I was about to stab myself with the knife when a message popped on my phone. I stared at the message to see it was sent by an anonymous, with only four words content:
"You are a diamond."The knife subconsciously fell from my hand.
"I’m diamond..." I muttered as well and fell to the ground.But who was the sender?
My stomach rumbled, and I groaned."I can’t possibly think when my stomach is still growling," I thought. The kitchen door opened, and Pinky entered."Oh, bestie!" She muttered. "I went out to get some foodstuffs as you were fast asleep, and I didn’t want to disturb you," she said."I should prepare breakfast; you must be hungry." She added. I lazily stood up, and that was when she noticed the knife on the floor."Careless me. I might have left it when I hurried out," she uttered as she picked it up.
I said nothing. I grabbed my phone and left.- - - - -
A month later- - - - -I was home all alone. Pinky left earlier, saying she has a meeting with her dad.
Pinky is a billionaire CEO’s daughter, but she chose not to depend on her parent' wealth and just build her world.She had dropped off her card for me to buy lunch since she didn’t cook. I couldn’t believe I still had a friend to rely on.She left without a trace two years ago. I thought I had lost a friend, but she surfaced and helped me just when I needed it most.Ever since I rescued her in school, I guessed she took it upon herself to look after me.I bit my lip as I unclad myself and found my way to the bathroom.I returned with a towel around my body. I went to Pinky’s small closet and started rummaging through it for clothes to wear.I chose a grey gown and put it on. It reached my mid-thighs. I took one of her low, flat black shoes and put it on. I combed my long brunette hair and looked in the mirror. My eyes weren’t red anymore, but they still looked like I was going through hell. I sighed, put some powder on my face, and put a little pigment of the lip into my lips.I stared at the mirror, and I look a bit okay now. I sighed again and grabbed a bag before leaving.My feet stumbled on the floor as I kept walking. My gaze never left the floor. I was nervous and oblivious to where I was going as well.I didn’t notice the old Jeep that was already close to me."Argh!!!" I screamed out the next minute. The Jeep came to a halt just when it was about to hit me.The driver alighted from the car and was surprised to see it was me. Wait a minute. Did he know me?- - - - -The wind kept blowing. And our hair cascaded along with it, and it felt surreal how calm the situation was now. He was gaping at my bottled green eyes. I gazed back at his hazelnut-brown eyes.
The man right in front of me was a demi-god. He looks like some sort of good-looking devil. like those I read in books.Over his head was his black hair gelled straight to the left side with some strands sticking out of it in perfect ringlets. The strands fell dos into an exceptionally rounded profile that's smooth and beautifully carved. A socket, housing enticing muddy-color orbs that have such cute lashes flapping over them.His nose was another piece of perfection, inches away from his heart-shaped pink lips.Lining on both sides of his profile was a thin beard that ran down the surface of his chin, colliding at his jaw area. The scruffy pieces of hair moved up from his jaw, around his mouth, and beneath his nose as a thinly lined mustache that suits his manly look. This all accounts for his flawless, handsome, and breathtaking face.My eyes crawled over to his broad shoulders and chest, which clashed with a white ruffled shirt that wasn’t fully buttoned and left his upper trunk slightly visible.
From where I sat, she could catch sight of how fit he is, from his thick arms to his large torso muscles against the shirt he wore.
Gosh! This man here is every lady’s dream. He looks like a Greek god, literally. I could tell that not only his face was godly, but his body was more than that.
I immediately looked away, but like a compelled being, my eyes came back, returning to look at him. His eyes never left mine either, and it seems we were engaging in a staring competition.
There was silence between us. We could be seen in one of the most expensive restaurants in the city.
He took me here as his 'treat' for almost hitting me with his Jeep.Gazing at him, I can tell how wealthy he looks. His aura smelled of power and money. He's already ordered food, but none of us seems to be interested in the food.
My stomach rumbled for the umpteenth time. I groaned and slowly took the glass of red wine and sipped from it.The wind blew again and, "Let’s get married," he said, and I choked on the drink. I coughed, clutching onto my chest.I stared at this man. He’s too good-looking to be a psycho."Let’s get married. I’ve searched everywhere for you, diamond." He repeated, and my eyebrows knitted.How the hell did this stranger know my name? Who is he?"Hmm," I thought. His face was still expressionless. He knows I look troubled. I had millions of questions buzzing inside my head."You don't belong to high society; you’re ordinary. You’re not royalty; they say" he muttered, and I was forced to look at him. I coerced a smile. I'm not going to argue, nor am I going to fight. He’s right. I’m just ordinary. The daughter of a prostitute"But there's one thing they all seem to forget: A diamond is just like an ordinary stone; it just needs a polisher to gloss it and tell its worth."He said this, leaning his back slightly on his seat. My eyes were delighted. No one has said these words to me.I felt the urge for him to hug me and console me. Who was he? How come he knows me too well?"Life couldn't have treated you any better. Just by giving you the name Diamond, I knew for sure you weren’t going to end soon.You’re a diamond. You just need the lucky one to shine you into effulgence. That lucky one is right beside you," he said, and my eyes twitched.
'Do I need a burnish? Am I going to get one to get back at those who have stabbed me in the back?' I thought looking confused.
"let's make a deal and I will grant you all the power you need for your revenge." His words were calm, but they sent shivers down my spine."But what makes you think I’ll agree to this?" I asked, my voice a bit lower than expected. Was this Greek god affecting me?"You look smarter than I expected," he said, finally taking his glass of red wine.He gulped it all in one go before facing me again."I don’t have a habit of making deals that will only benefit myself, you know," he smirked.
"We both know you need my help. You’re just the exact woman I need. We are strong, fearless, and we both desire one thing: revenge," he said, ememphasizinghe the word 'revenge'.I was lost in thought. Is this right?Did I need to make a deal with this man just to get my revenge?"What did you think?" His hoarse voice asked, and I jolted from my trance. I was a little nervous as I stared at him again, but it faded as I concluded my response."Alright then, what's the deal?" I asked.Diamond POV The car halted in front of pinky’s apartment. I sigh and turned to look at him. “Thank you!” That’s all I could mutter. I bite on my lower lip as I play with my fingers. “You don’t have to thank me. We both needs each other help” He said and I nodded. He was right. We both needed each other. “I should get going now” “Great. I will come pick you up tomorrow. We’ll be meeting with my family!” He said and my eyes widened. “Y…your family?” I stuttered. Of course I was surprised. We just made a deal. “I don’t have time” He said subconsciously reading my thoughts. “Mmm” I muttered. Do I really have a say? “Fine” That was my respond as I pushed the passenger door opened. “Have a peaceful night” He said. I hummed a respond and came down completely. I watched him drive out before turning to leave. My body froze at who I saw. I couldn’t move as my body went numb. “Diamond!” He called as he frantically walked up to me. My chest tightened mere seeing hi
RICARDO POV The sprawling O'Brien’s estate was a maze of hallways and rooms, adorned with vibrant flowers in every shade. I made my way down the endless corridor, lost in my thoughts and worries. I finally reached the small villa where Grand father was recuperating, nestled behind the lush garden. The peaceful surroundings were bathed in warm sunlight, a sharp contrast to the chaos in my mind. My face was drained of color, my eyes filled with anger. Grandfather O’Brien was known to be cruel and merciless, with power and connections that reached far and wide, even among the police and gangs. Those who dared to cross him often met with a grisly fate. “Sir, Cardo is here" I was jolted back to reality by the servant's voice. I breathed deeply, and took a harsh step inside. A group of doctors encircled Grandfather on the huge bed as i approached. After the examination, the attending doctor sighed and said, "Although Mr. O’Brien has regained consciousness, the accident has t
DIAMOND POVI opened my eyes slowly and groaned. I was rewarded with a sharp headache which cause me to hold my head up. Gosh! Can’t believe I cried to bed without eating. All because of that motherfucker. He still have effect on me. I hissed and cursed at same time. “Gosh! My head hurt….” I cried out. I stood up and noticed it was dark already. “Pinky!” I called out but there was no respond. “Pink…” I uttered again but i got no reply. “Httf….” I mumbled under my breathe. She might have gone out. I dragged myself to the kitchen and took a cup of water. I gulped it down my throat and heaved sadly. I went back to my room and grabbed my phone. I went to Pinky’s Closet and took one of her black hoodie. My legs carried me out of the house. I had no idea where I was going.I was bone-weary, for life instead. My body was looking for warmth.I wanted Max’s hug and Mom's chicken pot pie.But I know I will get none. Max is happily married to someone else now and mom is actually not my
When did he sit down?'Here.' He handed me the cigarette.'I don't smoke.' My voice was scratchy.'Because smoking kills? But you're going to die anyway. Why not give it a try?'This man's voice was just as low, but it had a kind of musical cadence to it, unlike to mom’s didactic one.It was mellifluous and smooth, like aged wine.The cap hid most of his face. I could see his chin and his lips, which were thin and curved into a lazy smile. They kind of reminded me of Adam Levine's famous lips.I pondered what he said and decided that he was right.YOLO, right?So I took the cigarette with two fingers like I saw men do in movies.I stuck the filter into my mouth.I took a drag. And I coughed immediately.The nicotine had smelled pleasant enough when it was at a distance. But the chemical was aggressive.It went straight through my mouth, shot down my throat and attacked my lungs.My eyes watered. I coughed so hard that my entire body shook.'Whoa, don't lean forward.' He clasped my wri
Diamond POVI sat in the car with…..Goddess. I can’t believe I don’t even know his name. I’m getting married to a man I don’t even know. “You’re absolutely crazy Diamond!” My subconscious mind said and i sighed slowly. Getting betrayed at cause one in doing crazy stuff. He had came as promised. Pinky was surprised to see that a guy came to pick me up. Yeah! I didn’t get the chance to tell her yesterday since Max appeared from no where. I literally cried to bed. I couldn’t believe I’m still hurt by him but I promised to get over so soon. The car halted. Today he was in his sun glasses thou. We came down together and people filled their eyes by staring at us. He ignored their looks as he stepped inside the office and so did i. We went to the judge, she was a strict looking woman, anyone would fear her at first glance but absolutely not this man beside me.He looks fearless. She looked at me for a while before looking at him."And if I may ask, why are the both of you here?" Sh
I still couldn't believe my eyes as the door went open leading us to the main room. A mansion was an understatement, it should be called a villa instead.What am I even saying?Of course, this is a villa."You should try to close your mouth so flies won't penetrate inside" Cardo’s voice rang in my ears and my mouth went shut immediately.I took my hands from his and gave him a slight glare but as usual, his face was blank."Where's grandpa?" He asked a maid."In his study room sir" the maid replied and he nodded before looking at me again.“I can’t believe the old man just recovered and he’s back to work so soon” he lamented. A smile crept at the corner of my lips at his level of childishness. It was quite funny. "Come with me" he said and began walking away.'Must he always sound so bosy?' I mumbled inwardly as i followed him.The both of us were finally out of sight but I could see the maid from earlier, from the corner of my eyes still peeping. I guessed should was wondering who
THE O’BRIEN’SThe last name O’Brien was a really popular name in Mexico. The name alone has different billion dollar fashion designing companies and brands re-presented under it and it's controlled by an old man in his 70's.Old man O’Brien was what everyone calls him. He was among one of the top five richest man world wide and his children takes after him.Speaking of children, the old man has two. A boy and a girl and together, they gave him four grand children.His first son was named Dickson O’Brien, who has a son named Ricardo that's about 26 of age.Dickson also have a daughter named Valerie ( 22 of age ). She’s a model and lastly a wife named named Emily.Old man O’Brien second daughter was named Linda who has two sons named Rocky who was 25 of age, following Ricardo from behind and another son named Edna who was 18 of age. He behaves likely a girl and that’s why he’s named Edna.Their father are late so they grew up under Grandpa O’Brien care.These are the biggest names in Me
DIAMOND'S POV.I waited for almost thirty minutes before Ricardo arrived. He was the only in the car this time. " Get in!" He said, more like ordered.I was still troubled by the stunt Max pulled and I had no extra time to waste in. I opened the car door with ease this time around, seems like I'm getting the hang of this car. He kicked the engine back to life and drove." Why did you take long?" I asked him when we had driven far." I'm a busy man, Diamond." He said coldly." Where is Derek?"" Should I rather drop you and ask him to come pick you up?" He snapped." It's okay. I thought you don't go anywhere without him." I kept quiet after saying that, I didn't want to irritate him any further. He always had this aura around him, I can't simply place my fingers around it.The next time I spoke again was when I saw him taking a different direction." Where are we going? ""We have to do something about your hair and nails." He said plainly.' I had even forgotten about that yet he noti