Aysel’s pov.
“Are you going to keep staring? Aren’t you going to give your reviews?”I asked.
They blinked rapidly at the same time which seems cute to me.
“I… I did a perfect job in sketching out the design so I’m.. just.. like, you know that feeling when you appreciate yourself and.. give yourself a tap on the shoulder for a job well done?”Ralph faltered.
“Oh, complacent?”
“Yes, that’s the word. Where’s.. my coffee?”he looked around.
“Coffee at noon?”I stood akimbo.
“Haha, I mean.. my.. juice!”he chuckled and scratched his nape nervously and rushed to his desk.
“The cloth is nice, given that I was the one that sow it, it’s quite expected.”Duvall carries a proud look on his face.
Snow scoffed and also walked away.
*
Mrs Royal.
*
“Your highness, it is I, Mara, may I come in?”
“The door is open.”I responded.
I watched as the door creaks opened and she entered.
“What are you doing here?”I scorned and puts the magazine I was reading down on the table.
“I have few questions for you. May I sit?”
“Sure. What is it you have to say?”I asked.
She sat down on the couch opposite mine and sighed.
“Why do you hate me so much, mother?”she gazed at me.
I directed my look away from her.
“I thought I warned you never to call me that.”
“Ah,”she scoffed.
“I forgot. Permit to ask you again. Why do you despise me so much, your highness?”
“Why are you suddenly asking me about that?”I glanced at her.
“Anyways, I knew this day would come. You’re old enough to know the truth.”I exhaled before adjusting on my seat.
“I’m not your mother.”I revealed.
“How.. how is that possible?”she asked.
“You were switched with my daughter years back. I wish I’d realized that on time. Anyways, I couldn’t look for my baby anymore because it was too late by then.”I fought back the tears that threatens to fall.
“No.. no.. you’re my mother.. you.. are! I know you are my mother so quit the theatrics. I only want to know why you know me. I already know the fact that you gave birth to me.”she shook her head vigorously.
“Fool! Which mother jate her daughter? Quite comfortable with being a fancy princess, isn’t it? You should relish the little moment you have left to live up to that title. I’ve sent out men in search of my daughter. ”
“No.. no, tell me you’re joking. Mom!!!”she bursted into fresh tears as she crashed down to the floor.
I smirks and carried my cup of it then took a sip.
“Leave when you’re done.”
*
Unknown pov.
“How is it out there?”I husked.
“Not quite good, I think. A lady has been spotted with the guys, and not just once. I heard her name is Aysel.”
My eyes shone in curiosity and I spun around to meet with his gaze.
“Aysel Fred?”I asked.
“Yes, sir. Should I take care of her?, she seems to be the troublemaker type.”
“No,”I shook my head and rubbed my lower lip with my thumb and bent my head.
“That’s my lady, no one touches her.”I raised my head.
“This is going to be more fun than I’d thought.”I smirks.
“You can go.”
He bowed and left.
“What exactly is going on that mind of yours, Aysel?”I thought aloud and laughed.
I dropped some ice cubes in my drink before gulping it down.
You left Manila for here?, right at the tip of my nose?
“Arg, I was really going to forget about her bit fate seems to hold another fate for us.”I slapped the back of my neck and smiled sheepishly.
I should pay her a visit soon.
*
Lisa’s pov.
I threw wads of money on the table and crossed my legs.
“There. I want a neat job.”I said to the guy sitting before me.
He took the money and inhaled it.
“Smells fresh.”he smiles.
“Don’t worry. I won’t leave any traces. This is one of my specialty and I’ve never fucked it up over the years.”
“I will trust your words.”
I stood up and left the place.
*
Nighttime.
Aysel’s pov.
“Baby, baby, you driving me crazy.. I wanna cuddle you cause you care for me, I will be your cure whenever you’re sick.. sick!, sick!, sick of not seeing me.. hmm.. I will come seek you when you’re.. sick!, sick!”I sang along to the lyrics of John’s song as i walked along the lobby with the guys.
“Eish… don’t you dare dream of becoming a singer cause your voice sucks!”Ralph pointed at me and huffed before taking low strides ahead.
“Don’t worry, Aysel.. I will always support your career as a singer.”Duvall tried to suppress a laughter but at the end, he failed as he soon broke out into one.
I scoffed and rolled my eyes.
*
Jayden’s pov.
“Woah, you bad guy! You already made a move on her?”Mike chugged down a cup of beer.
We were in the bar at the club.
“What? I didn’t want to sleep on the bet”i shouted over the loud music.
“Good one, good one.”he nodded.
“Because you met with her first doesn’t mean you’re going to be her first man.”he added.
“We will see to that.”I swirled the glass of whiskey I was holding around on the table.
“You might as well as excuse me. I’m off to go dance with the guys.”Lincoln licked his lips and walked to the dancing floor.
*
“I have my dress with me, tomorrow is my date, let’s go ‘ave fun!”I danced on the wheel and bounced my head in rhythm to the song.
Just the perfect song for the occasion.
I was thrown into confusion when my car suddenly stopped on the road.
What?
I went out to check what the problem was and saw that I’ve got a flat tyre.
“Hunnn? But I just changed this today.”I frowned.
I sighed and went to get my spare my tyre.
I came back with the new tyre and the tools I will be using to get it replaced.
I drop on a crouch beside the car and started bringing out the tools one after the other.
I only hope I finish this on time.
Should I just order for a cab?
“You need help?”a voice came behind me.
I turned back and stood up.
The guy that was dressed in an all black outfit walked to me with his hands tucked in his jacket’s pockets.
“Looks like you’ve got a deflated tyre.”he glanced at the car.
“Yes, that’s true. I will get it fixed in no time tho.”
“Oh, few cars only pass by here. It could be dangerous leaving you all alone. I woke stay till you’re done then leave.”he smiled.
“You.. don’t really have to.”
“But I insist. Carry on with your work.”
I nodded reluctantly and returned to my previous position.
Why doesn’t this feels right tho?
Instantaneously, my head was hit with a plank.
A gasp escaped from my lips before I fell to the ground.
I struggled to keep my eyes open but they soon shuts.