School starts tomorrow...NOOOOOO! I'm sitting here crying my face out XD I have to face the horror of my friends XD
So, Luc play a massive role in the story, he's there as a background character. I have a bunch of ideas planned for this story, oooohhh I'm so excited! :D
Anyways, it the reuniting chapter! whoopie! So get reading :)
Tucking my arms into my shirt, I buttoned it up, grabbing my handbag and strolled to the kitchen. I grasped my pre-made sandwich, stuffing it into my mouth so my hands were free to get my preparations done. My mom had already put together my lunch so I didn't have to worry about it. hastily I dipped it into my handbag, along with a drink and grabbed my brush, swiftly combing my hair free of knots and plaiting into one, I slipped on my bandanna and curled out my favourite part of my hair, my fringe. I tugged the sandwich out of my mouth after taking bite. Nicholas had already woken up and was sitting at the dinner table, having his fruit loops. Nic was still 3 and I could bear to put my darling away in day care so he stays home with my mom.
"Mondays are the rush hours huh?" Mom smiled, as I slipped my feet into my heels. I clutched the sandwich again with my teeth, doing up the small buckle on my heels to secure them.
"Uh huh," I nodded devouring my sandwich, "The latest designs are coming in, so I have to shelf them,"
"You get to sample some huh?"
"Yeah, but I like designing better," I informed giving my mom a masked sorrow face. I used to design a lot, world famous actually. But when I was pregnant with Nic, I bailed out on the fashion show to display my latest creations and departed for Sydney. My dream and occupation went down the drain after that, I don't blame my pregnancy for it, it was my choice to raise a child over my long desired dream.
"I'm sure you'll get to design again someday," Mom kissed my forehead with a comforting smile. I returned her smile, sauntering over to bid goodbye to my darling.
"Bye honey," I kissed his head and ruffled his hair.
"Bye mommy!" He waved, a mouthful of dripping milk and coloured cereal rings. I chuckled and grabbed my keys and bag, toppling out the door to my car. Oh today was going to be a busy day.
Brandon's POV
Sydney was actually beautiful, no wonder Cara liked it so much. Two of the famous man-made creations: The Opera House and Sydney Harbour were located here. The streets were like those in those vintage movies, it looked majestic. But I wasn't here to sight see, i was here to find Cara. I'm not trying to get her back, or get her to apologise. Just so I can see her one more time and move the hell on with my life!
I raised my eyebrows and gazed down at my phone, rereading the address to where Cara apparently works and glanced back up the the red carved emblem and name written over the double doors of the boutique. It read: Attic. I rolled my eyes and exhaled, pushing open the doors to the inside. It seemed some place women would crowd to, though it was available in men's fashion, I wasn't interested.
"Good morning Sir," I was greeted instantly by a women wearing a tight uniform top and skirt. She wasn't my type so I have no business with her, "How can I help you?"
"Do you have an employee by the name Ca- uh, Stella?" I coughed out unsure if I even wanted to see Cara now. Why am I doing this?
"Oh yeah, Just hold on a minute?" He lifted up her finger indicating to give her a minute, she ambled down the aisles till she got towards the end, "Hey Stell, there someone here asking for you!"
Stella's POV
Hmm, this was box 24 right? I grasped the pen from between my lips and marked the cardboard delivery box with the right number, tossing it to the side. I slid the next box and grabbed my scissors, jabbing it onto the sticky tape and tearing it. My job was the inspect these and make sure they were all in mint condition before hung on the racks and displayed. It was almost lunch and my stomach was dying for that wrap my mom packed, just 5 more minutes and I can eat. Come on Stella, you can get through! I smiled at my fake encouragement and swiped back my fringe from my face, marking the boxes again.
I could here one of the employees voices basically boomed from two shelfs away, it was most definitely Carly, one the girl that work here. I don't consider anyone here my friend, I work here to support my family, not make friend, but I do have people I occasionally take to.
"Hey Stell, there's someone here asking for you!" Carly hooted to me, I sighed and dropped my equipment. Must be customer who need fashion opinion, everyone here knows I used to design so they've put me up to the job of giving fashion advice to customers.
"Coming, just gimme a minute!" I called back straightened my bandanna and tucking the remaining boxes I had pulled out, I stood up and ambled over to Carly waiting for me with a massive grin on her face. I gazed at my watch, and frowned, "Isn't it lunch break now?" I whined.
"Stella! The customer specifically asked for you! Attend to them and you can have your lunch,"
"Whatever," I exhaled sauntering over to whoever needed my assistance, I gazed down at my stomach, it was demanding lunch. I patted it convincing myself I can see to this costumer within 2 minutes or so. "How may I help you?" I glanced up, and instantly was locked with a pair of familiar chocolate orbs.
"Hello, Cara, It's nice seeing you again," My mouth slightly parted recognising the name instantly. The blood drained from my head and I felt like I went pale.
"B-Brandon?" What the hell is he doing here?! Why? Why was he here? Of all people I loathe with my life, why him?
"Why the surprise Cara? Aren't you happy to see me?" His voice was cocky and that annoying smirk married to his lips. He stepped forward towards me and i stumbled back away from him.
"What are you doing here?!" I hissed holding the rack of clothes for balance, I shook my head trying to stay on my feet. His presence was killing me and flooding back memories.
"I was close by for work so I came to see you," He shrugged nonchalantly extending a hand to touch my arm.
"Get away from me!" I seethed tumbling backwards to get out of his reach. The anger, vexation and pain this man caused me is bigger than a tsunami! He chuckled and straightened his tie taking another step towards me. "Have you know shame? Showing your damn face to me again!"
"Isn't you who betrayed me Cara?" Tears stung my eyes. No, I wasn't. I wanted to say that to his face and even prove it to him. But Nic was now mine, he had no intention of being his father and I give no second chances.
"If I were the one who betrayed you, why are you back?" I huffed. I gazed around for anyone around, everyone had gone for lunch break, leaving me with his cruel man.
"I already told you," He took several steps towards me and in each I took one back, until he had me cornered against wall beside one of the display cases, his face had reached mine and I could feel his minty breath fanning me. I tuned my face away from his and flattened myself against the wall, "I want to have dinner with you tonight," His hot exhalation blew into my ear and I couldn't help but blush. My body reacted pleasurably to him, no matter how much I despise him.
"Never," I coughed out breathlessly.
"Why? Are you seeing someone?" He question, his tone sounded as if he was unsure if I were seeing someone himself. I glanced away from his dark demanding eyes, no I wasn't seeing someone, but i was not having dinner with him, ever!
"Yes, I am," I spat, Brandon body shifted back a bit and i could feel his muscles tense up. His eyes flashed a bit but calmed as soon as it came and gazed back at me again with that smug look.
"Well that's too bad for him, but your having dinner with me,"
"I'm not! You cannot force me Brandon!"
"Say Cara, do you really need this job?" He gazed around the boutique, his eyes wander with mischief.
"What?"
"Is getting this salary really important to you?" He said in that cocky tone that makes me want to slap him. Oh if he wasn't pressing me to this wretched wall I would've already!
"Of course it is, it's how I get by!" I searched his eyes for indications on what he was planning.
"How would you like it if I had you fired?" What? What is he planning?1
"You can't do that!" I gasped, astonishment running through me. Was he seriously going to such measures?
"Cara, why are you underestimating my power?" He shook his head disapprovingly and smirked. the asshole he is! "All I need to do is buy out this boutique and have you fired,"
"No, don't do that!" I shook my head, if I get fired from this job I won't be able to support my family and we only barely get by on rent.
"Then have dinner with me, Cara,"
"What is this? Blackmail?!" I demanded struggling to break free.
"It's merely just a dinner," He shrugged, his breath blowing against my ear again. After all the years of hatred towards this man, I see him again and my body feels passion to him. How shameful.
"No! i don't want a dinner with you!" I tried to slip out from the cage he had me cornered in, but he grasped my arms and had me pinned to the wall again. "Not now, not ever!"
"Then your job will go skyrocket," He replied in that puffed up tone. I clenched my jaws, glaring daggers at him. He had me penned in extortion, I knew he was capable of everything he had just informed me of, he was such a powerful man, I had no chance.
"Alright, I'll have dinner with you," I exhaled giving into his demand, he smiled in triumph and released his firm grip on me, "Please leave now," I was breathless and i just needed my lunch now. My stomach was in knots and it was killing me to be in his presence again.
He reached out and lifted my chin, staring into my eyes, "I'll see you tonight, Cara," With that he turned around and exited the boutique. As soon as he was out of sight and I sank to the carpet, wiping away endless tears that spilled over my eyes. Just when I thought I'd finally moved on, finally got my life back and was ultimately happy. He comes back and ruins me. Why Brandon? You've made a mess allover again.
Poor Stella, Brandon sure has his ways of getting women. XD
