Ready for a enemy-to-lover story that’s going to pull at your heartstrings and keep you on the edge of your seat? Let me introduce you to Tricia, a young girl who’s had more than her fair share of hardship. After losing her parents, she’s been stuck with a cruel stepmom and a nasty stepsister. Ah, life can be pretty rough sometimes, can’t it? Tricia knows this all too well. Somehow she bumps into Dominic, the second richest businessman in the country. Dominic isn’t your typical knight in shining armor—he’s cold-hearted and a bit of a sadist. What happens when these two worlds collide? Let’s find out!
Tricia (Strong Lady) – Enemies To Lovers Story
Tricia is a young girl who has suffered in the hands of her step mom and step sister after the death of her parents. She was to be sold by her step mom but escaped, and that was when she met Dominic. Dominic is the second richest business man in the country, he is a sadist and he is cold hearted.
These characters might be fictional, but their struggles and triumphs? Totally relatable. We all face tough times and meet people who challenge us in unexpected ways. It’s like, I wanted to say, “Hey, even when things look bleak, there’s always hope.” And let’s be real, I love hearing your reactions—your gasps, your cheers, and even your frustrations. It means you’re as invested in the story as I am.
So, What made Dominic so cold hearted ? Who changed him ? Read and find out.
Chapter 1
- * Tricia’s pov. * *
Tricia !!! Would you get your lazy ass down here, sleepy head ?
Arrrrgh !! That’s step mom Helen, always disturbing me from my beautiful sleep while she leaves Lucia to enjoy hers.
My name is Logan Tricia. I am nineteen years old, finished high school a year ago. Mom left me when i was five years old, well that’s what dad told me before he too left me a year and six months ago. Anytime i think about it, tears well up in my eyes. They left me in this wicked world with step mom Helen and step sister, Lucia. That’s enough about myself, as time goes on u will know more about me.
Tricia !!! she yelled again. Arrrgh life sucks. I walked up to her in the sitting room. Would i always be the one to wake you up to make my morning coffee for me ? she shouted. No ma, i said and rushed to the kitchen. I made the coffee and gave it to her and i went to Lucia’s room to give her hers. Immediately i dropped it on the table, a slap landed on my cheeks. “I’m sorry, good morning” i said when i realised i have not greet her this morning. A tear dropped from my eyes as i ran out of the room.
Yes! step mom Helen said i should respect her even though i am a year older than her. I did the house chores and prepared breakfast, then go dressed for work.
Yes! I am going to the supermarket, i am a sales girl and my salaries goes to step mom Helen who always maltreat me while Lucia stays at home doing nothing or useless things with her stupid friends. Step mom said Lucia will soon go to college. But she told me that she can’t spend money on another woman’s child, so i am not going to college….
Chapter 2
- * TRICIA’S POV *
When i got to the super market, i smiled when i saw Fiona. She’s my best friend and the one that makes me smile.
Hey girl, she greeted. Hi, i replied. There was a lot of customers today and we closed a bit late after which i went home.
- * HELEN’S POV. *
I really need money now because my small scale business is going down and my daughter ( Lucia ) needs to go to college. Just then, an idea struck me. I remembered my best friend Tonia, who told me some weeks ago that some rich guys needed someone to buy who will serve them. A female precisely.
I think i need to sell Tricia out after all she is kinda useless. Besides the money she gets as sales girl is not even enough for our feeding.
Yes ! That’s the best solution i can think of right now. But i think i need to inform Lucia.
Lucia !!! i called. Yes mom, she answered. I discussed the issue with her and she agreed immediately.
I know Lucia hates Tricia a lot so there is no need convincing her. All i need to do now is to inform Tonia and i will get my money.
I smiled at my thoughts.
- TRICIA’S POV*
I woke up this morning feeling lively 💪. I did the house chores and dressed for work 💅. I got to work a bit late because Fiona already got there before me and there were few customers.
We, seems like i am lucky because our superior is not yet at work. There were few customers today so we closed early. So Fiona decided we go to a nearby coffee shop because the weather is kinda cold. We discussed about random thongs mostly about my step mom and step sister. Well, Fiona call them devils in human form 😈.
I later went home and i heard voices inside the house. Who are they?
Chapter 3
TRICIA’S POV
I decided to stop and peep through the window when i heard voices.
” How old is she and where is she ? We could transfer the money to your account now, you know ” one of the men said.
“Her name is Tricia , she is not around now, she went to work, tomorrow she won’t go to work. I will make sure of that” step mom Lucia said and that was when it down on me that i was about to be sold out to unknown men. Tears streamed down my eyes.
Am i that useless to Helen that she decides to sell me out ? Does she gate me this much this much?
Different thoughts kept finding it’s way to my mind.
No ! This is not the time to shed tears. I have been through a lot for two years now and i survived so i can’t loose hope now.
I have to be courageous.
I wiped the tears tears that kept rolling down my eyes.
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. I stopped when i realised i am a little far from home. No !! That’s no longer a home.
I would have travelled to a place whey can’t find me but i don’t have any money on me now. I decided go to Fiona’s place maybe she will be helpful.
I stood up and staggered to Fiona’s house, she should be at home now.
I got there and rang the door bell , her mom came out. “Good day ma’am”, i greeted.
“Good day Tricia, how are you” she answered.
I was about speaking when the tears i have been trying to hold came gushing out. She understood and gave way for me to come in. I went inside and sat on one of the couch.
“Fiona !!!” her mom called.
“Yes mom ” she answered. This made me remember and wish to have a mom. Someone who will also call me like this, some one who will love and cherish me.
Someone who will not sell me out for her own selfish interest without minding how i feel. In my next life i will come with a sister who will share in my pains and happiness. Someone who will console me when i am down.
Fiona’s touch on my shoulders brought me out of my thoughts. Her mother is here already .
” Hey, what’s up with the tears” Fiona said
I narrated everything to them. At the end of it, Fiona’s eyes already welled up in tears.
” I won’t watch them sell you out ‘ Fiona said crying.
Fiona’s mom just kept staring at up all this while.
She finally spoke up. “Don’t you have any relatives ” she asked
I really don’t know ma, because when my dad was alive, he never said anything about relatives i explained.
She nodded gently.
Please ma don’t send me out, you have to help me, i thought. If she don’t help me now, i have no where to go.
So guys what do you guys think?
Will Fiona’s mom help her out?
Chapter 4
” Hmm, how about you go to Chicago ? That way they won’t be able to get yo ” she said.
” I would have loved to go, even if i don’t know the house to stay bit i don’t have any money on me now” i explained
“Don’t worry i will give you some money, please manage it and be a good girl ” she said. ” Oh thanks mom ” Fiona thanked her mom.
Well Fiona’s parents are neither rich nor poor, they are just average people in the society. Fiona took me to her room.
FIONA’S POV
I really feel bad for Tricia, why does life have to be so difficult for her. I will really miss her. i sniffed.
I brought out a bag and gave her some of my clothes and shoes 👗👗👚👠. I put a new blanket and a sweater into the bag. Wouldn’t want my bestie to catch a cold. Mom gave her some money and i also added my savings. I hugged her and bade her goodbye.
TRICIA’S POV
God bless this wonderful family who just saved me. I stayed there till money. Fiona’s mom helped me book a flight ✈✈ and i left.
I left all my sufferings, i am going to find a greener pasture.
I came down and walked around. I checked my wrist watch, it’s 1:00 pm.
I have to find somewhere to stay for the mean tome and start looking for a job. I sigh and walked through the walk way. I looked around, new environment free from step mom Helen and her mannerless daughter. I kept asking questions and directions. I then took a cab to a place i was directed to. The hotel is not that big and it is not rich in appearance, it looks cheap.
I walked inside and i met a receptionist and she gave me a key to a room. As soon as i got to the room, i collapsed on the bed, this journey is really stressful.
I brought out my phone and Fiona’s number and in no time she picked up.
” Hey girl” she said from the other side. I can say she is a little bit happy now. I really miss her.
“Hey bestie, i just got to Chicago”
“Where are you staying now” she asked.
“Hmm, i found myself a room in an hotel ” i said.
“Hope you are comfortable ” i could tell from her voice she is worried about me.
“Yeah, sure i am”
“Before i forget, that witch that calls herself your step mom came looking for you. She was shedding crocodile tears thinking we are going to tell her your where about when she does that” she said.
” Really! at least i am free from her bondage” i said. I feel very happy now that i am gong to start a new life here.
“So when are you going for job hunting ?” she asked
“Tomorrow, i think”
“Ok, bye for now”
“Alright” I said and hung up.
I am just too tired to do anything now and before i knew it i drifted to sleep where i dreamt of the new life.
Chapter 5
TRICIA’S POV
I woke up the next morning 🌞, still on the clothes i wore yesterday. I slept off yesterday, i couldn’t even freshen up or eat before going to bed.
I stood up brushed my teeth, took my bath and wore a simple gown 👗and put on my shoes, and dressed my hair in a clean bun. I went out to get some food and ate. After eating, satisfied at my look, i went in search for a job.
I roamed round the street searching for any vacancy. I then came by a restaurant where there is vacancy for a waiter. I went inside, it was big though, waiters were serving customers.
How do i find the way to the managers office i thought.
Just then, a lady walked up to me. She has long curly hair, brown eyes, seems like they have a uniform because she wore the same uniform that others serving customers are wearing. She smiled at me. She’s cute just like me !!.
“Hello, what do you want” she asked politely, seems she is the friendly type.
“Hmm…. can yo… you… show me the way to the manager’s office ? i stuttered.
” Oh yeah, that way ” she replied and pointed go a direction.
“Oh thanks” i said and walked out.
I prayed silently that i get the job. No matter how the salary may be, i still need it to survive, besides i am out of cash.
I got to the door, breath in and out and did the cross sign before knocking. I heard a lady’s voice saying come in. I walked inside with a pounding heart.
“So what are you here for she asked.
“For the job ma’am. I learnt there is vacancy for a waiter” i said.
“So what makes you think you are qualified for the job of a waiter?” she asked after offering me a seat to sit. Seating in opposite direction to her, i think she is interviewing me now.
Hmm, i am punctual because step mom always wake me up very early every day. I am well disciplined, i am honest, if i steal or lie, step mom won’t hesitate to beat hell out of me. So i am qualified, well, i just finished high school so…..
“Answer me” the lady said and that brought me out of my thoughts.
“Oh, stupid me, i was asked a question and i was busy thinking.
“Uh um, i think i am qualified for the job because i am punctual, regular and honest and also a very hard working lady, i am not lazy and i am well disciplined ” i said with a little confidence.
She looked at me from head to toe like she was examining me.
Durrh !!! This is not a white collars job where you have to examine my dressing, moreover there’s uniform.
Chapter 6
TRICIA’S POV
Please give me the job and stop looking at me. When i’m employed, you can look at me all day like a photograph. i said in my thoughts.
“Alright, you got the job” she said finally breaking the awkward silence and sudden inconvenient atmosphere between us.
I am really happy now, even if the pay is not that much at least it is better than none.
“I can resume now if you want you know ” i told her.
“Okay” she replied and called somebody on the phone. Soon the door opened to reveal the girl i met and who directed me to the office.
” Take her to the secretary, give her a uniform, after that tell her what she is expected to do as a waiter, how she is expected to behave. The rules. Am i understood?
” Yes ma’am ” she replied.
We both came out of her office. We went to the secretary’s office and she gave me my uniform. It’s a little above my knee and it fits me perfectly. After which she took me to where seem to be the back yard of the restaurant and we sat there.
” So what’s your name “? she asked.
“Tricia, Logan Tricia” i answered.
“Well nice name, I’m Sophie ” she said.
And from then we started discussing about work and things outside work. I found out she lives on her own. She don’t live with her parents. They are in another country but they sends her money for her up keep.
Chapter 7
TRICIA’S POV
She is really friendly and i think i already like her. During work, we discussed as we were serving customers and she makes me laugh most of the time. I think i found another person like Fiona.
After the day’s work, we bade each other goodbye and i went back to the hotel.
SOPHIE’S POV
I am really happy today, Tricia just made my day. I just met her today and it looks like i’ve known her all my life. I wouldn’t want today to come to an end, i bade her goodbye and went home. Well, i saw the way Ryan was looking at her today. Ryan works as a supervisor, he also has a friend Lucas. They were employed not too long.
I kinda like him ! Don’t get me wrong, i am not even close to him, haven’t summed up enough courage to do so.
RYAN’S. POV
A new girl was employed today. She is really cute with long straight hair, brown eyes and a perfectly curved body. The uniform fits her perfectly and it brought out her curves. I just kept starring at her, her smiles are so charming.
Awwwn 😄😄 i don’t really know how to describe her. She’s an angel.
Lucas also noticed the way i was starring at her and he made fun of me. I think the girl’s name is Tricia, i heard Sophie calling her that. I’m anxious to go to work tomorrow because of her.
TRICIA’S POV
I got home, freshened up and lied on my bed. Ah…. Today was nice, the workers are really friendly.
HELEN’S. POV
Tricia has been missing for days now, this is the most foolish girl i have ever seen. I even went to that her friend’s house. What’s her name again ……. Fiona. I lost the huge amount of money i was supposed to get.
TRICIA’S. POV
I need an apartment to stay in the money i brought is already exhausted. It has been six says i starred working as a waiter and Sophie has been a good friend. We are both sitting now, it’s our break, maybe i should plead with her to allow me stay with her for sometime till i get an apartment.
” Uh um mm, Sophi can u do me a favour ?”
” Yes, what is it ?”
” Please can i stay at your place before i get an apartment ?”
” Sure” she replied smiling.
SOPHIE’S POV
I am actually happy Tricia wants to stay with me. I am tired of staying alone, i was even thinking of telling my cousin to come stay with me. Only Sam spends the night with me sometimes. After the day’s work we both went to the hotel she logged in , she took her bag and we went to her house. I took her to a room and i left to make dinner. When i was done, i went back to call her.
” Tricia are you done unpacking ?”
“I’m through, just want to freshen up” she said
” Ok, when you are done come for dinner”
“Alright she replied smiling. I guess she is happy just as i am. We discussed about some things and asked questions about our selves. I found out that her birthday is about a week from now. She’ll be clocking twenty.
TRICIA’S POV
It’s been three days living with Sophie and it has been nice. We both prepared for work and went together. We got to work and changed to our uniforms, soon we started serving.
Soon, people stated looking at the back, something caught our attention. They were too guys and some body guards.
OK. Let me check them out………..
So cuties who do you think they are? Hope you guess right 👆👍