but he quickly pulled me against him so I wouldn’t fall and a huge heat wave rose in my chest as I touched his sturdy body. I wasn't usually the type to flirt with strangers, but at that moment, those rules didn't exist.“I'm Rose,” I lied, my voice steadier than I expected.“Nicholas.” His gaze dropped to my lips for half a second before he met my eyes again. “You shouldn’t come to places like this alone.”I tilted my head. “Desperate times, you know?”He chuckled, low and

Awkward Tension

My stomach twisted violently as Nicholas finally looked up at me. His hand froze for a split second, but he immediately adjusted. Meanwhile, I was on the verge of collapsing right there in the dining room. My fingers trembled as I gripped the back of the chair beside me for support. He was supposed to be my uncle, whom I had never met before. And yet, last night…“Cassie, why are you standing there? Come have a cup of coffee. You came in looking like a mess earlier this morning. You should have something and then soak yourself in a warm bath afterward. You look homeless right now.”My mother was merciless with the information release. She kept going as if a visitor wasn't sitting in front of her.I forced my lips into what I hoped was a neutral expression and slid into the chair opposite him, my skin burning under his gaze.“Morning,” I mumbled, reaching for a glass of water. My throat felt like sandpaper.Nicholas, on the other hand, looked completely unaffected after his first shock

Baby Girl

Get a grip, Cassie! This man is your uncle! Your mom's friend!I lifted my chin, determined to hold my ground. “Rose? I don't know what you're talking about.”He took a step forward.I stepped back.He took another.The counter dug into my lower back as I connected with it. No escape route anymore.Nicholas leaned in, his breath warm against my ear. “You're a terrible liar, baby girl.”He didn't have to add the baby girl because that line made him sexy as fuck. My lips parted, a sharp inhale slipping through them. His scent was clean, masculine, and far too tempting.He reached out, his fingers grazing my arm, barely there, but enough to send a shiver down my spine. I hated how my skin tingled at his touch and how I didn't pull away fast enough.“Still pretending, Cassie?” His voice was velvety, teasing, and knowing. He purposely called my real name this time around.I swallowed hard. “You're full of yourself.”His lips twitched, the corner of his mouth lifting into amusement. “You di

Sweetheart

Chloe and Mia called to show me the view of the countryside. Soon enough, I forgot the scene with my uncle and got immersed in their talks when my phone chimed with a new email. The moment I opened it, excitement shot through me.“Guys, my internship placement just came in!” I squealed.“No way! Where did you get posted to?” Chloe asked eagerly.I scanned the email quickly. “It says I'm assigned to the Aurora Corpor..” My breath caught in my throat. “… isn't that the huge ass marketing company?”Mia gasped. “That's a major company! You're so lucky!”We ended up shifting the discussion to our internship placements before we disconnected the call. I couldn't keep my excitement to myself and rushed to inform my mom, who only smiled and congratulated me.“I know you will do well. Welcome to the real world temporarily,” she commented, giving me a high five.“Take this fruits to your uncle, he’s in his room. You both can eat that while you catch up with him.” She shoved a tray in my hands a

Lion's Den

“Good morning, sir. I’m here to report as your new secretary.” I quickly recovered from the shock, determined not to give him the upper hand no matter whatHis voice was calm, void of emotion, as the smirk on his lips slowly disappeared. “Ah, welcome. We’ve been expecting you.” He paused and studied my face for a few seconds. “Let’s keep things… professional, shall we?” Immediately, my head bounced with three nods. It was what I wanted, and I was glad he suggested that first because I wasn’t ready to deal with any of the emotional tension I felt last week.It’s not like I can quit my internship just because of him. It’s very important, and I just have to hold on to my determination for the next six months. “These are the documents available for review, sir. Please let me know when you are done so I can send them to the appropriate departments.” I dropped the files and took my leave. I could swear that his gaze lingered on me as I walked away, so I made sure to make the strutting w

Sizzling Fire

The following morning, I was putting on a white skirt with a checkered shirt that had a slit around the chest area. My mother had bought several set of office wears for me before I resumed so clothes were the least of my problems. I only made sure to pair them well and smartly.“You look so good this morning,” Liz complimented as I stepped into the office.I was already feeling good about how beautiful I looked in the mirror, and the compliment added to my excitement. Immediately I dropped my bag, I picked up the tablet and marched to his office to brief him about the schedule for the day.He was on call when I came in, so he motioned for me to place the tablet on the table in front of him. As I leaned over the place, the top button of my shirt holding the slit in place popped out and bounced on the table, leaving my chest open a bit.Quickly, I rushed up and closed the shirt with my left hand, trying to hide my embarrassment. His gaze was fixed on me till I looked away and shifted a

Rumbles

I didn’t bother to stand up from my seat and just watched him getting all mushy with my mom as she ushered him in. She had always been vocal about how she likes him and want us to get married but never will that happen.“Why are you just sitting there? You should acknowledge his presence!” Her tone danced between a yell and a struggle to control her words through her gritted teeth.Standing up reluctantly, I grunted about how she’s always straight with table manners, and it’s not like this is Ryan’s first time in the house.She turned to him with a big smile, “Feel at home, just like always. She’s just getting adjusted to work, so she’s a bit sensitive. I hope you understand.” With that, she left for her room and gave us the privacy we never needed. “So, why are you here?” He stood there staring at me for a while before rushing to hug me. That only aroused the disgust and doubled the anger in me. With a hard push, he almost hit his head against the door frame, and I wasn’t a bit sor

Sorting Out

|Nicholas|I never imagined myself being in such an awkward position like the one I found myself now. I just had to pretend everything was fine by being indifferent about it but my heart actually raced when I saw her come downstairs in my friend’s house. The person I slept with in the same bed the previous night was Victoria’s daughter? What a whole mess!She showed up at my company for an internship, thanks to her mother, who had been in talks with me way before that time and I assured her that I would train her well. With everything going on, it was hard to pick a side.I was torn between being professional and permitting her advances because she clearly was giving signals that I understood very well. However, no matter what I choose, she has to learn perfectly and have something to show for it so I decided to be strict with her until I sort out my emotions.I had to come back from the late meeting I went to because of a document that I had to work on through the night. I had forgot

Tension

I kept stealing glances at her throughout the day. At any little chance I had, I would scan her from head to toe. She was damn gorgeous; how could I not look? I would love to worship those perfectly built art pieces she had in all corners of her body.Her eyes were fixed on the monitor with all attention poured into her work. At least she’s learning fast and catching up; that would be something to make her mother happy. She begged me a lot not to be lax with her so she wouldn’t throw away the opportunity and I understood her perfectly.She raised her alone for years and invested everything in her. Victoria was never a slacker so she deserved every good thing that had come her way. I could remember when she called me about her appointment at the governor’s office.“I don’t think I deserve this. I cannot meet the expectations of serving the governor. I am so afraid that I will mess all this up. What if I am fired before I even learn anything?” Her voice shook over the phone that rainy n

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