《A Billion Dollar Mistake》Chapter 16
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"Isabella Scorupco
After what felt like ten minutes, I could feel someone shaking me
"Mom, give me 10 more minutes" I said half asleep and half awake, still not opening my eyes
"Mom seriously?" a voice, sadly too familiar, bursted out laughing
"Shut up Tony" said, another voice sounding really annoyed. Wait, that does not sound like my mom at all. I started moving, and this does not feel like a garden filled with flowers at all, it feels a lot harder, more like a chair. I opened one eye, then both and jumped from the chair, pushing whoever was next to me
"Seriously green?" Yelled Malik while rubbing his forehead. Aww, poor forehead
"Well, it's not my fault, it is yours, you shouldn't have been so loud and near me"
He raised one perfect eyebrow before adding "You know you don't make any sense right now, right? But how was I supposed to wake you up?"
"Did you try what is called calling someone's name" I responded sarcastically, he is really getting on my nerves
"Like I didn't try it"
"You guys are so cute, you are making me jealous" said Tony in a girly voice
"Shut up" we both said at the same time. We all were shocked and just didn't move for like ten seconds before Malik glared at me while putting his hand on his forehead, and I glared back at him, even though I felt bad. He is a man after all, so he should just suck it up; why should he act like a little boy
I looked around and realized that we were on the ground already, so I unlocked my seat belt, ran outside of the airplane and started looking around. I could feel the warm air hitting me straight on the face. I could also feel both men behind me, not that I was paying attention, I was too busy looking for our car. I saw a black limousine in front of me, I stopped on my track and was staring at it, so this is how a limousine looks like in real life? Wow. It is so long and beautiful I thought when I suddenly felt a hand on my jaw, before I could bring my tongue backwards, it was too late my lips closed violently, causing my teeth to bite into the tip of my tongue. Ouch that hurts, and the idiot just passed me, not even apologizing for forcing me to close my mouth, and I coud see a smirk at the corners of his mouth.
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"Idiot" I murmured under my breath, while glaring at his back, and the idiot didn't even care about turning around to see if I was alright or not
A laugh made me turn my head towards the one and only Tony, and after glaring at him he closed his mouth and hurried after Malik. They went inside of the car or should I say limousine, and I followed after, taking my sweet time just to annoy them. When I went inside of the car, I saw that it didn't work since Tony was looking out the window and Mr. Serious Face was typing something on his phone. So I just sat down, glaring at both of them during the whole ride, not even enjoying my first time in a fancy car like this, because of these two idiots. After like 20 minutes, the car suddenly stopped and I saw Malik ranging his phone in his pocket, taking his laptop bag and going outside, so I took the end of my dress, and followed him.
Once we were all outside, Tony grinned at me waving his hand as a good bye sign. Good for him, because I was starting to get tired of his annoying face, he gave Mr. Serious a side hug and they started talking really fast in a small voice. Being the nosy person I am, I tried to go nearer to hear what they were saying, it's like they knew, they both turned around, stared at me and shook their head at me in a disappointed way. So I turned around, acted like I was not trying to eavesdrop at all. That is when I actually noticed the house in front of me, not too big, or small either, just the perfect size. It's a two story house and I just love it. From the outside, we could see all the windows of the house, made of glass, and the wall were covered by a white paint, classy and Elegant, I can't wait to visit the inside.
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"Are you going to stand there forever?" He asked acting nonchalently
"This house is so beautiful, did you buy it yourself?"
"No,... I designed it"
"What? You, you, you...designed this" I said looking at him, and the house. He had a small smile on his lips, almost invisible, but it was still there. I can't believe this, he designed this house himself. But he might be playing right?
"Are you kidding or are serious, how can I know you are telling the truth?" I asked staring at him to detect any signs of him lying, but couldn't find none. Either he is right he designed it, or he is really good at lying, and knowing he is a business man, it can be either one. But for now, I will leave him the benefit of doubt.
He raised his shoulders before responding "Thanks for the compliment, and for the second part, you will just have to believe me on this, or not, either way, that is your problem and not mine. Come on, it's chilly outside, I am going to show you your room" He stated before taking the suitcases and going inside the house, he typed a pin and the door opened. This is so cool. I made a mental note to ask him for the pin when he is not so grumpy.
We both went inside of the house and the first thing I saw was a living room before seeing a set of stairs. We went up and turned on the right.
"As you can see, this is a two story house. The left side is mine, and let's just say you have no business over there okay?"
"Yes Sir" I responded turning my lips into a thin line and he looked at me weirdly, before clearing his throat
"You are so weird. Anyways, your room is on the right side, the one at the end of the wall" He said, bringing my suitcase inside of the chosen bedroom. I ignored his comment on how weird I am. I will just take
that as a compliment since being normal is really boring. Right? Or not.
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War of Seasons
Dorothea Atlin is the young, apathetic leader of the neutral territory of Sirpo, a chilly land hovering above the continuously warring factions of Sacer and Ghuria, whose devastating magics have ravaged their people and lands time and time again. Following a shocking attack and a cruel deception, Dorothea grows her conscience and takes up arms, using her self-destructive ability to manipulate the flow of time to ensure Sacer’s victory. Her growing understanding of war and the two factions is guided by Iree Nobelis, the determined and enthralling commander of Sacer’s forces, Ariana Kingfisher, a steely swordswoman of mixed Ghurian and Sacerian descent, and Rhys Tamlin, a kind but haunted soldier who goes to challenge Dorothea’s self-imposed celibacy and join her on a mutual journey of healing from the tragic legacies of the Atlin family and wars between the nations. Meanwhile, Dorothea’s only friend and deserter from the Sacerian military, Shark Olyen, returns to their homeland to face the family that disowned them and finds more than they bargained for in meeting Cerid Creed, a noble whose duty to his people clashes with his desires in romance and in life, much like Shark’s did long before. As their developing or preexisting loves and differing convictions on how to achieve peace create rifts between these major players, Dorothea experiences a personal revolution that leads her to fight for what she believes is right, no matter the cost. A slow-burn story that takes time setting up the psychology and motivations of characters for explosive payoff later down the line. Cover by Ben Arisson, who is also a wonderful author on this website!
8 197Vampire's Pet
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8 106Two Brothers
This is the story of two rich brothers.Two Brothers, one smart, fun and happy go lucky and the other ruthless, heartless and manipulative. But their bond is something no one can break. They always got each other's back. Revenge, love, hate and desire, all of them are deadly combinations. And with haunting past and new enemies, life is not so easy for them.
8 636The Ruined Monks of Rothfield Monastery
Erin is the youngest member of the dark monks; a supernatural brotherhood whose ultimate mission is to improve the dire circumstances of poor, war-torn villages using powers unique to each member. Or so he was led to believe. Erin, like his brothers, does not age, and that is, unfortunately, the only trait he shares with them. He cannot charm or compel like Woodrow, he cannot cast illusions like Knox, he was not swift like Swithin, not powerful like Blake. He was barely an assistant to his dear brother Wilbur, with his herbology and alchemy. He was told to lie low and make himself scarce. That is what he did. The dark monks temporarily reside in abandoned monasteries scattered around the country, feeding the poor and healing the sick, nurturing the monastic lands until it was fertile enough to raise crops and rear animals. As the years passed, they would leave these reformed, repopulated, self-sustaining monasteries and venture froth to help the next settlement. Yet, after years of toiling and quiet servitude, Erin notices that people and the country itself are declining. The villagers look gaunt, the once-lush soil now barren and cracked. He begins to feel disheartened, thinking that their mission is proving futile. Still, their leader Blake is steadfast and charges onward, and lately has his eyes set on a certain monastery in a thick, thorned forest that seems to diminish, even nullify their powers. A thick forest that Erin somehow has a connection to. A thorned glade where an ethereal voice calls his name with one simple request along with a promise:Heal the land, child. Heal the land and I promise to give you sanctuary so long as you stay. I promise to nurture you as you nurture me. As Erin cultivates the land, the land, in turn, gifts all its caretakers with new, enhanced skillsets on top of their unique powers -- skills of protection, healing, and magic. Magic. Erin had long wished to see the world fill with it again. The people, regardless of common or noble blood, still believe that magic will enter this world again. Magic to bless the king like it did the Saints. Magic to dispel the miasma befouling the world. Magic to bring back the fae folk and their many forms. It is up to Erin to forge the many paths leading to a bright future; to build a prosperous paradise that welcomes all races and bloodlines, by mastering the rewards gained through agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry, smithing, crafting, and fishing. Erin may also find a lifelong friendship and romance with his neighbor, Claude, if he decides to pursue him, and may even join him in the military campaign outside the monastery. The darkness still lurks outside, after all, and the mastery of his skills, along with a few good friends, may finally be enough to turn the tide in their favor. Most of all, Erin wants to keep the vow he set for himself: to protect everyone and everything he loves until his dying breath.
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8 282My Fake Boyfriend
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