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Ayesha glanced at the car park where some of her former colleagues ate. She was surprised that the few people who came over to speak to her on the issue seemed kinder and less judgmental than she thought they’d be. They gushed about how shocked they were to find out she was dating the mayor's son and teased that they were jealous of her luck. Ayesha had every chance to tell them it was over, but she didn’t.
She wasn’t trying to enjoy their attention, but she wasn’t ready for the awkwardness that would set in when she said the words. She didn’t want their pity, or questions, or understanding. She just wanted to be alone with her loneliness.
The girls cleared out after three minutes, but it felt like forever. So, she waited fo
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An Unroyal Alliance 81.
Dimitri entered the house and was immediately greeted with the smell of curry and gravy. His family were already seated at the table, passing their plates around. He greeted them with a smile.“Morning everyone.”“Morning.”They all resounded. Vienna patted the chair by her side.“Sit with me.”“As you wish.”
An Unroyal Alliance 82.
Ayesha smiled at one of her colleagues as she arranged the stools in the room, prepping for the morning class. Three weeks had passed, and she had gratefully gotten the job at the pottery store, so she was filling her time with work while she tried to settle back into a quiet life. There were still a few interested eyes lurking here and there. She could see them when she left the apartment, but they were dwindling. On the bright sight, no more magazines posted about their relationship, and it all fizzled after some time. She wondered if Dimitri had something to do with it or if people just got bored and decided to face their business.Maybe since they stopped meeting, there was nothing spicy to report to the ton, she thought with a scoff.Aside from the news, there was no indication that he
An Unroyal Alliance 83.
“Morning!”“Morning!” Dimitri waved as he jogged past the older man walking his dog. With only a few minutes left on the trail, he picked up speed, pumping his legs faster and faster until he sped out of the canopy of forests and into the morning sun. He closed his eyes, planting his hands on his waist as he tried to catch his breath. The sun’s heat was bearable, even pleasant in the morning. After his quick rest, he pulled his headphones down to his shoulders and began walking to where he parked his car. He looked towards the water and stopped in his tracks. Ayesha sat on the ground with a blanket beneath her and a lunch box propped at her side. Her sneakers were off, neatly arranged to the side. Her socks stuck out of them. She sat with her hands braced behind her, keeping her upright as she watched the lake. He hadn’t seen in a while. He knew she didn’t want to speak to him yet, so he remained there even though he felt compelled to go to her. He missed her desperately, but he d
An Unroyal Alliance 84.
Ayesha was restocking the shelves when she heard the bell at the door. She didn’t turn around to acknowledge the customer. Florence was at the registry so she could face her work, knowing that her colleague had eyes on the customer and the cameras around the store. “Daniela here?”She nearly dropped the cup she held at the sound of his voice, barely managing to catch it before it slipped too far. He kept speaking, probably unaware that she was there. She didn’t know if he remembered how much she hoped to get the job. Florence knew, though. She, like the others, knew about their relationship.“I’d go get her for you.” Florence half laughed and sped away. “Take…your time,” Dimitri muttered. Ayesha couldn’t even find it in her to turn around. She was hidden behind the shelves for now. She had managed to set the cup down without making a sound. She wanted to remain crouched down and out of sight. But she felt her body straighten against her will. Desire stopped her from hiding in her s
An Unroyal Alliance 1.
Under the scorching heat, Ayesha stood beneath the umbrella of one of the stalls inside the marketplace. She examined the oranges, squeezing them to check if they were ripe enough and filled with water. She missed having a cold glass of freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning."That would be 10 pounds." The store owner spoke while packing the fruits she selected away."Thanks."She walked to the parking lot, hoisting one bag over her shoulder as she held the other against her hip. She had spent the entire afternoon shopping for groceries for her new apartment. After moving in the day before, there was nothing more than the bare necessities in the fridge. Water, butter and some eggs.The apartment needed to feel more like home. The fridge needed fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, onions, and garlic. She had gotten enough for the day. It was a start. Now, the fridge would look vibrant and alive. Maybe later in the evening, she'd find a store to buy nicknacks to decorate the shelves an
An Unroyal Alliance 2.
Dimitri walked into his parents’ mansion. He stripped out of his jacket and handed it to the maid who stood by the door. When she offered to inform his mom that he had arrived, he promptly stopped her. His flight had landed in Watford the previous night. After an eight-hour flight, he opted to sleep in a hotel for the night. As soon as he woke up, he prepared everything he needed and left for the family home. He had been away for seven years. It was not his intention to be away that long. One thing led to another, and he got too busy for his usual travels home. A lot had changed since the last time he visited. It didn’t surprise him much. His mother liked to remodel the house, once in a while. This time, she didn't only change the furniture but also the paint. Their mansion used to be red. It was blue now. The glasses for the windows were no longer plain but etched with flowery patterns. Fracturing the lights that broke through and giving off colour in a few places. Dimitri raised
An Unroyal Alliance 3.
Dimitri steered the car into the driveway of the apartment complex. It was still early in the evening. After a whole day had passed, he made some time to drive out and return Ayesha's bag to her. He had looked into it to find a way to identify her and was lucky enough to find her ID. Dimitri was sure it would make finding her easier. He parked in a decent spot. He got down from the car, holding her bag at his side. “Good evening.” He greeted the man at the desk. “I am looking for someone who lives in this building. Ayesha Hansley. Average height, shoulder-length dark hair, tanned, has an accent. I believe she shares the apartment with someone.” He searched for the details on his computer. “Yes, she is a resident here. Are you family?” “No. We met sometime back, but she left some personal items with me. I want to return them to her.” “Can I see some ID, please?” Dimitri reached into his pocket to dig out his wallet. He handed over his driver's license. “Alright. I’ll call and see
An Unroyal Alliance 4.
The water was cold, and her teeth chattered violently while she tried to swim to a safe place. Blood leaked out of her arm into the surrounding water. Her body couldn't take it anymore, but she needed to survive. She couldn't see anyone else in the water. Hopefully, no one followed her in. But she couldn't be sure of that. She swam and swam until strength left her. Her muscles grew sore, the pain in her arm became unsupportable, and the blood loss made her faint. The sky grew darker, and soon she couldn't move anymore. Her body sunk beneath the surface, and the weight of the bag pulled her under. Ayesha woke up from her nightmare to the sound of Joseph bustling around the apartment. Her eyes searched for the clock. When she got out of bed, she walked out of her dark room and into the lit living room."Joseph, what are you doing?""Did you forget? I am working a party tonight. The one I told you about, in the big house up in High Elm Lane?""Right. Sorry, my sleepy brain isn't cooper
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