Annalise's POV."Yes Naana, like what the fuck is going on? I had left the hospital thinking that you have an important announcement to make and you... Gosh! C'mon, this is just insane!" Another yelled and I subconsciously took some steps backward, I just wanna run home as fast as my legs could carry me right now.Seeing all these reminds me of my ex-husband's home, the way I was treated there was the same way I'm being downgraded here. It seems like everyone is out to get me in this world. "Will you all shut up!" Grandma snapped and I flinched due to the gravity of her command.Grandmas are sweet... Yeah but why does this one sound like those action grannies in Chinese movies?"I'm so sorry, mothers-in-law, the kids are just lost. You know how the workload at the hospital is tight, they're all just wondering why you would call them home urgently." A young woman expressed calmly and my eyes squinted, I don't know but I felt like she was faking her apologies."Whatever..." Grandma mut
Although the house, no, the mansion was so big that I was sure that twenty people could live in there, no one would notice because of how spacious and large it was. Yet, I was suffocating like I was in a closed place. Can I really remain here? Can I live with them?I stood in the middle of the room one of the maids took me to, I kept staring at the large place, it was so big, bigger than I and Benson's room. This was my father's house, so it was my house as well, but was it really my house? From what happened back there downstairs, I could tell that they weren't interested in wanting to know me or have anything to do with me. Was that why Mother didn't want me to come with Father in the first place?"Ma'am, would you need anything else?" The voice of the maid pulled me out of my reverie. I blinked and smiled at her, "No, that would be all. Thank you very much," She made a small bow before leaving the room, I watched her keenly as she walked away. I didn't even know why I was star
The sound of the door woke me up, I heard a call from outside, "Hello ma'am, it's morning. You need to wake up," I yawned before struggling to get up from the bed. This bed is just so soft and comfy, I don't want to wake up or get up, I just want to be here all day! "I'm up, I'm up," I said as I yawned.I had slept all through, even when the maids came to call me for dinner, I had refused to get up. I don't know if it was because of the long trip to the house or if it was because of how soft the bed was but I slept off and didn't go down for dinner last night"Ma'am, you're late for your ball," the maid's words made me jump from the bed. My eyes scanned the room for the wall clock and when I saw the time, I almost cried. It was 9 am! Why did I sleep till this time?!? I rushed towards the door and opened the door for the now impatient maid, "I'm really sorry," I apologized to the maid who instead bowed her head, apologizing as well. We ended up apologizing to each other. "I'll go
Annalise's POV. "Come, love, we need to get you ready for your ball, you have no idea how excited I am right now, your coming is just something that has brought immense joy into my life." Grandma proclaimed immediately she saw me heading down the stairs and despite the anxiety bubbling inside my every cell, I smiled seeing that glow on her face. I was still worried about something no one seemed to be bothered about, especially my grandma and my father, they were both so focused on the ball and everything that they were not considering my worries. What if I am not truly the gifted one? What if everything that happened was just a big coincidence? Would my father still accept me if it turns out that I am not gifted? Those questions whirled in my mind and the way everything was happening so fast was giving me a good reason to escape from all these and meditate. "Girl, seriously, don't you have any other clothes apart from the rag you're wearing?" One of the women standing beside my
Annalise's POV. Elsa's hoots made me flinch, the ridicule she hurled at me didn't even bother me, she'd always trash-talk me at any given opportunity, so today wasn't an exception. Elsa was a medical student before she decided to go into the fashion world after graduation. I don't know but the girl had always loathed me, rumors had it that I took something that belonged to her, and up to date, I had no idea what that was. She's the daughter of a wealthy lineage in the country and I don't know what a girl from my background would take away from her to make her so sore. "Calm down Elsa, you don't have to create a scene whenever we meet," I said, trying to appease her but that only seemed to enrage her because the next thing she did surprised me. *Pak!* She slapped me so hard that my left cheek burned due to the intensity of the slap. "What the hell?!" I let out a yell and gave her an incensed look."What's wrong with you Elsa? What in the name of God was that?!" I flared, my eyes
Annalise's POV. 'See you at the ball, Cara Mia,' Those words he mused at the fashion shop still rang in my ears like a broken record. Anytime it does, my body shivers in delight. Who was that man that I had healed? Why does he sound so….powerful?Why does everyone here look powerful?My eyes only tore from the door he had walked through when Grandmother came into the fashion shop. When I thought I had picked a very expensive gown, Grandma made me realize that we could buy the entire fashion shop and not still get broke. She has made me try a lot of gowns just to pick the perfect one for the ball. Ella was quick to run away after the man left, I was sure she would have been shocked out of her soul if she had seen who had followed me to the fashion store. Finally, Grandma was able to settle for the 'One'. An emerald green gown that slightly turned black at the bottom. It was an off-shoulder flowing gown. My eyes twinkled at the very sight of it and Grandma called it, 'The One'. Thi
I was standing in the midst of so many people. I had never been this exposed in my entire life. Although the mask had covered my face, I wasn't sure anyone would see me and recognize me, I was still feeling very self-conscious. Grandma had left my side to say Hello to her friends and I could see my father from where I stood with a glass of drink in my hand. He was speaking to some people as well. From the corner of my eyes, I could see familiar faces, like my step-siblings and stepmom. The thing was, they had walked passed me more than three times, yet they couldn't recognize me. Thank God for the face mask.The hall was so big and there were cameras everywhere. Father must have spent a lot to organize such a party in a short period of time. Not only that, the hall was full one would think that invitation had been sent weeks back. Everyone stood with a glass of wine in their hand as they spoke to another person. Everyone was dressed nicely and expensive, with one glance, one would
"Here you are," I turned to see the man whom my heart could not stop thinking about all day. I swear, this man is a lifesaver. He comes always at the right and perfect time. A sweet smile formed on my lips as I called, "Liam,"Without waiting for anyone to speak, I was quick to take his hand and walk away from where Benson and Lara stood. I didn't care if they wanted to speak to each other but Liam was my escape out of there. When we got to a safe distance away, I looked from my shoulders to see that the pests weren't following and I released breaths. I smiled at him and said, "Thank you," He didn't know why I was thanking him but he nodded. Under the light, I scanned him from top to bottom. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a green pocket square in his suit making me narrow my eyes at it. Did he plan to wear something similar color to what I was wearing? Grandma had picked my gown for me and Liam had long left the fashion store so how did he… Or did Grandma call him to let