“What the fuck are you doing?” Dray scolded Brooklyn who was at the bar table, he had taken the third bottle of whiskey.
“What does it look like?. I’m having fun” Brooklyn replied drunkenly.
“You’re wasting your time. You need to get a grip of yourself and find more ways to defeat Austin” Dray said, collecting the drink.
“Why does it have to be Austin?. Nicole choose him, even when she knew he was using her. I had wanrned Nicole but she didn’t listen. I’ll never let this slide, I’ll kill you Austin” Brooklyn said, clenching his fists.
“Tell Ava to find out about the vampire’s eye, I want every information I can get, when is your birthday?” Dray asked, stroking his jaw.
Brooklyn called Ava and gave her the instructions.
“Stop doing that Ava” Brooklyn said and Ava giggled.
“Can’t help it, I love doing it so much. I found some information” Ava said as she kissed Dray.
“Why didn’t you come to visit?” Dray inquired with a frown, then spanked her ass.
“I had to be at Donald’s party. Now about the eyes, it locks a person’s power, appears twice a year and can’t be removed by the wearer. The day it would appear can’t be determined and can only be destroyed by black magic” Ava read out and Dray nodded.
“You did a great job” Dray commended and Ava sat on the laps.
She received a text, checked it and clenched her fist. “Fuck that bitch” She cussed.
“What’s wrong?” Dray asked, using his hand to unbutton her shirt.
“It’s that bitch Ariana, she was seen with Austin” Ava said, moving seductively.
“Hold on. Ariana was seen with Austin?” Brooklyn asked with shock.
“Yea, something is going on between them. On the group chat there’s lots of news about them” Ava replied, and she gave him her phone.
Brooklyn saw some pictures and was enraged. “Austin never liked this girl, so why was he with her?” Brooklyn thought and he smashed the phone on the ground.
Ava gasped with horror. “Where are they now?” Brooklyn asked with anger.
“Do… do.. Donald’s house” Ava quivered.
Brooklyn left the house and used his car to drive to Donald’s house.
He parked outside and got in.
Ariana had woken up late, she and Charlotte had breakfast in their rooms, she suggested going on a stroll but Charlotte declined.
“She was acting strange” Ariana thought.
She freshened up and wore orange shorts and a tank top.
After breakfast, Austin instructed Ariana to take a stroll with him. Ariana felt happy and nervous, her insides churned with excitement.
It felt awkward and weird taking a stroll with her boss when people could see us.
Suddenly, Brooklyn walked up to us and threw a punch at Austin.
Brooklyn punched his brother, who was too shocked to retaliate. I was frozen involuntarily.
Why would Brooklyn punch his twin brother?.
Austin removed Brooklyn’s hand from his shirt, he raised Brooklyn holding his collar.
“What the hell is wrong with you?. Stop acting childish” Austin scolded, enraging Brooklyn
“Ariana what are you doing with him?. He’s gonna leave you. He’ll use you and toss you away” Brooklyn shouted and I stared at Austin with horror.
“Come with me Ariana. You’re not safe him, nobody is ever safe with this asshole” Brooklyn said bitterly as he tried to hold my hand.
“What is this about?” Austin asked, standing in front of me.
“You killed Nicole. you might kill her also” Brooklyn said and I gasped.
“Don’t you dare say that to my face again” Austin said holding his brother’s collar tightly.
“Look Ariana. He wants to kill me too. Don’t stay with him” Brooklyn ranted as Austin released him roughly.
“Legally, she has no right to go with you because she’s my maid” Austin said and Brooklyn stopped.
He stared at me and I nodded slowly. “He was trying to save her but she works for him” Brooklyn thought angrily.
“What!. You work for him?. He’s the most arrogant and overbearing person in this world yet you work for him?. Let’s go, Ariana, I’ll refund his payments and I’ll pay you triple” Brooklyn said.
I didn’t like the way things were. ”Leave now Brooklyn if you need a maid tell mom to get one for you” Austin said, his eyes turning to a dark shade of red.
Austin wanted to leave with me but Brooklyn dragged him back and punched his face severally and soon both boys were in a fight.
I was confused. I didn’t know what to do, I ran inside and found Donald in the dining.
“Austin and Brooklyn are in a fight”. I said hastily and Donald ran out.
Donald ran out, he separated the fight between them.
“Tell her about Nicole and see if she’ll stay with you” Brooklyn yelled as he left, few crowds had gathered and people were staring at them.
“Let’s go Ariana” Austin said, took her hand and they went inside.
Ariana was beyond confused, he took her to his room and began destroying things on his table out of anger.
“Sir please stop!” She shouted but he ignored her. She ran to his side and tried to hold his arm but he flashed her an angry look and she stepped back.
She hugged his waist and placed her head on his firm back. “I’ll never leave you, no matter what happens” Ariana blurted and he froze.
He turned to face her, looking at her shining on her, he lowered his face and captured her lips. He kissed her fiercely, letting her feel his emotions.
She jerked closer to him, using her arm to draw him closer. He groaned as his body melted with hers.
With all his restraint, he broke the kiss. He stared at her beautiful eyes, boring holes through her, he kissed her lightly.
“Are you certain?” He inquired and Ariana nodded. He hugged her happily, using his palm to caress her hair.
“Sir can you tell me about Nicole?” Ariana implored and he moved away.
“I have nothing to say… You can leave” Austin replied coldly and Ariana bit back tears. She nodded and left the room.
She got to her room and found Charlotte staring at nothing, lost in her thoughts. ”Someone’s thinking about a guy” Ariana teased, nudging her.
“Oh. I wasn’t, just thinking about the exams” Charlotte said with a sigh.
“We could study together if you want” Ariana suggested and Candy burst into the room, flaring with hate and anger.
“Look bitch, you can have Brooklyn but I’ll never let you have Austin, he belongs to me” Candy raved, standing beside Ariana.
“He isn’t a property, he’s human” Charlotte cried out and she stood up.
“Zip it. I know you’re after my brother, sorry to prick your bubbles but he doesn’t do shabby poor things. Don’t think he likes you because he gave you a gift, he likes to help the poor a lot” Candy spat out and Charlotte raised her hand to slap Candy but stopped.
“I dare you to do it” Candy whispered with a mocking smile.
“Just leave us alone. I have no relationship with Austin” Ariana cried out.
“How much do you want?. 10 million?. 50?. Name state your worth, I’ll give you and still get a rich heir to be your boyfriend” Candy replied and Ariana shakes her head, disappointed.
“No, I don’t need your money. You can’t buy me” Ariana responded.
“You don’t know but you would later. I’m not buying you, I’m just changing a few things, my offer is still open so give it some thought” Candy burst out, laughing like an insane person and walked out.
“That was Woah. Donald sure has a crazy sister” Charlotte sighed, slumping on the bed.
“Yea, why did you sleep early last night?” Ariana interrogated and Charlotte yawned.
“Don’t know, must have felt sleepy. Forgive me, ma’am, it’ll never happen again” Charlotte teased and both girls burst into laughter.
“Here, I saw your phone outside, so I brought it in” Ariana said and Charlotte frowned.
“But I returned it already” Charlotte countered.
“I know but he gave it back. Just accept this there won’t be any more gifts from him” Ariana persuaded and reluctantly Charlotte accepted.
“Let’s check out this baby!” Ariana yelled, bringing out the phone. She dialled her number, saved it and handed the phone to Charlotte then ran out.
Charlotte was surprised to see an incoming call. “Hello” She said slowly.
“Hey, babe” Ariana yelled from the other end. “Silly girl” Charlotte muttered as she dropped the phone on the bed.
“I heard that” Ariana countered as she entered the room.
“Geez what’s for lunch, I’m starving” Charlotte said, checking the time.
“Ring the bell or go to the kitchen” Ariana responded.
“I’ll go there instead” Charlotte decided and strutted out.
“Get something for me please!” Ariana called after her.
Charlotte walked behind the maid as they whispered to their selves. She entered the kitchen and gasped.
She thought there would only be two or three cooks but the large kitchen was filled with more than a dozen workers.
“What do you need ma’am?” One asked
“Hmm.. I just came for snacks and two drinks” Charlotte replied awkwardly and the maid nodded.
The maid had a tray with snacks and two diet coke. The maid wanted to follow her but she declined and collected it from her.
Charlotte walked to the door and wanted to enter her room when Shantel bumped into her, spilling the whole snack and drink.
“Watch your steps blind hag” Shantel was insulted and Charlotte got infuriated.
“Rather you should try to control your long legs ostrich” Charlotte responded and Shantel looked eat at her with hatred.
“Wow! So you can talk. Don’t try to mess with me, I’m more dangerous than a fox” Shantel retorted.
“You don’t scare me” Charlotte replied boldly and Shantel slapped her face.
Charlotte her cheek and was about to slap Shantel back when Donald held her arm. ”What’s happening?” Donald inquired, looking at Charlotte.
“Donald she slapped me and wanted to do it again. This commoner is a two-faced bitch, she said she doesn’t want to be together” Shantel lied smoothly and looked at Charlotte who was quiet.
“Look she’s guilty that’s why she isn’t talking. Throw her out” Shantel advised.
“You can go, Shantel, Charlotte follow me” Donald said as a maid came to clean up the mess.
“Donald did you listen to what I had said?” Shantel whined, Donald nodded before walking to the game room.
“What happened?” Donald implored and Charlotte was stunned. She didn’t think he would want to listen to her side.
“Sh.. she bumped into me and called me a blind hag, told me not to mess with her” Charlotte briefed, looking at the ground.
“Did you slap her?” Donald questioned and Charlotte was stunned. He didn’t believe Shantel.
“No, she slapped my face” Charlotte responded and he sighed.
“Sorry about that, would you have dinner with me?” He inquired with puppy eyes.
“Arian..” Charlotte muttered, trying to excuse herself.
“She’ll have lunch with Austin and I’ll text her. Please have lunch with me” Donald pleaded with a pout and she nodded unwillingly.
He rang the bell and a maid rushed in. “Bring me lunch and take lunch to the 3rd room on the left” He ordered and the maid left.
Within some minutes, the maid returned with a cart of food, drinks and fruits. She bowed and left.
“Have your seat” Donald said, patting his side. Charlotte sat at the far end of the couch. It felt way too intimate to sit on the same couch with him. She didn’t look up, even when she felt his gaze on her.
“Could you stop being shy?, I like my girls bold and cheerful” Donald declared and Charlotte stared at him.
“Why would he call me his girl?” Charlotte wondered.
“I’m sorry, not used to talking to guys whom I’m not familiar with” Charlotte let out.
” What do you want to know about?” He inquired, passing a plate of shrimps.
“You’re free to ask anything. Anything you wanna know” Donald reassured.
“Who’s Shantel to you?” She blurted out and used her hand to cover her mouth immediately.
“It’s okay… She’s a lover, schoolmate and friend” Donald confessed.
Charlotte felt terrible when he uttered the word ‘lover’.
They continued eating in silence and Charlotte offered to clean up but he refused. “You’re a guest not my maid” Donald said.
“Thank you for the phone” Charlotte said.
“You deserve much more than that” Donald responded, holding her cheek and kissing her lips gently.
“Your eyes are beautiful” Donald said and Charlotte blushed.
“Thank you” She muttered, bending her head and he raised it.
“Stop being shy, you’re cute when shy but I wanna see your other side. I wanna know the bold and carefree Charlotte” He announced, looking at her lips.
“I’ll try but can’t force it. The people here are all above me in class, so I can’t talk to anyone freely” She let out.
“Status has no value to me, I want us to be friends. You should open up when we’re together, you look cuter when you talk” Donald complemented and Charlotte tried to hide her blush.
Donald laughed. “I like it when you blush and try to hide it. I like your smile, do you like anything about me?” Donald implored, moving closer to her.
“I.. i… I like your face, your cool behaviour and your kindness” She answered slowly and Donald burst into laughter.
“Lots of girls I know like me for my cute looks, money, my sex life and my relationship with Austin. But you like me for totally different reasons, you’re insinuating that I’m not cute?” Donald complained and folded his arms.
Charlotte cracked up and shook her head. “Lots of girls don’t have responsibilities to think about, and neither do they have jobs. I’m sure all they do is sit at home and get attended to by their maids then get dolled up for parties” Charlotte confessed.
“That’s the exact routine my sister has. Sometimes I think of dumping her in a desert and instructing her to walk home but being Dad’s favourite pet, I reconsider the fact” Donald let out and Charlotte giggled.
“Can I put my head on your lap, I feel a slight ache in my head” Donald demanded cautiously.
“Uhm. Okay I guess” She answered after a long pause and Donald smiled. He put his head in her lap, smuggling.
“I feel sleepy already, thanks to your amazing legs” He said with a yawn and fell asleep. Charlotte stared at him with great attention. They were friends!. He wanted her to be free!.
Why did her insides do flips?. Why was her heart beating thrice as fast and why was she having goosebumps?. “Get a grip of yourself, he’s asleep” Her subconscious scolded and she sucked in a breath.
“He likes my smile” She smiled as his words played in her head. She said at his face and used her hand to caress his flawless cheek. “This is too much” She thought as her finger touched his lips.
She felt a sudden movement and removed her hand hastily. “I’m not asleep yet, I just liked how little your finger is” He explained since he had sucked her finger.
She nodded and removed her finger, embarrassed what she had been doing.