You are forever mine

Torak Donovan stared blankly at the window, his troubled mind wouldn't stop thinking, he felt so uneasy like never before.

How will the night end?, he asked himself for the hundredth time. In just that few minutes, he got the news. The old man must have set up this family get together because of her.

How could he even imagine Anastasia would turn him down at the last minute?

What meeting is more important than going to see his father ?

Even though the windows are open, he still feels suffocated. He roughly un_do his tie. frustrated, he threw it on the floor.

The old man will never stop pestering him until he gives him solid proof that he's in a relationship now. That was why he mentioned Sia to him.

Out of my numerous girlfriends, Sia has proven to be different. That is why our relationship has successfully exceeded the normal six months and is now going to two years.

Apart from being good in bed, Sia is a social person and very understanding, unlike my other girlfriends who are after my money and want me all to themselves. Sia knows her limits, she knows that she is never committed to a lady and she never mixed business with pressure. That was why I chose to bring her along to the family gathering. If it were some other woman she would have started making noise, even involving the press, but with Sia ,I know I am safe, since we both know what our relationship is all about.

Now I will have attended the gathering alone, thanks to Sia calling late to inform me that an important meeting had come up.

" Why isn't this car moving?" I shouted at my driver.

" Sir, I can't go more than this. I've already exceeded the driving limit. If I go more than that, we might... "

" Shut it ". His explanation is not helping. The road is free. Why would a young man be this law-abiding? I asked him to shut up so that I could return to my mental struggle.

I tried closing my eyes to help stay calm but it of no use. I feel like I am traveling on a snail instead of a car.

" Caleb , add a little speed, so we get there fast. I feel like I am on a turtle " I ordered, gritting my teeth in frustration.

Not long after he increased the speed, I heard Caleb screaming and the car stopped.

" What happened?" I asked in panic.

"Sorry sir, I think I ran over some..." Caleb didn't finish whatever he was saying before he hurriedly stepped out.

" Please this shouldn't be what I am thinking"I silently prayed.

An accident is the last thing I want to get involved in that night.

Can today get any worse?

******

Lola took another look at the reflection in the abandoned car's mirror. She smiled, satisfied with what she saw.

" Perfect " she praised her work .

I think I would look better if I were to be at home, where I had all the time. Unfortunately, I had sneaked out of the house. I would have looked better than this, but all the same, I still look different compared to normal days.

Today is Jeff's birthday and he's hosting an important party with some business partners. I don't want to appear there looking like a ghost . My parents are not aware of my relationship with one of the most prominent young heirs. That is why they keep comparing me to Leah, my twin sister.

Talking about Leah, I really don't blame them that much. My sister Leah is now a doctor and her boyfriend is even building her a hospital. Leah has everything I dreamt of having. We are just like those sisters in one of the Disney cartoons I watched. What is the title again? ENCANTO , Leah could be said to be the family's pride, while I'm their disgrace , while she's set for life. I am still struggling to survive in the music industry.

The only person that still sees me as important is my Jeff and that is why I took the risk today just to spend the night with him.

Well, today happened to be Leah's engagement day. My father swore to disown me if I dared to be absent for the event and blah, blah, blah, you have all these threats most angry parents spat out, but it is not as if he cares about my whereabouts . He just doesn't want to lose face in front of his friends and the media, but I would rather not go because if something goes wrong. Don't get me wrong, I am happy for my sister and I don't wish anything to go south, but if it indeed happened while I was present, my poor head would have to carry the blame and would be better safe than sorry.

Adding another touch to her lips, Lola was good to go. She didn't have much to dress thanks to lack of money, but a short black gown perfectly hugged her body, bringing out curves she never knew she had , yet it was nothing like her beautiful long black-haired curved sisters.

She almost gave up on herself until she met Jeffrey Jones, who pulled her back up and made her see this life in another light. It was time to make her man's night special, picking up her handbag ready to hit the road.

Already on cloud nine, Lola made to cross the empty ground when, out of nowhere, a fast running car appeared out of God knows where, and in the next second she finds herself on the hard concrete floor.

" This is what I am talking about, bad luck follows me around like a second skin. Everything happened so fast, in the next second I felt pain all over my body, as I tried standing up."

" Are you okay ma'am? " I heard someone ask probably the reckless driver.

" Do I look okay to you!" I retorted, glaring at the young man standing a few miles away from me.

"Am really sorry ma'am" he apologized again, helping me up, but I swelled forward because of my heels. Fortunately, he has good reflexes, so he was quick to catch me.

I frown at the bruises on my arms and kneel. What a nice body to please Jeff with. The poor guy will probably be worried throughout the night because of this, and it's all this man's fault.

" Were you blind? If you can't drive, why not stay in your house or get someone to drive you around? " I was so worried about destroying my Jeff's day so I allowed my anger to get the best of me, but the man never stops apologizing and bowing like a gentleman. His actions got me even more angry.

"That's enough!" A voice boomed behind me. I directed my angry glare towards the person.

But low and behold, a Greek god was standing just next to the car. I looked at him up from his perfectly styled hair to his well-ironed black custom-made suit down to his shining black shoes.

"OMG mi! " I screamed inwardly, looking at this new man's domineering Aura and that of the first man. I came to understand the situation. This person is just a chauffeur, while Mr arrogant over there, is the big fish sent to me by the Lord.

" Amen " I joined my two hands together in prayer with my eyes closed.

LOLA

I held my Chin gracefully high, as I used my a*s to push his chauffeur aside and boldly walked towards him, looking up at him I scoffed loudly " you hit me and you can't even apologise, mister", I drawled.

" Sorry, but you're mistaken ma'am, I didn't hit you, my driver almost did. Now get into the car. " He ordered, pointing at the car.

" What is the difference? And why will I get into your car? When I'm fine"this guy must be an arrogant fish.

" I have to make sure you won't come after me in the future with fake injury and blackmailing me, so please" he stood his ground. It looked like this person wouldn't take no for an answer.

I looked up from his expensive shoes up to his neatly styled hair. I really like running into weirdoes. What is so special about him? Is he a celebrity or what? I'm also from a wealthy family. Why will I go about blackmailing some arrogant celebrity " excuse me, have you been deceived all your life?" I asked with a mocking smirk. I meant for him to be so full of himself. Some stupid ladies out there must be filling his head with that sweet talk , but for a second I swore I saw some strange emotions but they quickly disappeared, as if they were never there. Wonderful! I give him a thumbs up for being able to mask his feelings so easily. Unlike me, whose emotions are always displayed openly on my face, the walls around this person can't be penetrated.

" That's none of your business and for your information nothing you say here will change the fact that we're paying a special visit to the hospital tonight"he replied coldly, earning a groan from me.

" Tonight! Oh no!" I exclaimed more dramatically than I intended.

" What's wrong?" He asked. I can't tell if he did that out of concern, but looking at his expression, I am certain he didn't. His voice said otherwise. However, I still went ahead to explain myself.

"I'm late for my boyfriend's birthday" he frowned, but I'm proud I did, now he will know how to handle another guy's woman.

"So?" He drawled indifferently.

Seriously " so?" I asked, unable to believe my ears, this man is really a fish, " it's all your fault and you must take responsibility". I snorted.

Silence befell us, as we meditate on our own thoughts. It looks like this guy won't budge and getting a cab tonight won't be possible.

" What would be my gain if I did help?" He asked. What did I expect from a businessman?

" Fine" I gave up. " take me to the hotel first, I will write a statement saying I'm fine. " I suggested with a grin on my face, but the look on his face seemed very disgusting. What happened? Why is he giving me such a disgusting look? Is there something wrong with what I said?

"What the h*ck, I'm not that kind of a girl" I yelled furiously when I finally understood what was wrong. " My boyfriend owns the hotel and that's the venue for the party, what are you thinking?"I demanded, sounding as domineering as I could.

I'm not dressed like those call girls do. Why will he look down on me because I'm going to an hotel?

"Okay, now that sounds like a great idea, deal?" He stretched out his hand to stick the deal. I looked down at his outstretched hand, deliberating whether to take it or not, but knowing that I'm a tigress not a chicken, I boldly took his big hand in my small one." Deal!" I said.

'His long fingers were adored with exquisite and expensive rings. No wonder he was scared of being blackmailed. He must be super rich' if not for the electrocuting sparks that suddenly ran down my spine, I would still be admiring him because of the sudden spark. I immediately retrieved my hand from his. He stared down at me, making me wonder if he also felt it.

' Why do I have this feeling that I just stuck a deal with the devil?'

He opened the door for me just like any gentleman would, 'Wow,so cool'. I admire people with good behavior, you know, just like my Jeff.

"Thank you " I said, with a sincere and polite smile. But Mr cold and arrogant didn't say a thing.

Nice one. First lesson learnt, Lola, keep your thank you to yourself.

'You're welcome ' I replied to myself.

I don't like how quiet the car is. I mean we have a long journey here and I don't want to be killed by boredom before I meet my Jeff, since Mr high and mighty won't make a move. I decided to start up a conversation.

"So Mr, what do you do for a living? " I asked Eger to start a conversation with him but his response was another cold.

" none of your business "

Another lesson learnt tonight, Lola. Keep your mouth shut , no conversation is allowed.

Well, since I'm the talkative type, I can't possibly keep quiet and die in silence, so I started humming my new song, in peace.

" God damn you!" He swore at me loudly.

What insurance, what nerves, I decided enough is enough. I tried being nice but he crossed the line.

"Devil damn you, mother f**ker " I retorted, glaring fire at him. If only our eyes could shoot out fire, we would both be dead by now.

He touched the wrong person. I'm not the weak daddy girl. I've always been strong and sharp tongued-if someone chooses to be on my bad side, I will send them straight to hell.

Torak

Glaring at her, I wondered how I got myself entangled with such a stubborn ass like her. I was in a bad mood and didn't need any disturbance, but here she was disrupting every form of silence I needed.

I slumped back in my seat, letting her have her way. All I need is her statement, and once I lay my hands on it, she's out of my life forever.

I couldn't believe I was admiring her curves moments ago. Imagine how it will feel to be on top of her, but the shiver I got the moment we touched sent off a warning alarm that she was definitely dangerous. I can never forget the last time I had that feeling; the memories will forever remain in my heart to remind me how dangerous that path was.

It's just tonight, and she's gone. If our paths don't cross, we will remain strangers.

Trust and love will never be on my agenda, and probably until I vanish from this world.

Even though Tasha and I were an item, she knows I wasn't in love with her and that I hang out with her because she's a good companion and knows her place. Unlike those ladies that will do anything to have me for themselves, once I noticed such an attitude from my women, I avoided them at all costs. And the fact that Tasha is very great in bed, which is the best qualification any of my women must have.

The bitch continued with her singing, and I must admit, even though I was harsh and grumpy, she has a nice voice, which helped relax my nerves a little.

"We're here." My chauffeur announced, stopping the car in front of a four-star hotel, but instead of stepping out, she was busy looking around to confirm if she was at the right place, but I guess she had little to confirm because the place was already filled up by a crowd of people, and most of them were from the media room.

"What am I seeing?" She suddenly asked the most ridiculous question I've ever heard, making me wonder if she had gone blind, but if that's the case, I felt obligated to do her the favor of explaining, "In front of us is a large crowd of people, mostly paparazzi with their cameras taking pictures."

" Shut up! " She hissed loudly, cutting me off before I could retort: "She's already outside, hurriedly making her way towards the hotel." I snorted inwardly. This is the work of so-called love. She probably can't wait to be in the arms of her darling boyfriend. Well, who cares? All I need is her statement and I'm out of here before I get recognized, but I guess I don't have to worry about that, since the people here are mostly low-level staff and my picture has never been on any media platforms, even if it were to appear that my face was never exposed.

Stubborn ass was busy staring at the building with her eyes and mouth wide open. What a local chicken this place is; it's nothing compared to my bathroom back home, and she is fascinated. How will she react if she is opportune enough to visit my house? Unfortunately, I will never get to see her reaction.

After sometime, she turned towards me with a gloomy face, but my phone rang at that moment; I looked at the caller ID and it was my grumpy old man again, so I answered with a stern voice. "What now?".

"Even though I want to see your fiancee, I don't have all the time in the world; don't you run late?" He screamed into the phone. Thank goodness I saw this coming; if not, what would have become of Torak Donovan? I hissed, "I'm caught up in some situations."

"Then hurry up." He ordered.

"Fine!" she heaved, disconnecting the call, irritated. I tried to imagine the look on his face when he discovered I was alone. I just pray he hasn't gone around blabbing to his friends about my imaginary fiancee. Turning around, her stubborn ass slammed into my chest. She looked up and jerked away at once as if I were poisonous, but I didn't miss that electrical shock again. I narrowed my eyes at her suspiciously and asked, "Is she also feeling it?"

"Sorry," she said, but I could feel the dark clouds above her head. "I didn't expect you to turn at that moment." I stared hard at her for a while, not really understanding her. Is she this way because she slammed into my chest or because she couldn't get to her boyfriend? I couldn't tell, but something was off with her; she didn't seem to be the same person I came here with. "Where's your sweetheart?" Did he run off with another woman? "Judging from your look, I must be right; you look like a rusted chicken." I said I was laughing, okay, I never meant to taunt her, but guys, you should have seen her expression; she was singing "someone to love" by Shen Ward, and now I think she should be singing "Why do I love you?" by Westlife.

She cast me a murderous glare and said, "Keep your toxic tongue to yourself before I pull it out for you." She hissed, looking away and blinking severally. "Okay, maybe I went too far." "I shouldn't have said that." "I'm sorry." I didn't say those words; they just rolled out on their own.

"Are you always this stupid, or do you especially want to piss me off today?" "Did your mom not teach you when to keep your mouth shut?" She said it with bloody eyes.

Okay, no woman born has ever talked to me like that. I can feel my demons threatening to come out, but those eyes that were filled with mischief a moment ago were now soulless, and somehow I could feel her sadness.

I need to get her out of my life before she figures it out. "Look, ma'am, I think you should give me your statement so I can get the hell out of this place." I said sternly.

"You can continue to wait for your sugarplum." She was clenching her fist, and her shoulders were trembling. I followed her line of sight only to see a couple kissing on the billboard; their surroundings seemed familiar to me. I looked around, and true to my instincts, the couple were surrounded by the press with their hands entwined as they showed off their rings.

But that's not all the lady was a copy of; the only difference was their hair; while stubborn asses have brown, bouncing curly hair, which was one thing that made them look breathtaking, the other lady has straight black hair.

"Are you guys..." I wanted to ask if they were twins, but stubborn Asa was already making her way towards the couple. This is bad! She will only get herself into trouble; this is no way of handling dickheads like him. I already knew the guy was her target, or, should I say, the two people who played her. From their expressions, the guy flinched on seeing her, but the lady had a mocking smirk on her face. This was the type of drama I had been avoiding in my life.

A strong punch met his jaw, followed by another. Her sister acted scared, but wonder woman isn't even close to being done, yet she threw the guy over her shoulder and slammed him hard on the floor face down.

"Oouch!" I screeched, and my hand subconsciously flew to my groin, covering my brother protectively. I broke out in a cold sweat.

"Wow, Torak, count yourself lucky; that guy will never be able to satisfy his fiancee again." I quickly stood upright when I saw her approaching with her hands covering her mouth. Why is she crying when she was super cool just now?

I opened the door for her before joining her. "Drive," I ordered Caleb, with no destination in mind. She sat beside him, trembling, her hand muffling her cries: "You should be strong and pay them back in their own coin; make them regret hurting you." I gently advised. Suddenly she raised her head, wiped all the tears from her face, and gave me an unwavering "don't be stupid" gaze that sent goosebumps up my spine. "You," I choked, "weren't crying?" I asked in this disbelief, and she sneered and scratched her face up in disgust: "Crying over an idiot?" "They're not worth it," she scoffed. "Who was my actor?" "Did you get carried away and find me pitiful?" "Just wait; tonight's headline will be very interesting, Jeffrey Jones." "He got trashed by a wonder woman." "I will be popular after today, but I think I have no family; my father will surely disown me."

I opened and closed my mouth like a goldfish, unable to find a word to answer her; she's really crazy, and I'm even crazier because she's still in my car, and we are supposed to be saying our goodbyes.

"You are right." "I also want to get back at him and my family, but I'm nothing compared to my sister; I don't have her good looks; I'm jobless and broke; I don't have a boyfriend who's building me a hospital; nor am I as intelligent as stupid Leah, so how am I supposed to get my revenge?"

She whined, and the next thing, I jumped in like a headless chicken. "Take my hand, and I will make your dreams come true." Again, I didn't say those words. What's happening to my brain tonight?

She stared hard at me, trying to comprehend what I had just said. I guess she thought I was certainly bluffing, but an idea crossed my mind, and I spat it out before processing it.

"Act as my girlfriend tonight, and I'll pay you two hundred thousand dollars." I saw her mouth fly open as she asked, startled. "Two hundred thousand dollars just to be a fake date for only tonight?" She asks in disbelief.

" Yes." I answered, knowing my offer was too tempting to be turned down, but she suddenly started to laugh, making me wonder which part of my statement was funny. "Who do you think you are, crazy Torak Donovan or handsome Ryan Donovan?" Her questions made me realize I was yet to introduce myself, but why would I be the crazy one and that bastard handsome? She really does have poor taste-no wonder she got involved with such an a**hole.