Damian Anderson

Erica

I am a seventeen years only child living with my parents. Sometimes I wish I had siblings to play with, fight or get angry with. But know what they say 'wishes are not horses'

I love my parents so much and can't trade them for anything in the world. They have made a lot of sacrifices, commitments to see that I was where I am today.

Dad works as a sales representative at a superstore called Lulu Bells and just recently he was promoted to the position of a sales manager. My mum works as a freelance makeup artiste. We are not what you call rich, but we poor either. We are always contented with whatever we can lay our hands on.

Mum got pregnant with me when she was in highschool, which resulted to her dropping out. My dad never got into highschool because his parent couldn't afford it. He assisted his dad to work on a neighbour's farm where they earned their minimum wage. That was till he discovered mum was pregnant and had to start working on his own to be able to take care of mum who was kicked out of the house by her foster parents.

I do not have a boyfriend, I have never really fancied any guy enough to be able to go out with them, and the thought of been pregnant and dashing all of my parents hope is a big turn off.

I sometimes help my neighbors to baby sit their kids for a few bucks per hour, other than that I do not have an actual job.

I opened my eyes slowly to the sound of my alarm beeping at 7:30am, I did not sleep for long the previous night.

The anxiety of finally becoming a college student was just too overwhelming.

I stretched my tiny body on my bed. I am not what you call pretty either, just your regular average seventeen years old petite girl whose only dream is to get into college to study and become the best architectural student.

The atmosphere is a happy one as the day we have been expecting has finally arrived. Today is the day I officially become a college student.

"your mum has decided to take the day off, so she can stay at home with you." Dad said with a wild grin. His voice reminding me of how proud they were to see me go to college.

"Thanks mum, I'll really like that." I said blushing.

"I cant believe you will be finally leaving us soon, I'm so happy for you darling." Mum said as tears starts rolling down her eyes.

"Okay ladies, I have to be on my way now" Dad said as he quickly cut short the whole emotional storm was trying to stir up.

sweet! in candy crush voice.

"I love you pumpkin." He said as he blew me a kiss and hurries off.

"I will be in my room after seeing your Dad to the car." mum said as she follows Dad.

"Yes mum" I answered after her smiling and giggling.

It's passed 2pm already, and the postman was yet to deliver my admission letter. I was getting anxious and restless. Some of my classmates in high school had earlier called to inform me that they had received theirs.

I was so sure I did very well in exams, even those that got lower grades than mine have all since received theirs. I had earlier called my best friend Beatrice, to find out if she has received hers.

She said, she hasn't.

I lifted my head from where I was seated, to see my Mum peeping through the window for the a thousand and one times. She Sighed heavily and smiled at me.

"Don't worry sweetheart, I am sure it will arrive soon" She said while stepping away from the window and walking towards the fridge.

I was not so sure if those words were for me, because she looked like she needed it more. I was sitting down on one of the sofas in the sitting room, playing candy crush on my cellphone as the sound of my favorite program on TV fills the room. I was down and anxious. Just then, The house phone rang. Mum looked at me, hoping I will answer the phone.

when she saw I had no intention of getting up, she reluctantly moved from where she was sitting to pick up the phone and spoke softly to the caller.

"Hello," she said, sparing me with little glances as she talked into the phone.

"we are doing great, no it has not arrived" she said looking exhausted.

I watched as she used her left hand to touch her face, she look tired but beautiful. Mum is a head tuner, my daddy often get jealous of the compliments she gets from others while they are out shopping.

She looked so beautiful on the Flowered knelt length pastor's wife dress she was wearing. Her hair fell and flowed down her back line.

I have never really bothered about how I looked because my dream was to become the best architectural student so that I could work with the best companies.

I attended a very expensive boarding school that had just girls. Not because my parents could really afford it, they just believed I will be able to concentrate more and come out in good grades. I really did made them proud, they were very happy with my final result.

"I will call you as soon as it does, I love you too" Mum said to the caller.

Her voice bringing me back to my present situation. she hanged up the phone and smiled at me.

"That was your dad, he sends his love."

.

She said with a beautiful smile. As she peeped through the widow once more. I was getting tired of waiting. I hate feeling anxious about something.

My phone rang and I checked to see the caller was Beatrice.

"Hey babe," I said tiredly

"I just received my admission letter!!" She said screaming. Her tiny high pitch voice almost rendering me deaf.

"Congratulations" I answered, genuinely happy for my best friend, but couldn't help the coldness that went along the words.

Beatrice sensed the tune in my voice and asked "have you gotten yours?" Her tune a bit down and laced with concerned.

"No, I haven't" I said trying to hid how disappointed I was.

"Don't worry, I'm sure you will get it, before the day runs out." She said with a reassuring attitude.

"I'm truly happy for you" I said as I tried to force a smile.

"I know, talk to you soon" she said as she ends the call in a hurry perhaps to inform other friends and family members.

I do not know how to hide my emotions,when I am happy you can sense it from a thousand miles away.

I tiredly dragged my feet back to my room, I could feel mums eyes on my back as I move away from the sitting room.

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I got to my room and went straight to cuddle up myself on my bed. Its less than a week to resumption, and my admission letter was no where in sight.

I tried to hold the hot tears that has been wanting to roll down my eyes in captivity, but the stupid things just fell out and a bit of me went with it. I started sobbing hoping it reduces the heaviness in my heart.

This is not how I expected my day to end. I was exhausted from doing nothing.

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I didn't know I had slept off, as I woke up to the blasting of a car horn from our garage.

It was my dad parking his old car. I was too tired or let me just say too embarrassed to go and welcome him back. That moment I wished I was invincible, as I did not want to hear any pity speeches.

I heard mum open the door to welcome him. I thought I also heard them giggled, but I really could not hear what they were whispering about.

Moments later I heard foots steps coming towards my room.

Oh no, here comes the lecture.

I heard a bit of laughter before a knock on the door. I pretended I was sleeping so they could go away but when they saw I wasn't ready to answer the door.

They came in uninvited.

"hi pumpkin!" Daddy said as he switched on the light.

I saw it was passed 8pm already.

"Hi dad." I said slowly getting up from the bed.

I noticed my mum had her hands on her back, but I didn't read any meaning to it, its probably just chocolates dad bought me for consolation. Others are getting admitted and I am getting chocolates.

yeah that is just perfect.

"Guess who came by the office this evening," daddy asked with a wild grin on his face.

"I have no idea Dad, and I am really tired, I need to sleep" I said.

Wishing for once they could just disappear. Or maybe not them, maybe I am the one who needs to be zapped into space or oblivion.

"Sleep? But we planned on going out to celebrate your admission" Daddy said smiling. He looked at my mum as if he was expecting her to say something or do something.

"I didn't receive my admission letter Dad, so there is nothing to celebrate"

I said my voice like that of a girl who just caught her crush kissing the evil gorgeous looking cheerleader.

"Says who?" Asked dad dramatically.

I gave dad the not now look as I watched mum come over to my bed side and gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and on top of it was a letter

"congratulations pumpkin." Mum said, smiling with her cheeks turned all pink.

I immediately stood up and was about opening the letter.

"I totally forgot, we filled in my office address in your application form." when daddy said smiling.

Yes. That's true, we filled in Dad office address because we felt the house address would be too difficult to locate. There were a million butterflies already fluttering in my tommy as I opened the letter and it reads

Congratulations, Erica Williams.

you have been admitted to study architecture, in Franstar University.

"It's my admission letter!!" I screamed and jumped till I could almost swear, I felt my head touch the roof.

Mum and dad came over to hug me tight, "we are so proud of you." Daddy said placing tiny kisses on my head. "We love you so much" mum said amidst her joyful tears.

Let's go celebrate!!" Daddy yelled as we all hurried out to celebrate my admission.

College here I come!

Erica's POV

It was a long ride but we finally arrived at Franstar college. It was a very big school filled with students from all works of life.

The campus life is a different world of its own. As I scanned through the various buildings and artworks that littered across the campus.

My Dad got a spot to park his car and we all alighted. Beatrice's Dad, had a last minute appointment which he could not afford to miss, so he pleaded with my Dad to take Beatrice with us.

Having Beatrice with me in the car was really fun. We talked about lots of things from childhood experiences, to highschool, career opportunities, our dreams and aspirations. The ride would have been really boring without her.

Franstar University is one of the best and biggest and best universities in the city. It is attended by both the rich and the poor kids. You can tell by the fleet of cars parked by the students.

One car particular stood out from the others, it's a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita.

It is one of the newest brand to hit the market. Only a few batches were made available.

Which student could afford to buy such an expensive car? I wondered

Just then, the door of the car open. After which everything went cliche of a Hollywood scene, where the handsome, Athletically built young guy comes down from his luxurious car in slow motion, followed by his flocks of friends. Then the girls starts making themselves available and prettier by just the mere sight of him.

Well, excerpt that in this case, Mr expensive car owner is all by himself with no friends and just a handful of girls gushing over him from a distance.

I also could not see his face clearly to tell if he was handsome or not. He wore just a regular jeans and a white T-shirt that clinched to his body making you aware of the fact that he might be into some kind of sport.

I have always had a thing for beautiful and luxurious cars and tastefully design homes.

It was my passion that I know what it takes to plan, design and construct beautiful houses that drove me into studying architecture.

Beatrice and I went back to the car to bring out the things we needed, with my mum assisting us.

"Pumpkin ensure to call in regularly so we can know how you are doing." Dad said. Right after we had finished bringing down our things.

And before I could answer, Mum interrupted.

"and don't forget to be safe. Always make known your where about to at least one person." Mum added as she gave me that my baby girl is now a woman look.

"Yes mum" I said smiling.

It's official, I'm going to miss them, be a big and don't cry Erica.

I was almost tempted to ask them to spend the night with us, but I know they cant. They needed to go back almost immediately so they make it home in good time. Mum gave me a tight hug and kisses. She turned to hug Beatrice's too. Dad blew us kisses, as they went back into the car and drove off.

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We went straight to the registrar, where we were welcomed by a long queue of students who got there in time before us.

The whole process was pretty fast as we did our clearance before we were asked to go check into our accommodation.

We took an in campus taxi to our hostel, the ride was fascinating as the driver gave us a tour of the campus.

we finally got to the hostel, they were four tall buildings tag ABCD, we checked our hostel card and saw BlockA which happened to be the finest.

I will get to know the BlockA is strictly for first and final students. They were other nice buildings which were owned by private individuals.

Some of those hostels were built like a mini flat, where you have your bed room, sitting room, kitchen, study room, toilet and a jacuzzi.

They come at a very expensive rate and are mostly afforded by the wealthy kids.

We came down from the car in front of our hostels and discovered we were in the same block.

We went in search of our rooms, and after some time, we found mine first.

We knocked on the door and when there was no reply, I brought out my keys to open the door. We went in as Beatrice helped me in taking my things in.

The room was of moderate size, it had only two bed space, two study space, one bathroom and a kitchen space.

We then went in search of Beatrice room, her room just just three doors away, I so happy.

Her roommates were in, and were very excited to meet see her. We exchanged pleasantries and introduced ourselves. They joined us in putting Beatrice things in place.

When we were done, we both went back to my room. When we got to the door we discovered that the door was slightly open.we went in and found out my roommate was back.

She introduced herself as Sophia. She also was a final year student. Sophia was so pretty. Her skin looked spotless, Her blonde hair long and beautiful. You could easily mistake her for one of those beauty queens.

she wore a short red body fitted dress with a deep cut and a silver high, from a glance one could tell, she came from a well to do family.

We exchanged pleasantries, more like we introduce ourselves to her. She just said a few words and looked at us like we were new maids brought to her for inspection.

She pretty much occupied the whole room with her belongings, for once I was glad because I only came with a few stuff. One could shop from her beautiful set of shoes displayed on her shoe rag.

"I have never seen anyone with so much shoes like you Sophia, they are beautiful." I said admiring her shoes from where I stood.

Trying to imagine how much she must have spent on those shoes, because they look like they will cost a fortune.

"Thank you "she said blushing.

make her your friend, so you can borrow some of her clothes

a tiny voice in my head whispered.

She seems very nice, as she sat gracefully on on her huge bed covered in red beddings. Red must be her favorite color as it is the dominate color on her space.

"And you are very pretty " added Beatrice smiling.

"thank you" Sophia said while admiring her beautiful skin, and cleaning off some invisible dust on her shoulders. She seems to enjoy lots of compliments.

Beatrice and I started arranging my things while she just continued with whatever she was doing on her phone.

It must be nice been in her own world. I told myself as I rolled my eyes.

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Later that evening, I decided to go back to Beatrice room. Sophia had gone out earlier and was yet to return.

And I was bored staying alone all by myself.

When I got to Beatrice room, I saw her having a nice time with her roommates. They were discussing, laughing and munching on a chocolate cookies.

lucky her

I said in my heart as I was welcomed back by everyone. I immediately joined in their discussion.

We talked about everything, from our highschool experiences, to boys. though I was still naive about the world of boys, but it was really fun, listening to them talk.

"Have you seen your roommates?" one of the girls asked smiling.

"yes, her name is Sophia." I answered with a mouthful of cookies.

"Sophia Anderson?" A girl called Tricia asked dramatically with her eyes wide open as if they were about pooping out.

"I am not quite familiar with her family name yet" I said trying not to read any meaning into her drama.

"There can only be one Sophia in the final year class, students fondly call her lady in red" Tricia added.

Was she wearing a red dress?" Asked Doris, from her tune, one could sense a bit of jealously, she was the only final year student present in the room.

"yes" I answered getting tired from their stares.

I was beginning to feel like I was been interviewed on a live show, I was not prepared for.

"She is step sister to Damian Anderson, our student union president, and only child to his multi billionaire Dad." The first girl said all this while looking into her phone.

"You are so lucky, you can get to see Damian often, he is such a dream, eyes so mesmerising, tall and the most beautiful of them all" said Tricia in a dream like manner.

When She snapped out of her daydream and noticed we were all staring at her, she turned all pink as she tries to look away feeling embarrassed.

she must really like him a lot.

I don't understand all the fuss about boys though, they are all just a bunch of jerks. You see one, you have seen them all.

"If you want to live happily with your roommate, stay away from Damian. She is very possessive of him, or should I obsessed with him. There have been stories that they may be having an affair" Doris said with a serious tune.

"What?" I asked shocked to know about the last piece of information.

"Welcome to campus life where nothing stays hidden for ever" replied Tricia with a smirk.

"And how come you guys are three in this room and we are just two in ours?" I asked out of curiosity.

"She is the captain of the cheerleaders. She is entitled to have just one person as roommate, so I guess you are the lucky one" Doris said rolling her eyes.

After all I just heard about, I guess borrowing her clothes is off my to do list.

"Thank you so much guys, I need to turn in for the night." I said while making way to the door.

Beatrice stood up to see me off to my room, I told her not to worry as my room is only a few doors away. We hugged and bid ourselves good nights.

Erica's POV

As I walked back to my room, I couldn't help, but wonder all I just heard about Sophia and her step brother. Hopefully I don't ever get to see them them making out in our room.

The fact that Sophia is even attracted to her own stepbrother is even more disgusting, an abomination!

What a weird family!

I got to my room feeling exhausted and tired from all what I had done for the day. I was tempted to hit my bed and call it a night already, but I needed to shower and change into my night wear.

Sophia had still not come back from where we went to. And the thought of her possibly smooching her step brother crossed my mind.

Disgusting! Erica its not your business, yeah I know.

I took off my sneakers, white chiffon top, followed by the blue high waist jeans. Then I tied a pink towel across my chest. I went into the bathroom to take a long bath.

I was almost done taking my bath, when I thought I heard someone knocking on the door. I turned off the shower to listen, the person knocked again.

"come in, the door is not locked." I screamed.

Thinking that must be Sophia finally back from wherever she went to. its too late to have other students coming in to visit.

I heard the door opened and closed. After taking my long bath, I came out using one side of my towel to dry the water on my hair.

Immediately I open my bathroom door, I saw him, he was standing in Sophia's corner, his back turn to me, his Aura filled the whole room.

"Excuse me?" I said as he turns around to face me. I could recognize him from this morning at the parking garage.

His eyes were dazzled with wonder, he took a few towards me with such charisma as his blue eyes twinkled in the dark, they were a fire with passion. they were pure magic.

he had a play boy outlook, his hair a combination of gold and black though rough looked so good on him. His shoulders broad and toned abs not in any way hidden by the deep blue slim fitted shirt with a black pants he had on. His lips so full and enticing. His expensive cologne made my nose tingled and makes me want to go closer to him.

He just stood frozen at a spot, while our eyes did what our lips failed to do. That instance I remembered how short my towel was, it barely even covered my tiny ass. I felt embarrassed but safe.

" Excuse me." he finally spoke sensing my discomfort. his voice warm and charming.

He cleared his throat before continuing "I thought you were Sophia." He said quickly turning his eyes away from mine. He was so tall that he towers over me.

" Sophia is not here" I said not been able to recognise my own voice. His eyes came back to mine, as he scans all over my body and I found myself enjoying the attention.

"Are you a new student." he asked while trying to lock eye contact with me.

"Yes, I moved in today" trying to cover myself properly with an invincible extra yards of towel. He looked away again.

Oh no!

"Please tell Sophia to call her Mum when she gets back." He said walking towards the door.

"and who should I say dropped the message" I asked. At least I needed to be certain that I was gazing upon the same person the other girls warned me to stay off.

"Tell her Damian, Damian Anderson" He said his name like he owned it, of cause, its his name, maybe its the way he said it, it sent waves down my spine.

"And for next time purposes, always ensure you know who is at the door before you answer, because you just happened to be in one if the busiest room in the whole school" he said.

"Thanks" I managed to say.

As he was about closing the door, he looked at me as if having a final bite of a sweet snack.

"welcome to Franstar college." He said smiling and winking at me. And before I could response, he was gone.

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Erica's POV.

The first day of attending class in college feels the same as highschool, you look like a little lost puppy.

No matter how well you want to blend in, people will always fish you out.

I clinched to my books as I was headed for class, while some older students rolled their eyes at me, others smiled and a few others just whirled.

Locating my first class was not easy and by the time I finally did, the class was almost filled up with the tutor already in the classroom.

I could see head eyes mostly boys turn to where I was standing. architectural courses are mostly populated by boys.

"And you are Miss Williams, I assume?" The tutor, a man in his early fifties asked.

"Ye..yess sir" I stammered making the other students to giggle.

"please ensure to be on time in your next class or you get yourself a suspension,understood?" He said with a straight face.

"Yes sir" I said as I scrabbled my foot to an empty seat at the back of the class and sat down my tiny ass.

What a way to start my academic year.

When the class was over, I quickly rushed down to the other classes and when I was done, I felt exhausted.

As I walked by the school field, I saw the school soccer team practicing. As my eyes scanned through the team members it landed on Damian.

Seeing him on the field gave me a different version of him, he played with so much enthusiasm.

I watched as he laughed with his other teammates, how his sweat filled skin shone through the evening sun. His muscles flexed at every of his movement.

He has to be a god to be this good looking.

the thoughts of having his hands on my skin made my pussy twitched.

I didn't know I had stopped on my tracks, till I heard another voice calling on me.

"Erica" Sophia called out as she and her cheerleaders team stopped what ever they were doing to look at me.

How appropriate they can't seem to do without each other, family goals.

"Hi Sophia!" I said hoping she did not notice I have been gazing upon her gorgeous breath taking step brother.

"What are you doing here?" she asked with a straight maleficent look.

"just taking a tour of the school" I said disappointed for the fact that she was obstructing my view.

The soccer team had stopped their practice too, as they were now leaving the field one after the other. I saw Damian gulped on water from his bottled.

I have never been so jealous of an inanimate object like I did for his water bottle.

Please let me be your water

He look my way, his eye checking out my bare legs revealed in the short yellow flowered summer dress I was wearing. The wind seem to heel his bidding as it blows my dress up to reveal my tiny thighs. I thought I saw him smirked at me.

Although he did look away almost the same instant, making me believe I just imagined what I just saw.

"I thought you wanna try out for cheer leading" she said sarcastically breaking through my already flustered mind.

"No thanks I am not interested" I said still trying to steal a look at her gorgeous step brother.

"OK bye" she said as she swayed her perfect body covered in only a skimpy cheer leading clothes back to her team.

I am going to have a very interesting academic year, and I may not be in the Cheer leading team, but I am definitely interested in Damian Anderson.

Call it lust, call it crush or love at first sight. One thing is certain I know he is that fire that I will gladly burn in.