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my room binging on a few of my favourite series or working on something instead. It wasn't that I cou
ways be reminded not to set my foot there so I do
e and never make a remark; as long as it w
hat. I stared at the reflection that stared back at me in the mirror; it looked beautiful; I always knew I was beautiful, but never this beautiful. My hair cascaded down in soft waves
ger had occupied my body. I wore the only thing that reminded me of my moth
lifetime. It's not like I have much time left. I glance at My room, a small box With beige walls located at the end of my father's mansion. A
the umpteenth time today and it scratched my ear. I hated her and her mother with a passion, but th
the limousine after Camil
time around doesn't mean you get to ride with us; ride with my assistants. You
me a pitying look. Everyone always did. The first illegitimate daughter of my father, a taint to his family's
gance welcomed us; it embodied old money and grandeur. I hastened my footsteps as I made my way inside when my stepmother,
," I repli
on with my family. Of course, no one knew about it; only a few people did; the old money has always been marryin
ld jinx it, but I
glow on the room. Waiters in white and black uniforms glided through t
ter who walked past me and chugged it
ne. I hated crowded places, but I walked with elegance, each step exposing my per
d effortlessly and looked genuinely happy. I watched him exchange words with a few investors I did recognize and I admired ho
d rich people. Just as I wanted to slip away, Ca
y, sister?" she as
, I
ongest time, and this makes it the opportunity to i
when she pulled me by arms, spilling my drink all over my body. I tripped on
e you okay, sister? Do you want me to help you with that? Why weren'
umped into a something hard; I raised My head to vent my
ave him a once over without saying a word and proceeded to leave. His fin
. I try to pinpoint where I know him from, but my memories just seem to be filled with blurs
n the drink had left on my green silk dr
to be engaged to Camilla today an
married before her so-called elder sister. I someti
hen they made eye contact with m
ke a lost child And making a fool of myself? Nobody cares
for myself. I am a
nd I would never set foot outside again."
made me fuzzy. Grabbing my Chanel bag, I walked discreetly, not wanting to d
hitmore Empire to give a benediction while
all. I begged my feet to move but it felt like they had a mind of their own. Every atom in me w
in his black tuxedo that pronounced his athletic build. I watched his chiselled jaws as his mouth moved. He spoke calmly and his voice felt like he charme
Tina and my father. I should leave now, I am not meant to be here. Still, my feet were g
rying me towards the exit. "Allow me to introduce
cess what the hell was going on and locked my eyes with him