Don't marry

CRAZY THINGS

~KAREN'S APARTMENT~

The blaring sound of her alarm interrupted her from her dreamland. She stretched her hand and pressed a button on the small alarm clock with the hope of continuing her sleep but the alarm continued ringing continuously. She had no choice but to wake up.

The ceiling was the first thing that greeted her as soon as she woke up. She scanned her not so small room and her gaze landed on the wall clock. Her eyes widened immediately as she flung the duvet off her body.

"I'm late! Not again!" She momentarily scolded herself before rushing into the bathroom to do her business.

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~KIEKIE'S FAST FOOD~

Karen opened the door to the restaurant gently trying hard not to make a sound. There were a few customers already seated. Obviously, She was late to work.

"Miss Karen" She heard a deep baritone voice that caused her soul to almost depart from her body. She turned fearfully to the person who just spoke, even without being told, she already knew that she was in trouble.

"You are late again" Her manager said sternly with a look of displease. He continued staring at her and his frown deepen. Karen bit her bottom lips before trying to arrange her hair with her hand. She knew she was not looking great, she even forgot to brush her hair due to the fact that she was rushing.

"I'm sorry about that.... I almost got into an accident on my way and that took most of my time" She took her her bottom lips in as soon as she said that. She obviously just lied.

"Thank goodness, you still arrived in one piece" The manager said sarcastically. Karen just stayed still looking like a lost lamb waiting for whatever consequences that may come.

"You are fired!" He finally dropped the bombshell. Karen's mouth flew open and did some mintues her brain was trying to process what she just heard.

"Huh?"

"You are fired Karen, your service is no longer needed here. It's obvious you got a job else where or you would have taken your job seriously. Your incompetence is something I can't tolerate" The manager said and wanted to walk away but Karen grabbed him by his clothes. She went on her both knees immediately.

"I promise this won't repeat itself, you can just punish me or something, give me a fine.... but please don't fire me, this is the job I am using to survive" She begged clapping her both hands together.

"Then you should have taken it seriously. I am tired of hearing your excuses every time, I really think you should leave and stop creating a scene here. Expect your pay for the days you've worked for the month, it will be sent to you before the end of the day" The manager said with gritted teeth. He forcefully realised himself from her grip before walking away.

Karen broke down into sobs right in front of everyone, she just couldn't hold back her tears in but allowed it to flow freely. She ignored the stares she was receiving from the people in the restaurant.

She dragged her weary body before walking out of the restaurant. Just as she got out of the restuarant, her phone buzzed loudly. She stared at the message which just came in for a while before flagging down a cab.

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~YUN'S HOSPITAL~

Karen rushed into the ward where a woman was lying down. She had several machines connected to her body and also had an oxygen mask on. Without being told, one could tell that it is her mother because of the striking resemblance.

She swallowed into nothing as she moved closer to the bed. She sat down beside the unconscious woman before taking her hand, carresing it gently. The door opened and a man on white coat, a doctor, came in. Karen averted her gaze to him briefly before turning back to face her mother.

"We managed to put her back in a normal state but still it is very risky for her. She had to be under watch 24 hours because at this point anything can happen to her" Doctor Park said.

"Please do that" Karen muttered

"But don't you think you should give up now? It's been five years already and there is no improvement from her, she might never wake up and it's high time you come in terms with that" He said with so much difficulty, he didn't want to break this to her but he just had to anyways, for the best.

"But.....

"You've been working yourself out day and night. You look like life has been snapped out of you, you struggle to pay the bills for the life supporting machine. You are even lagging behind in the payment and I am just being patient with you but do you think my patience will last long?" Doctor Park added.

"I will pay, just give me some more time. Just give me, three months.... I mean....five months....

Karen bit her bottom lips as the realization that she just lost her job dawned on her. She didn't even know when tears escaped her eyes, rolling down her both cheeks.

"You should let her go already and you don't have to feel bad about the decision you make, you've tried as a daughter" Doctor Park pressed on further.

"I can't.... I just can't" Karen whimpered asking her head rigorously.

"You should give it a thought dear" He said, he gave her a light pat on her shoulder nature walking off.

"I really hope you get better soon" Karen said to her vegetative mother with teary eyes.

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~LANCELOT PENTHOUSE~

"Ouch!"

"Right there!"

"Damn it!"

"Drew!"

Yasmine moans filled the air as Andrew kept on banging into her. He released into her before pulling out. He fell weakly beside her and then pulled her closer to himself.

He stroked her hair fondly while she rested her head on his broad chest. She suddenly raised her hand revealing the diamond rings which sits gracefully on her finger.

"I still can't believe this, I am going to be Mrs Lancelot" She said with a wide from which caused Andrew to chuckle lightly.

"No one deserves that position better than you, babe" He said kissing her forehead.

"It's a dream come through for me" She mumbled adjusting well on his chest.

"I want no one to be the mother of my kids but you, Miss Yasmine" He said jokingly

"I want a big wedding, I want it to be the talk of the city for months" She said dreamily staring into the space.

"Your wish is my command" He answered.

"I'll just take a shower, I'm sweaty" She said releasing herself from Andrew's grip. Her clothes were scattered all over the room due to the hot make out session what just happened between them. She walked to the door of bathroom n@ked.

"We might just go for another round of you continue to tempt me like this" He said smacking his lips together while staring at her huge and bouncy backside.

"Andrew!" She laughed before entering the bathroom fully.

Andrew smiled lightly before taking his phone which just buzzed loudly. It's a message from his granny.

"Come to the mansion immediately" It reads making him let out a loud groan.

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~LANCELOT ESTATE HOME~

"Young master!"

"Welcome home!"

"Welcome sir!"

The maids and the guards greeted as soon as Andrew came into the house. He just focused on his phone not bothering to reply them.

"Welcome son" Granny Brenda said coming down the stairs with the aid of her stick.

"You asked me to come" He said briefly

"When are you planning on settling down?" She blurted out causing a groan to escape from his lips. What else was he expecting? They go over this same thing every time he visits.

"I already told you mom, at my own inconvenience! I'll find a bride I love and settle down with her" He replied

Well, his relationship with Yasmine is actually a secret. She had actually requested that it should be kept unknown to anyone, including his family members until she was ready. Reasons best known to her.

"And when would that be? You are growing really fast and you need someone by your side. I read the articles, you got another estate" She said

"And I think you should get another grandson so you would stop troubling me" He muttered making her raise her stick to hit him lightly on the head.

"How about you meet with this lady? Just once? What do you think? You can decide if you like her or not" She suggested.

"As you wish" He muttered knowing fully well that he can't get past this one.

"Lanry will send the location of the blind date to you. Go there immediately" She said with a note of finalty.

*

Andrew dialed Yasmine number as soon as he entered the car. He waited for a while as the call connected through. She picked up almost at the last ring, he could hear her heavy breathe from the other end.

"Babe" She spoke first almost breathlessly.

"Were you doing something?" He asked

"Nothing much, just finished exercising. Why did you call?"

"I have a blind date to go to" He paused after a while only to be greeted by silent from the other end.

"Go on" She replied in a low voice.

"But trust me, nothing is going to happen. In between, don't you think we should let everyone know about our relationship now? At least, I would stop going on blind dates" He said running his hand through his hair.

"Just go on with the blind date okay? I trust nothing is going to happen" She said in a hoarse voice. She suddenly let out a shrill scream making him jerk up.

"What happened? Are you okay?" He questioned, she was silent for a while.

"Sure, I'm fine. I'm hanging up now" She said and hung up before he could say anything else. Andrew sighed deeply staring at the disconnected call.

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~KAREN'S APARTMENT~

Karen gulped down the tequila in the glass cup, she finished the entire content with just one gulp before stretching her hand for more.

Luciana poured another one for her and she drank it at a go and she stretched the cup for more. Luciana meant to pour another for her but Kimora stopped her.

"Don't you think that is enough already? She had two bottle already, she might just pass out due to excess alcohol at this rate" Kimora said.

"There's no better cure for heartbreak than alcohol" Luciana replied.

"But I am not heartbroken, I just lost my job" Karen said with a pout, she was drunk already.

"It's still the same baby!" Luciana exclaimed.

Karen belched loudly before standing up, she staggered as she tried to maintain her balance. She opened the door to the bathroom before going in.

"I think I have a perfect solution to this" Kimora said and that got Luciana's attention totally.

"Huh? What's it?"

"Don't marry, date!" Kimora exclaimed with a slight giggle. She quickly brought out her phone and quickly logged into the app.

"She should just go out and enjoy life a bit, she had been choked with work the whole time and now is a perfect time for her to unwind" Kimora added. As she was talking, she inputted Karen's picture in the app.

"But do you think she will agree to this? You know her opinion about dating and relationships. It is a dating app we are talking about here!" Luciana voiced out her opinion.

Kimora meant to speak but she paused on her lips as Karen came out of the bathroom. She averted her gaze from one person to another, eyeing them suspiciously.

Kimora and Luciana are actually her best friends, the only people she could call family apart from her mom. They met at college and had been friends since then.

"What were you guys talking about? And why did you stop on seeing me?" She questioned, she just washed her face so she was a little sober and Karen also has a strong tolerant to alcohol too.

"A job opportunity just came and the pay is baffling and at the same time, life changing" Kimora answered before Luciana could say anything.

"Huh? Where?" Karen's eyes sparkled immediately.

"I texted the address to you, just go" Kimora said pinging on her phone. Karen grabbed her jacket before dashing off.

Luciana realised the breathe she had been holding the whole time.

"Hope this works out well" She muttered.

"Don't marry date is the best dating site ever! I pray she would meet her match, woukd it prehaps be love at first sight?" Kimora said staring into the space. Luciana let out a scoff before climbing in the bed.

"My goodness! My date is so handsome!" A notification popped up on Kimora's phone. It was a user of the dating app and a picture came with the tweet, it's a picture of the male the user was paired with.

"Lucky you" She said before continuing with her drink.

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~VIVI'S RESTUARANT~

Andrew darted his eyes around as soon as he entered the restaurant. As much as he hates to do this but he couldn't help but do whatever Granny Brenda wants. She has a weak heart and he knows how she can be if she is stressed out.

"I'll just get this done and over with" He muttered to himself. His eyes suddenly caught with a lady who was also looking around like she was expecting someone. He walked over to her immediately.

"I'm Andrew Lancelot" He muttered coldly before taking his seat. He had planned on not talking throughout the entire date, she will surely get tired of talking if she is the only one that is doing the talking.

Karen raised her head to look at him and her tipsy eyes met with his. She found herself melting under his cold gaze.

" Are the one to give me the job?" She inquired rather tipsily, there was a bottle of whiskey right in front of her and she had taken half of it.

"What job?" Andrew questioned with furrowed brows.

"Silly me rushed out of the house without taking my credentials with me" She said slapping her head. Andrew just watched her interestingly.

"I guess life is meant to go hard on me, that's why I am always failing in whatever I do. Love isn't meant for me either, looking around and seeing these couples around me makes me look like a total failure. A pathetic loser" she continued blabbing.

"To think I haven't had my first kiss yet" she said with a slight chuckle. She covered her mouth as she belched.

"I lost my job today, have a mom in the hospital.... can life be any more worse?" She said taking another gulp directly from the bottle of whisky.

Andrew gently collected the bottle from her, their faces were now close to each other. Karen cupped his both cheeks before releasing a sheepish smile which got Andrew amused.

"I don't know why I am telling you all of these. Strangely, I want to do crazy things tonight" She muttered and before he could process anything, she slammed her lips on his.

Andrew's eyes grew wide like they could pop out of its sockets......

VIVI'S RESTUARANT

Andrew's eyes grew wide like they could pop out of its sockets. He just stayed transfixed on a spot, he felt a new form of emotions surging through him. Emotions he hasn't felt before, not even with Yasmine, he felt tingling sensation in his stomach.

She was sure a learner as she just stayed still too, their lips just pressed against each other.

Andrew slowly opened up, kissing her back. He bit her bottom lips making her open up to him He slid his tongue into her warm mouth, kissing her gently. The kiss was slow, gentle and passionate all the same.

Andrew knew that she wouldn't be doing this, not when he has Yasmine as his girlfriend, but he can't control himself. He wanted more, he wanted to feel every part of this stranger.

He broke the kiss after a while as she was almost breathless. Their eyes met with each other, he stared intensely at her innocent and clear crystal eyes, he could feel a spark.

"That was great" Karen muttered taking her bottom lips in. She brought it out moist and that again made Andrew lose his senses. What this stranger was doing to him.... He does not know but he wanted more!

"What is going on with me?" He muttered, running his hand through his hair. He stood up to leave and Karen stood up, following him from behind.

"What about the job, sir? I can just give you my contact and you will contact me later. Or you'll give me yours instead. I really need a job, just any job" She said walking behind him.

Since she was still a little tipsy, her balance was not that strong. She staggered as she miscalculated her steps. And down she went.

Andrew was quick to grab her and their eyes locked again, his hand was on her @ss. Without much thought, he gave it a gentle squeeze causing her to gasp.

A gasp alone was enough to turn him on. He slammed his lips on her slightly parted mouth and resumed kissing her again.

"Mind if we get a room?" He said into the kiss. Karen was stupefied for a while before nodding her head.

"Sure" She replied in a whisper and that was the only thing Andrew needed before grabbing her by her waist possesively.

*

Karen woke up with a start due to the continuous ringing of the doorbell. She let out a loud groan as the sun rays hits her face directly.

"So comfy" She mumbled sleepily as she hugged the pillow tightly.

"When did my bed get this comfy" She wondered to herself. Memories of last night came flashing in her head, from the part where she had gotten to the restuarant then to meeting the stranger.... And then...the s£x they had.

She screamed loudly jumping up from the bed. She wrapped the duvet around her n@ked body, her heart beating faster than normal. The sheets had been replaced as it was looking new.

"What have I done?" She wondered to herself, she was feeling pains and sore down there. Then the doorbell rang again making her flinch.

"Who is it?" She asked with shaky breathe.

"I brought you breakfast ma'am" A voice answered her from outside. Karen looked around only to see a pair of dress neatly arranged at one side of the room. She quickly out it on before going for the room delivery.

"Thanks" she managed to smile at the man before slamming the door shut.

"The fact that he left already.... I acted so cheap, now I just gave out my first kiss and virginity that I've been keeping for my wedding night!" She let out a grunt, stomping her feet grunpily.

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~KAREN'S APARTMENT~

Karen entered the room slowly and absentmindedly, her face was looking pale. She had a bag with her which contained her clothes.

Luciana sigh in relief as soon as she saw her, she had been blowing it hot on Kimora tge whole time since she was the one behind the blind date.

"What happened? We were expecting you to come back last night? How did the blind date go? Who was your patner? Did he treat you well?" Luciana blurted out without knowing. Her eyes widened as the realization of what she just said dawned on her, she pressed her both lips together looking at Karen in fright, she knows how crazy she can be when angry.

"What blind date? I thought you said it is a job interview..... hold on.... what!!?" Karen exclaimed, her countenance suddenly changed, she glared at her friends lividly.

"Kimora was the one who suggested it, I had no idea, I mean.... I...

Luciana's words were cut short as Karen started chasing them around the house.

"I guess I am the dumb one here, who does at interview at that time? I didn't even think before rushing out! Why would you do such to me!? I am going through a lot already and then adding this!" She screamed crazily.

"I just thought you need to unwind" Kimora answered.

"Why the hell am I running too? I am not part of the whole thing!" Luciana said almost breathlessly.

"Let's talk okay? Please" Kimora said slowing down her pace, Karen did the same too.

*

"What!!?" The both friends exclaimed as Karean finished narrating her experience to them.

"You had your first night already? With a stranger?" Luciana added.

"I don't even know how it happened, it was as if I was under a spell, I couldn't think and I just gave in to whatever he was doing. I couldn't stop myself either" Karen said heaving a deep breathe.

"I guess it's love at first sight" Kimora said staring at the space dreamily, the look she got from Karen made her come to the reality.

"I acted so cheap! He had gone before I woke up, what if it is just a one night stand to him? What if it meant nothing to him? It's my first night for crying out loud! It is supposed to be memorable and.... and....an unforgettable experience!" Karen snapped at no one in particular.

"How was it? Was he rough? Gentle? How many rounds did you both go?" Kimora inquired causing her to receive a glare from Karen. She stood up immediately.

"You should answer me at least, I'm just curious on how your first night went! Is he a good kisser? Like the one that blows your mind away? What is the size of his c**k? Big? Long? Or like the size of a broom stick? How fast did he cum?" Kimora pressed on further.

"Just stop talking!" Karen and Luciana snapped at once.

"I have to get home to prepare for work okay? I am already late as it is and my boss is not that nice....

"And it's the same boss you are crushing on" Kimora cuts her off. A smile lingered on Luicana's face as soon as she said that.

"Just stay safe hunny, I'll drop by on my way back okay?" She said to Karen before giving her a light peck on her cheeks. She grabbed her bag and car keys before rushing out.

Among the friends, Luciana is the one with a stable income, she works as a secretary in a big conglomerate. She is chic, sophisticated, classy.... Just name it. Unlike the rest of the two friends; Karen and Kimora.

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~LANCELOT PENTHOUSE~

Andrew ran his hand through his hair with closed eyes as the water from the shower poured on him. He had been that way for close to an hour trying to erase his mind off the night stand he had but it was almost impossible.

From the way her mouth fitted perfectly to his, her b**bs, her tight honeypot which hugged his c**k, then to the way she screamed his name; it is surely an unforgettable experience for him.

"Andrew!" He heard Yasmine's voice but he didn't even react, he had been ignoring her calls and texts the whole time feeling guilty.

"Babe" Her voice came out in a whisper, she was now right behind him, under the shower. She trailed her hand to his bare chest.

Andrew suddenly turned and claimed her lips, kissing her right there. She responded almost immediately, kissing him back. She jumped on him making her legs wrap on his torso.

He continued kissing her till they got to the bedroom, he dropped her on the bed not minding the wetness of her body. He moved his lips to her neck and sucked on a particular spot making sure to leave an hickey. Yasmine moaned out as the pleasure hits her differently.

He suddenly stopped on what he was doing and stood up from her.

"What happened? Why did you stop?" She inquired with creased brows, narrowing her gaze at him.

"Nothing" he replied simply, getting a cigarette which he lit up.

"C'mon babe, I was getting in the mood" She whined standing up, she took the cigarette from his lips and she puffed the smoke on his face before handing it back to him.

"I have something to say" He blurted out looking serious as ever and that got her attention.

"I had a night stand with the girl from the blind date" He added almost immediately. Yasmine's mouth dropped in shock.

"I don't know how it happened but trust me, I am regretting it already. I was even feeling guilty to talk to you, that's the reason why I've been ignoring your calls and texts" He said taking her hand, he looked straight into her eyeballs.

"Why her? You promised me that nothing was going to happen, besides you've been doing on several blind date but why this one?" Yasmine said in a rather calm voice which surprised him,he was expecting her to yell and scream the house down.

"I'm sorry, if I could say this a million times to earn your forgiveness then I am ready" He said. Yasmine let out a smile before kissing him on his lips.

"It's fine babe" She said into the kiss.

"I'm glad you told me" She added.

A smile appeared on Andrew's face as he pulled out of the kiss.

"You are not mad at me?"

"I am but I'm not at the same time. I want to understand the fact that it just happened and you couldn't control it. Besides, it's just a one night stand and nothing else. She should be lucky she had a taste of you, it is never going to happen again right?" Yasmine inquired staring deep into Andrew's eyes. He just nodded his head in reply.

"Let's make our relationship public, I am ready now. After all, we are going to be getting married soon" She added, kissing the diamond ring on her finger.

"You don't mean it?" His eyes sparkled in happiness as soon as he heard that. She just winked at him stylishly, a smile crept at one corner of his lips. He pulled her into a hug, pressing her body against his chest.

"I'm glad, let's visit my granny tomorrow" He said, breaking the hug. He placed a light peck on her lips but she deepened the kiss, her hand fumbling with his buttons. In no time, his shirt was off and they both fell on the bed.

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~YUN'S HOSPITAL~

Karen grabbed doctor Park by his coat, tears rolling freely down her eyes. He exbed sharply on sighting her.

"Please, don't do this" Karen begged, she had received a call from him asking her to come to spend her last moment with her mother.

"It's not within my power, karen! And you know that, the hospital management was suddenly changed and I can't keep covering up for you any longer, I have my job to protect!" He snapped.

"I already said that I would pay, I promised you already" Karen whimpered, holding into him tightly.

"The only solution right now is having part of the payment with you, do you have that?" Doctor Park asked.

Karen's face dropped immediately, her grip on his coat lessened without her knowing.

"We'll be removing the oxygen max in ten minutes, you have enough time to bide her a proper farewell" He said before leaving.

"No.... oh...no...no" Karen slumped to the ground dejectedly

~WARD_YUN'S HOSPITAL ~

Karen let out a sad smile as she took her mother's hand, she exhaled deeply lost of words to say.

"Mom" She began, her voice was quivering as she spoke. She bit her bottom lips trying to prevent her tears from falling.

"The doctor said that the oxygen mask would be removed soon and I can't do anything about it. I have no money on me, I lost my job a few days ago. Why are things this difficult? Why did it seems like the heavens is taking it out on me? I can't even afford your bills no matter how hard I try, this... this is too much for me to bear. I.... I'm so sorry, I wish things were different" She bursted into tears.

She just can't seem to give up on her mom that way. She had been paying for the life supporting machine since she was in high school by doing lots of partime jobs. She saved up and enrolled herself into college. It became really hard to balance her school life and working life that she almost quitted school but Lucinana intervened and helped her out since she was from a rich background.

She was still lost in her thoughts when the door opened and Lucinana and Kimora rushed into the ward. Karen quickly wiped her tears but there were still traces that she cried.

"Karen!" The both called.

"What.... what are you both doing here?" Karen asked, sniffing in continuously.

"Well, we saw your phone and the text from the hospital and here we are. Why didn't you tell me?" Luciana inquired with furrowed brows.

"I... I don't want to seem like a burden in any way. You both have done enough for me already and I can't ask for more" Karen replied playing with her fingers.

"Tsk, what are friends for if not to help each other in times of distress? I just see the doctor and I'll do what I can do okay?" Luciana said.

"But....

"Not buts! Fine, just take it as if I am lending you the money okay? And you'll pay whenever you get it, is that fine by you?" Luciana said to Karen who just nodded her head.

"Thank you so much guys, I don't know what I would have done without you both" She mumbled almost close to tears. Kimora pulled her into a hug, patting her shoulders comfortingly.

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~LUCIANA'S APARTMENT~

"So.... what do you think about this one?" Kimora inquired, twirling around s£xily. She gave Karen a wink.

"Great" Karen replied not sparing her a glance, her gaze was on her phone the whole time. She had been looking up to several job vacancies for a place she can apply.

"No.... definitely not that, you can take any of my dresses but not that one" Luciana exclaimed coming into the room with threats glasses of orange juice.

"Why? It fits you perfectly well" Kimora pouted sadly.

"My boss was the one who got me the dress so it's special to me. Just take another one okay?" Luciana said going closer to Kimora and she helped her with the zip.

"Lucy! Don't you think it's high time you stop crushing on this boss of yours! You've been crushing for him ever since you started the boss but he hasn't looked your way yet, isn't he noticing the green lights? Or perhaps, he had had girlfriend already" Kimora said.

"He is very much single" Luciana retorted.

"How did you know? You sound so confident"

"Because I am his secretary and I know virtually everything about him. He hasn't even looked at a woman before " She answered.

"Maybe he is gay?" Kimora said rolling her eyeballs.

"What!!?"

"I'm just saying, and who knows? It might be true" Kimora said, fixing herself in another dress of Luciana.

"What's the occassion? Where are you going to?" Luciana asked, cleverly changing the topic.

"It's a date!" Kimora giggled.

"A blind date again? When are you going to stop doing all of these? You should stop using that app too! And focus on reality" Luciana snapped.

"Don't marry, date is the best dating app ever, I just haven't met my exact type of man. Who knows I might be lucky today? What if we have a night stand? Gosh! I'm already imagining a lot of crazy things about the whole thing" Kimora said.

"You're so unbelievable! Just leave, good luck with whatever" Luciana said going to sit on the bed beside Karen.

"It's so hard to find a well paying job!" Karen whined, dropping her phone. She grabbed the orange juice and gulped down the content.

"Why don't you start small? Just to keep yourself together, I'll look up for vacancies in the conglomerate and I'll surely out in good words for you" Lucinana suggested.

"Thank you, Lucy" Karen pouted, resting her head on Luciana's shoulder.

"For everything" She added in a low voice.

"It's fine, I want nothing but the best for you" Luciana said stroking her hair fondly.

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~EVENING_LANCELOT ESTATE HOME~

"Does it have to be today?" Yasmine whined as soon as the car drive into the compound.

"C'mon babe,I thought we both agreed to this" Andrew said helping her with her seatbelt.

"But i feel like I am being rushed" Yasmine complained.

"Seriously? We are getting married soon and it's only proper we know each other families. We can't just appear at their doorstep with a marriage invitation" Andrew said trying to make her see reasons with him.

"Whatever!" She rolled her eyeballs, getting down from the sleek, black Rolls-Royce phantom. Andrew chuckled lightly at her attitude.

*

"Oh" Granny Brenda said before going back to her food. Andrew had actually introduced Yasmine to her.

"Just oh?" He raised a brow.

"What else are you expecting me to say grandson?" She retorted with a slight frown.

"Nothing really" Andrew replied faking a smile. He stood up from his seat.

"Can I..... can I see you inside briefly?" He asked Granny Brenda who just nodded her head standing up.

*

"You don't like her, do you?" Andrew inquired as soon as they were out of the earshot of Yasmine.

"I never said that Grandson" She retorted.

"But your attitude says it all! You don't sound enthusiastic as you should be as I introduced her to you. You've been the one nudging me to get a wife and now.....

"I just don't feel right around her" Granny Brenda cuts him off.

"But if you feel that she is the right one for you then..... you have my support, your happiness is all that matters most" She added.

"What about her don't feel right? Yasmine is a very good person" Andrew said.

"I just don't know.... I can't pinpoint it but it's fine anyways. If you are okay with her then, I should be too" Granny Brenda said with a smile. Andrew let out a deep grunt before walking out of the room.

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~NIGHT_LANCELOT PENTHHOUSE~

Yasmine pushed off Andrew's hand mumbling incoherent words to herself.

"Babe, are you seriously going to be this way?" He inquired

"Your granny doesn't like me, does she?"

"It's I who wants to marry you and not her, besides, she is cool with it" Andrew replied.

"But still, I want to be in a place where I am accepted" Yasmine said.

"Fine, let's just give her time. I'm sure she will come around" Andrew replied pulling Yasmine closer to himself. She rested her head on his broad chest. She suddenly gasped as she realized something.

"I contacted the designers and my wedding dress is ready. I am going to check it out tomorrow, I'm feeling excited" She said beaming in all smiles.

"Alright" Andrew answered giving her a light peck on her lips.

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A WEEK LATER

~LANCELOT CONGLOMERATE~

"You have a meeting scheduled by 10am and then a lunch with the investors of the project by 1pm, that's all for the day since you covered almost everything yesterday" Luciana said reading from her tablet.

"Okay, you can leave" Andrew replied without soaring her a glance.

She bit her bottom lips as she got lost staring at him; he had the first three buttons of his shirt opened revealing his chest. His ever perfect face which always seems to enthralled her to him. He is just too perfect and handsome.

"Do you have anything to say, Miss Luciana?" He asked and that jolted her out of her thoughts.

"Do you want coffee or a massage? Or perhaps you should take take break, you seem stressed out and it's not good for your handsome face" She said with a smile. Andrew raised a questioning brow at her words.

"Oh my!" She quickly covered her mouth with her hand as she realized what she just said.

"I'm so sorry sir, that must have slipped out of my mouth. I'm really sorry" she apologized almost immediately.

"Just get out" He cuts her off before averting his gaze back to his computer.

Luciana bowed hurriedly before stepping out of the office. She went to her desk which was just opposite his, dermacated by a transparent blind. She had the opportunity to admire his face as much as she can. No matter how long she stares, she just never gets tired of seeing his face.

"I love you Andrew Lancelot, I hope you notice me soon" She muttered to herself sighing deeply.

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~YUN'S HOSPITAL~

Karen stirred up slightly only to feel a banging headache, she let out a groan, falling back to the bed.

"Are you okay? How are you feeling now?" Kimora inquired.

"How... how did you get here?" Karen inquired.

"The hospital called me and I had to rush down here.....

Kimora's words were cut short as the doctor came in.

"We've conducted out our test and the results is out. You've been over stressingyourself lately and it's not good for your health" The doctor said.

"I knew it would come to this, you go from one part-time job to another. You should really cut some slack" Kimora cuts the doctor off. Karen just sighed deeply.

"And the baby" The doctor added.

"Huh?"

"Congrats you're officially a miss preggie" The doctor said with a smile.

The girl's eyes widened immediately.

"What!!?"