SCARLETT'S POV
I nod in agreement as I tap my chin thoughtfully with my index finger while I listened to Sky go on and on about the places we would be touring during our stay in the city. She was reading from her phone over the list we've made from our inquiries about the city before we left home. We arrived Birmingham's airport few minutes ago after a few hours flight from Australia, Canberra's airport. Upon our arrival, the private uber we ordered was already waiting and without hesitation we hopped in and let him drive us through the streets of the beautiful city, to our already booked rotunda hotel. 'We'll also check out the famous birmingham canal, heard so much about it. I definitely can't afford to miss this opportunity of seeing it with my own eyes.' She said excitedly and I chuckled softly. 'You won't Sky, that's why we made a list. Besides, we've got a lot of time and money to check out every part of this city if we want to.' I said and she nodded quickly in agreement. 'That's true sugar. I also heard the famous billionaire company, JP's Enterprise has it's headquarters here in Birmingham. I'd be so thrilled to check it out.' She gushed with wide eyes, now chewing on the lollipop she was initially licking when we alighted the plane. 'Breathe Sky,' I smiled at her before casting my eyes out the window.I hope this tour leaves no room for regrets for us but is one that'll be filled with pleasant memories. 'Can't wait to visit the museum, the art galleries and even the renowned symphony hall. This tour's so gonna be lit.' I said and Sky immediately agreed.Even though we've been planning this trip since our graduation from college last summer, we always get excited when we talk about it or the places we can't wait to tour.For Skylar and I, nothing else mattered more than being with the people we love and care about while living our dreams. And that's how it's gonna continue because I'm never letting anyone get in the way of our friendship or happiness.******* 'We're here, Miss.'My eyes snapped open on hearing the driver's words.Sky and I had fallen asleep some minutes ago during the ride, with her head on my shoulder and mine on her head. 'Wake up Sky, we've arrived.' I nudged her slightly. 'Oh dear, when did I fall asleep?' She yawned and stretched. I smiled and opened the car door, stepping out immediately.The middle-aged driver was already removing our luggage from the boot while I look around our surrounding. The hotel was a massive rotunda with over 20 stories, each having a balcony. It stood tall over several other buildings around. 'Oh my gosh! THISSS IS beautiful!' Sky gushed beside me. 'I agree Sky,' I smiled noddingly. 'Now girl can't wait to explore our personal suite.' I grinned, turning around to the driver as he took the last luggage out. 'Thank you, Mr Mills. I'm guessing we'll see you around.' I said to him with a small smile. 'You're welcome Miss, we're always at your service.' He smiled. 'Do have a wonderful stay during your tour in this humbled city.'Sky and I smiled over his words and bade him farewell. Soon his car drove out the parking lot of the hotel and I turned to Sky. 'You ready?' I said with a knowing grin. 'Let's deal, baby.' She smirked. We walked into the building, pulling our luggage with us and soon made the way to the closest elevator after dealing with the necessary formalities at the front desk. Soon, we stepped in the elevator and let it take us to the 15th floor where our room's located. Sky kept grinning from ear to ear after seeing some goodlooking fellas at the reception. I can already predict her next action. You should know she's one crazy girl... The elevator door opened at the 10th floor and a young woman decked in expensive jewelries walked in, her black suede platform stiletto clicking as she walked. She was dressed in a black silk sleeveless Gucci-logo plaque knee-length dress, and her ringed fingers held unto a grey prada clutch. Her brunette hair, was held up in a low bun. Her right wrist was decorated with the latest armani wristwatch and a pretty diamond bracelet. She didn't walk in alone, about four intimidating looking bodyguards escorted her. Her strong but pleasant perfume made it obvious she uses the famous tom ford brand. Everything about her screamed wealth _excess wealth. Plus, she's undeniably pretty.She looked the perfect definition of a billionaire daughter...It only took me a few seconds to notice everything she had on. I felt Skylar nudged me slightly and I pursed my lips, knowing she wanted badly to say something. Thankfully, some seconds later, the elevator arrived at the 15th floor and Sky and I walked out quickly.Finally outside, we both stared wide eyed at each other. 'Now who the heck was that?' I gasped. 'Scarlette I've gotta be dreaming right? I didn't just...we didn't just met UK's famous billionaire daughter right?' 'You know her?!' I raised a brow questioningly. 'C'mon Scarlett, you don't know the only daughter of the billionaire company? She's the only daughter of the Chairman of JP's Enterprise.' Sky explained.I mouthed an 'Oh' as a clear understanding of her appearance sank in. 'I mean, thanks to Cole I've heard alot about her and seen a lot of her photos but boy, never expected to ever see her in person.' Sky said, a bewildered expression on her face. 'Is she that great?' I asked, casting a glance towards the elevator. 'What?!' Sky gasped dramatically. 'That's Imogen we're talking about. She's pretty and hot as f**k as Cole would always say, the idiot is badly crushing on her. Have you seen his room? No let's rephrase that. Have you seen her brother? Girl, boy is f**king hot!' 'Really?! Tell me about it!' I said, feigning interest as we begin to walk down the hallway, in the direction our suite was located. Sky immediately began to talk about this dude or that dude. I honestly don't care but because she's Sky, I had to play along. '...his I*******m followers...'She suddenly paused, I looked sideways at her wondering why she suddenly stopped talking only to see her looking so dazed. 'Sky?' I called. She didn't look at me, that's when I followed her gaze and.... 'OMG!!!' I gasped and my mouth remained hung agape.SCARLETT'S POV I blink severally to ascertain I wasn't dreaming as I beheld the scene before my eyes. Walking down the hallway in the opposite direction was a gorgeous, breathtaking asian hunk. He was tall with a mass of jet black hair, his lips were red and his eyes, gosh! those eyes were the sexiest I've ever seen, his thick yet long lashes conceal his berg chocolate eyes. His legs were long and his hands were in his jean pockets as he walked. His unbuttoned shirt revealed his well defined abs, his perfectly proportioned muscles and his veins popping out close to his groin. He's the perfect definition of manliness in every aspect...I literally found myself swallowing. Jeez! I don't know him but for the first time in a long while, a male is having such effect on me.Sky was so lost in her ogling trance while she clinged unto my bicep. Jeez! This is so not me. This is Sky's thing!I was screaming at myself mentally to get a grip. The dude walked past, not sparing us a glance and
NARRATIVE Amie paced to and fro the grand and spacious living room, her anxiety almost eating her up. Today's the day she's anticipated for a long time but also the day in which her world might crumble or get in a better shape. She walked to the high shelf and stared skeptically at it for a while before finally making up her mind. She removed some books and pressed a secret button behind it, the shelf slowly gave way to reveal an office like room, hidden and kept from everyone else other than herself. She knew she couldn't stall time again as the year had come that she must fulfill an old promise to a friend.SCARLETT 'C'mon Sky, that's the 100th time already!' I sighed. 'You can just edit this ones you know.' I cried in exhaustion. 'Oh puhleasee, just one more shot sugar, I promise.' She said as she striked a pose for the umpteenth time. 'You know what they say with the unawares right? Just keep taking the shots, this one might come out really strong.' She added.This
NARRATIVE It took some seconds for the woman to register what she was seeing. Standing few meters away staring at the crowd of people in confusion, was the replica of the late Paige Grey. Her long black hair flying in the wind, her silver grey eyes were squinted and her thin naturally elevated brows were raised in surprise. Not forgetting her almond shaped eyes or her red plump lips or her prominent chin and well defined jawline. Everything about her, screamed Paige Grey! Even her Dolce & Gabbana flora print summer dress was similar to one of Paige's summer dress. It wasn't up to a minute before the entire crowd had noticed her and some courageous ones had began walking towards her while the local camera men that had accompanied the women to take shots of the event, all turned their attention to her as their camera's clicked and filmed. Some onlookers had gathered and they weren't left out in the frenzied moment as they turned on their phone cameras and began to take pictur
SCARLETT'S POV 'Scarlett, what's going on?' Sky nudged me fearfully as the stranger drive us to an unknown location with his car. I was too lost to remember how I got inside the car of a complete stranger and Sky was too fidgety to think straight.I look sideways at her and pressed her fingers against mine. 'Look Sky, I don't know either but I believe everything would be fine.' She raised her teary eyes to mine and I nodded smilingly at her. 'You think so?' She asked holding my hands in hers. 'I believe so.' I said firmly.I really want to believe all this isn't real. I just want to open my eyes and find myself in my room with Skylar, gossiping about the latest events in town. I just want to wake from this unimaginable reality and laugh over the silly dream I'd just had. 'You promised sugar, everything have to be fine!' She leaned her head on my shoulder and tears cloud my eyes that instant as that familiar feeling surged inside me again, screaming disagreement to my fe
HARRIET 'NO, NO!! NO!!!!' She screamed as her body fell down the cliff...uhm, bed. Bed??Her eyes snapped open and she looked around her, feeling immediately relieved to find herself in her room and on the floor. She would rather be on the floor a million times than be thrown down a mysterious cliff.Struggling for breath, she crawled desperately to her bed, searching for a secret lock at the side of the mahogany in search of her drugs.It was a tough battle before she was finally able to access the lock, opened it and shakily retrieved the drug.She removed the lid and hurriedly forced several pills down her throat, collapsing back on the floor afterwards. Moments after she became better, she helped herself up and returned the drug to it's initial position. She sat up on her bed and pushed her hair back in frustration. Tears ran down her cheeks as she recounted her near death experience. It's been twenty two years since then. Why wouldn't Paige's soul rest and let her be alread
NARRATIVE In the business area of Birmingham's city, stood the sixty floors headquarters of JP's Enterprise. The building stood tall amidst several huge industries and companies. Each floor was occupied by employees in various departments of the company. However, there was a secret underground office that runs the private investigations of the chairman. Only few knew of its existence. In there, Finley stood with his arms crossed, giving out orders to the expert hackers and programmers specifically hired by the chairman for business purpose. 'Make sure you find her. Keep typing, tracking, scanning, hacking or doing whatever you have to do. Just make sure you give me a location in the next five minutes.' He said as he began walking about the big room, his hands now folded at his back. He ran his blue eyes over each of the 50 hackers and their computers, dropping some comments when necessary. It wasn't even two minutes later when the only female hacker amongst them, calle
AIMEE'S POV 'Yes, Scarlett. You're the daughter of Paige and Jamie Grey of JP's Enterprise.' I announced and the girls, particularly Skylar jumped out of her seat while Scarlett laughed dramatically. 'Sorry? What did you say? My sugarplum is the daughter of Chairman Grey?! I'm sorry Aunt Aimee but isn't that so absurd to believe?!' Skylar said with her hands on her waist. 'I understand it's hard to believe but if you girls would just hear me out, everything will be made clear.' I said and she sat down back. 'Can't we continue this some other time? I don't think I can deal with anymore revelations.' Scarlett said and my heart went out to her that moment. My poor baby girl... 'I'd have love to do that too baby, but we can't delay any longer. Your mom's death anniversary is in a few days and your father would want you to be home before then.' I sighed. 'You mean, the dead woman on that banner at the canal is truly my mother?' She asked with widen eyes. I nodded. 'What
SCARLETT'S POV I could feel the reflection of the morning sun, cascading from the open window down my face. My lashes fluttered continuously but I wasn't willing to open my eyes to the reality I'm yet to submit to. Everything still felt like a dream and I wanted it to be but every other morning I woke up since the big reveal, made me realize that I have to give up my dreams and live in my reality. It was a tough decision even though, I've been preparing for this subconsciously for a while now. My birth mom already paved the way, all I need to do was follow. But I'm so scared! I don't know how this new life would treat me. I'm worried as it seems I'll be alone in it. Mom and Sky would return and I'll be alone. How was I supposed to cope in a house with the woman who killed my mother? Without any form of defense, no skills whatsoever? I felt breathe on my skin and I finally let my eyes open. I turn around that moment and I almost had a heart attack. 'Jeez! Sky, what the