Chapter 8
TRICIA’S POV
Ok… let me check them out. The first guy is really handsome, looks like some kind of a Greek god. He has a nice stature, he has a shiny curly hair. The other guy is also handsome but not as the greek god. The female workers are already drooling, i looked at Sophie she was just staring. Seems he has been here before.
” He is here, Richard Dominic” she whispered
” Who is he ?” i asked.
“He is a cutie, one of the richest in the society, a well known businessman.
The superior told a waiter to go take their orders. The waiter took the note pad and walked up to them, took the orders and came back, she gave me the note. I took their orders and went to them.
“Here it is sir ” i said and dropped it on the table.
“Hey stop there” the other guy said. I stopped, he came closer to me.
“Can i have your digits” he whispered not to get the attention of others .
” No sir ” i replied somehow annoyed.
“Why?
“Because i don’t give my numbers to strangers” i replied sharply, rather rudely. I felt him tightened his grip on me., he gradually caressed my arms. I know what he is about to do and i won’t hesitate to embarrass him. I don’t mind if he is rich, no one messes with me.
“I want you” he said still caressing my arm, i suddenly found him irritating. I don’t know how my hands found it’s way to his face. I slapped him !!. My co workers and even his friend gasped. His guards ram towards me but he raised his hands signalling them to stop.
“Don’t worry i will show you the stiff i am made of” he said and walked out.
His buddy, Dominic came to me and said ” you really ate disrespectful, you can’t try that with me, you know ” His friend came back to him and whispered something to him and he nodded. He then signalled his guards to bring me. He brought me out of a restaurant to a corner. The guards made sure nobody came towards us. Immediately the guards released me, a slap landed on my cheeks, i tasted my own blood. He slapped me again, then another , by now i was already crying. He wanted to hot me again but his boss told him to stop.
He came closer to me and said “I could had you with force, but my bestie asked me not to do that. And also you just lost your job, i already spoke to the manager. Cut your cloth according to your size” he said and with that, they entered the car and drove off.
I just sat there crying. Sophi came to me and hugged me, then took me back inside.
The manager sent for me. It can’t be what i am thinking. If it is it means i couldn’t keep the wolf from the door ( couldn’t prevent hunger ).I walked with a heavy heart. She was writing but dropped the pen when she saw me.
” You just embarrassed a very influential person ” she said
” “I am really sorry ma’am” i apologized.
“Take this ” she said and handed me an envelope. When i opened it i saw some money.
” What is this for ma’am ?” i asked.
“Sorry miss, but your services are no longer needed here ” she said.
” But ma’am… i was about saying but she cut me off.
“Those people you just embarrassed are the cream of the society. They were embarrassed by a commoner ” she said as tears already welled up in my eyes.
Chapter 9
TRICIA’S POV
“Stop that pleading face because that won’t help. Now out of my office” she said plainly.
I walked out of the office and the first person i saw was Ryan. He hugged me and i told him i will no longer be coming to work, i sobbed in his arms.
“You don’t have to start crying you know ” he said smiling and i also smiled. These few days i have known him, he’s been good.
” Alright i should be going now” i said. I left and went home. So many things are on my mind now, i can’t wait for Sophie.
I got home and sat on the couch. I thought about my life. So because they are wealthy, they expect everyone to be subject to them. Oh ! i almost forgot, tomorrow is my birthday. Hmm ! Happy birthday to me in advance. I smiled to myself and sleep took over
A tap on my shoulders woke me up from my dreamless sleep. I looked up to see Sophie.
” You look really dull, brighten up”.
” I ordered pizza, it will be here in no time, guess you are hungry” i nodded.
” Least i forget, tomorrow is my birthday “
“Awwn, happy birthday sis “
“Thanks” i said.
Just then there was a knock on the door. I went to get it. It was the pizza, i took it and sat down on the couch to eat.
There was another knock on the door this time, Sophie went for it. There stood a young man. He hugged her and pecked her
” Hey boyfriend, meet Tricia my bestie, Tricia meet sam “
“Nice meeting you.
“The pleasure is mine.
“See you later” she said and winked at me. I just smiled. And they went to her room.
“Oh.. How does it feels to have a boyfriend. Someone who will love and cherish you. Lucia had a boyfriend then even as a teenager.
I am kinda missing them even if they have been maltreating me, i still love them. If they ask for forgiveness anytime, i will forgive them wholeheartedly.
I ate the pizza Sophie bought and drank some water. It’s late already, guess Sam is going to stay over night.
I went t o my room and jumped on the bed. My mind drifted to that cute rude guy. I picked up my phone, i want to do some research on Richard Dominic. I screwed down , he has malls, company etc. He is sticky rich.
How can someone be perfect ? He has beauty, wealth and fame. But i scrolled down and something caught my attention. There it is written
” RICHARD DOMINIC, THE CITY’S PRIDE AND THE CREAM OF THE SOCIETY. HE IS STILL SINGLE “
I scrolled down and saw peoples comment.
📱 He is a gay.
📱Maybe is is a womanizer, that’s why he doesn’t have a partner .
And so many other comments.
How can someone be this handsome and rich. They must be kidding. 👌
Chapter 10
TRICIA’S POV
I found myself smiling for some reasons i don’t know. Just imagine am his girlfriend …… Arrrgh Tricia how can you think of such ? i mentally slapped myself. I’m just crying for the moon because that’s impossible. Moreover rich guys go for rich girls, i’m a nobody. I’m just spitting to the wind.
I woke up the next morning and walked down the sitting room, there’s nobody there. Everywhere is quiet. I saw a paper on the table, it’s from Sophie.
💌 ” Happy birthday bestie. I don’t want to disturb you, i’m off to work, i’ll be back on time. There’s food in the kitchen”.
I walked back to my room, freshened up, and ate. Today’s going to be the most boring day of my life.
I walked down to my room, took my phone. I saw two messages . I opened the first, a birthday wish from Fiona. Then the second was from an unknown number.
💌📲 ” Happy birthday angel. These few days i’ve spent with you have been the best in my life. You really are an angel sent to put smiles on peoples faces. I LOVE YOU 💕💗 ” From Ryan.
Awwn, such sweet words, it’s really melting my heart. Wait! what kind of love ? Ah… maybe it’s the one for a friend.
RYAN’S. POV
I really miss Tricia. Sophie came to work this morning, so i decided to ask after Tricia since they live together. I walked to her, she was standing close to the entrance with a note pad on her hand.
“Hey,
“Hi,
“How’s Tricia, hope she’s fine.
“Hmm, yeah she’s good. Actually, today’s her birthday.
” Oh really, can i have her phone number ?”
“Yeah, sure.
I gave her my phone and she typed the number into it
“Thanks.
“You’re welcome.
Tricia i’ve been thinking of you. Just can’t get you off my head. I really don’t know if it is love or infatuation. I looked at my phone and stored the number ” My Angel”.
I sent a birthday wish to her this morning.
Tricia’s just one kinda special girl. I love her free life style…
Chapter 11
TRICIA’S POV
Lucky me ! i’m with my credit card. Just then Lucas came in.
” You’re always late to work.
” Yeah dad said i should stop going to work and join him in his company. You know he got it back after the hard times
“Well, mine is on a business trip. Moreover i just started work not long”
“Yeah man, so what’s up.
“I’m good. I need your suggestion. What kind of gift should i give to a female friend on her birthday ?”
” Who ? Jennifer ?” he threw the question back at me.
” Gosh! You’re so annoying. Jennifer is my ex ” i said almost yelling.
” Then who ? because i can’t give you any suggestion when i don’t know the person involved” he insisted
” Okay, you win it’s Tricia ” i said.
” Oh really, i suspected something like that. You like her isn’t it “
” Jeez… No, she’s just a friend.
” A friend or a girlfriend ?”
“Silly” i said and slightly hit him.
” Okay, i think you should just get her a car or a watch.
” If i get her a car, Dad will easily know i’m using from his credit card he gave me. Remember i said i told him, i don’t depend on him” i explained
” Yeah you are right. A watch will do.
” Yeah, Thanks buddy.
” Oh.. it’s now buddy, am no longer annoying” he said and i chuckled.
I bought the watch it’s quite expensive. I gave it to Sophie to help me give it to her.
SOPHIE’S POV
I got home after work, i closed early today. I gave my boss a lame excuse to allow me to home. Where’s Tricia ? i went to her room. There she laid sleeping peacefully, she’s really cute. I wonder why she don’t have a boyfriend or a fiancee because she’s too beautiful to be single, lol. Maybe it’s because she just arrived.
Sam sent a message earlier today that he’s not going to be around today. Today’s Tricia’s birthday, i think i should make her happy. Yes !! a club will do. I still sat on the bed when she woke up.
” Hey, you’re back so early.
” Yeah i told you i was gonna come on time today remember”.
” Yeah, that’s true.
“Let’s go to the club today to have fun.
“Okay” she said.
“Get dressed, we are going for shopping first.
“Alright” she said smiling.
Chapter 12
TRICIA’S POV
Sophie is really a friend, she knows am sad. We are going to the club.
Hahaha i still remember vividly when Fiona and i went to a club while i was still leaving with step mom. I sneaked out of the house that very day, i didn’t ask for her permission because i knew that even if i asked she wouldn’t have granted me permission. When i came back that day, she beat the hell outta me, there were marks all over my body.
I got up and got dressed. Actually Sophie has a car, we entered the car and drove off. Sophie drove to a boutique, we both went in, we got what we needed and we drove back home. I took my bath and put on the gorgeous, sexy gown Sophie picked for me. I stopped above my knee and i put on the silver heels. Sophie came in looking hot, she did the make up and French plaited my hair. I looked at myself in the mirror, i looked really beautiful with my dangling earrings, bracelet and wristwatch. I took my purse and we headed to the club.
DOMINIC’S POV
I was in my office today when Dylan and Sylvester barged in with the receptionist
” Sir, i…. i told them to wait” she stuttered
” Are you going to stop us now ” Dylan said sarcastically.
The receptionist just smiled and closed the door back. They are my buddies, that’s how the behave, that’s why the receptionist is familiar with them.
Dylan sat on the desk and Sly sat on the chair facing me.
” Hey, this is an office you know” i said hitting Dylan
“And so…
“We left our own works, just to come see you and here you are blabbering” Sly said
“So why are you here ?
“We are going to have fun tonight and we are going to have fun
“And what does that have to do with me ” i said though i know what they want.
“Durrgh, you are coming with us” Sly said flapping his lashes like a girl
“No” i replied trying to be serious but they started laughing and before i knew it, i was out of my chair. They carried me like a baby out of my office, my workers were already laughing.
Dylan winked at the receptionist who was trying to hold her laughter.
We are just like that. The three of us. I met them sometime ago, though i was lonely because of some reasons but they made my days fun.
They took me onto their car and drove off with my guard following behind.
SOPHIE’S POV
We got to the club and got seats for ourselves, people were dancing crazily. A guy came to where we sat and asked Tricia for a dance. Tricia looked at him in disgust, the guy was somehow ashamed of himself and he left. I just couldn’t hold my laughter, i almost laughed my lungs out.
I went to the bar attendant to get drinks for Tricia and i. I went back and we started drinking, the drink is alcoholic though.
Some guys walked in and attention was on them, girls walked to them seductively. I was already feeling tipsy and i wanted to use the rest room, i excused myself from Tricia and walked away. Gosh… disgusting, in the rest room again, but them something caught my attention.
The guy looks so much like Sam, my boyfriend. I’m sure of it. Just then, they stopped what they were doing, looks like they realised someone was here. Yes ! i said it, it was Sam. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The lady looked at me for a while and turned to Sam.
“Honey, let’s go seems she wanna use the rest room” and they both walked away. I could see the guilt written on Sam’s face.
How could you Sam!
I ran out crying, this is just too much for me…. Ah …. i entered my car and drove home.
Chapter 13
TRICIA’S POV
I was still sitting waiting for Sophie when Dominic, walked out on the girls on the way. I was already feeling tipsy, in fact i’m drunk.
” Hey girl, do you recognize me?
“Yeah, who wouldn’t. Just get outta my way” i remarked rudely.
I saw Sophi running out of the club, seems she is in tears. Ah ….. i am already feeling headache and i am seeing double. I tried standing up to meet her, but i held my head and winced in pain, staggered backwards, i almost fell but someone caught me.
DOMINIC’S POV
She’s drunk. She stood up and tried walking out to meet someone bit she staggered back and almost fell but luckily i caught her.
I carried her in my arms and told Dylan i am going home. I went into my car and the driver took off.
We got to my home, and carried her in bridal style and took her to a room next to mine.
I used the blanket to cover her and removed the hair that fell on her face. She’s cute, i just starred at her admiring her pretty face. She’s sleeping, i anted a kiss on her forehead and went to my room. I went into my room , freshened up and laid on the bed.
My mind drifted to the girl in the next room. She’s the one that got into a fight with Dylan. I don’t even know her name. I don’t bring girls to my mansion, instead i take them to my hotel. I found myself thinking of her before falling asleep .
TRICIA’S POV
I woke up with a slight headache. I looked around, this is so not my room, i am lying on a king sized bed. “Where am i ” i asked myself. Just then the door opened to reveal that hottie, Dominic. He came inside and sat at the edge of the bed with drugs and a glass of water in his hands, he placed them on the table.
“Good morning” he said
“Why am i here ?” i asked
” Are you gonna tell me you don’t remember anything that happened last night ?”
Just then, everything came flashing through my head. I remember every single thing.
Just then, realisation hit me.
“Is he here ? i… mean.. uhumm…… does he live here ?” i stuttered
“Who?”
“That jerk “
” Oh… Dylan. He is my friend and not a jerk. Moreover he does not live here. I stay alone. ” he said
“Good” i heaved a sigh of relieve.
“You know, he is a good guy” he said smirking
“Whatever” i replied rolling my eyes.
“Next time don’t drink like that so you won’t get drunk “
” Durrgh !! I came with my friend
“Where is that so called friend of yours now ?
“Maybe she’s got reasons “
” Whatever, just take these and freshen up” he said referring to the drugs and left.
Chapter 14
TRICIA’S POV
Oh…my. He knows what i need now. I took it and went into the bathroom.
Whoa !! The bathroom is large. I took my time to admire the bathroom, then went to the bath tub to have a nice bath. After bathing, i wore the bathrobe i saw in the bathroom and went back to my room. Just then, there was a knock on the door.
” Come in” o
i said and a maid came in with a small bag on her hand and placed it on the bed.
“Your dress ma’am. Come down stairs for breakfast when you are ready “
” Okay, thanks” i said and the maid bowed slightly before going out, closing the door.
I opened the bag and saw a beautiful short simple gown. I love it. I wore the gown 👗and put on the flip – flops i saw in the corner of the room and arranged my hair.
I came out of the room and walked down stairs. There i saw Dominic sitting down on one of the chairs in the dinning room. I looked at the table, there it was, food, fruits and juice. There was a maid there who was busy serving him. He started eating and pointed his hands gesturing me to take a sit. I sat a little far from him. The maid also wanted to serve me but i refused and i served myself a plate of bacon, egg, cheese and sandwich. the meal is so delicious.
The dinning room was quiet as non of is spoke, but i felt his gaze on me. i tried my best to avoid his gaze.
I was through with my food, drank some water and cleared my throat to get his full attention.
“Uhuum, i’ll start going now, my friend would be worried about me. Thanks for everything”
“No need for that, why don’t you relax a little before going. I mean it’s still early in the morning ” he tried convincing . I’m not ready for that, Sophie should be worried now.
“No, i have had enough rest. My friend left the club yesterday crying and i need to find out what was wrong with her ” i explained.
“Alright my driver will drop you home. Hope we will meet again.
“Thanks once again.
I went upstairs took my bag, wore my shoes and went downstairs, entered the car and the driver took off. He drove with me giving directions.
We got there and i went inside to meet Sophie lying on the couch. She’s crying.
She immediately stood up to hug me when she noticed my presence and i hugged her back. She cried on my shoulders 😢😢.
” Hey what’s up. Why the tears ?” i asked after we both sat down.
“Tricia….. Sam is cheating on me” she said.
” I don’t understand. How ?”
” When i told you you i was going to the rest room yesterday, i saw Sam with a girl, doing some disgusting things and i am sure they were about making out ” she explained.
” I’m sorry. But i think you should go to his place to really find out maybe he was drunk or something “
“No Tricia, i am so not going. He told me not to come to his house yesterday evening. He said he’s not going to be around, he never said he was going to the club “.
“Sophie, you have to go. If it’s really true, then you can move on from him. That means he don’t deserve you” i said
” Alright ” she said and sniff.