COMPLICATED

HEY EVERYONE! I FEEL ITS LIKE A WEEK SINCE I POSTED BUT LET’S JUST SAY I WENT ON A VACATION ..LOL..VACATION IS GOOD TO CLEANSE THE MIND AND TO EASE THE SPIRIT.

I NEEDED THAT TO REBOOT AND MAKE SURE I AM ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

I HOPE WE ARE ALL GOOD AND FOR THOSE THAT HAVE BOMBARDED ME ON WHATSAPP ABOUT  NOT GIVING ANY UPDATE..LMAO…HERE IT IS..

LET’S START FROM WHERE WE LEFT OFF  …YEA..RIGHT AFTER THE PARTY.

So Francis kissed her..hmmm…don’t you wonder if it is just for a pretense or a real thing. Let’s find out..

CHAPTER 31

 He looked out the window, the sky was tar-black and the large clouds were moving towards them. The  tapping on the window increased and turned into  pitter-patter.

People ran for cover as umbrellas were opened in the street as the cloud spat out their beads of water. Puddles began to form and the rain got heavier, hitting the roof of the car in a lyrical rhythm.

He had asked Steve to drive Debby home as her driver got sick and kept vomiting for having eaten too much. So it was just the two of them, she sat beside him as he drove, her head was resting against the window her hand wrapped around the medals they had been given as the best couple alongside the one she was given as being the most beautiful celebrity.    

It was a surprise and they hadn’t even expected it..He couldn’t describe the look on Debby’s face when she had lost the medal to Rosa. It was a surprise..he hadn’t even seen that coming.

She looked so sad and really lost in thought. Poor girl, she must be feeling like a betrayer. 

“Rosa, are you okay?” He asked.

She gave a sigh and replied. “I don’t think Debby will ever forgive me for this”

“The table just turned on her if you ask me you know?”

“How do you mean?”

“Well, you know she can do and undo anytime she wants something. She can use anyone and do whatever to getting it. She has always wanted this award and now you got it without even trying, don’t you think its Karma?”

“Karma won’t save me from her anger” Rosa replied.

“Believe me she won’t do anything to you. Just try to explain and stop punishing yourself”

She sighed again and then finally turned around to face him.

“Why did you do that?”

His brow went up.”Do what?”

“Did you kiss me just because you wanted to hurt her the same way she had done to you?”

He gasped.

“No Rosa, I didn’t kiss you  because I wanted to hurt her okay? I kissed you because..” He paused for a while , ran a hand through his hair..  “ …because those press vultures needed something which I gave..”

She was silent and later replied. “So you are saying you kissed me for the camera and the whole girlfriend thingy was a show also?”

He nodded.

“Yeah, and the whole girlfriend thing may last for a bit, I need to chase those ladies off of me and I saw it as the best opportunity in using you to drive them away. The kiss wasn’t  real so don’t stress yourself, it wasn’t a big deal” He lied.

An expression of hurt and disappointment flashed across her face, but she cleverly covered it up.

“Alright” She said quietly and said nothing more.

He knew he had hurt her feelings but why was she hurt? What did she expect? That he would tell her he had always wanted to kiss her since the other day or that he was beginning to have feelings for her? He himself wasn’t even sure of the feelings.

Besides, she had Luke whom she has a thing for..he wouldn’t mess that up for her.

“By the way, how is Luke? You didn’t tell me what happened after you talked”

“Nothing much, He only wanted to make sure that everything was cool between us”

“Has he finally asked you to be his girl friend?”

She smiled a little. “Not really but I have a feeling he would”

“And what will be your reply if he asks?”

She shrugged. “I like him,,there is nothing stopping me from saying yes. Is there?”

He smiled and shook his head. “ I don’t see why not”

Just then, her phone rang and she picked it. The name she called sent a chill of jealousy down his spine and he did much to ignore it.

“Hi Luke.”

She gasped and then turned to face Francis.

“What is it?” Francis asked.

She put a hand to cover the speaker of the phone and whispered to him.”He just congratulated me for the medals and said we need to see.”

“Was he at the event?” Francis asked.

“I don’t know” She replied and returned back to the call.

“It’s not what you think Luke ..please when I  get back I will come see you tomorrow”

She pressed a button and ended the call.

“What now?”Francis asked.

“I just need to wait and see” She replied

TO BE CONTINUED….

Awkward..

Wasn’t it?

From the chapter we got to know that she won the award that Debby had been wanting for herself alongside the medal with Francis as the best couple. Hmmm…lucky girl who is going to be in a serious trouble very soon!

The whole tension between these two is getting slightly boring and awkward I think. I will adjust it in the next chapter..

I didn’t really enjoy this chapter like the last but I do hope a view into our Iron lady Debby’s thought will add a little fire to it and a good conversation between Luke and Rosa will make things exciting too,

Thanks for reading and have a great day.

HEAT AND FIRE

CHAPTER  30

There are two people reading this, who even before I could try edit after publishing, they had already read. I always wonder how they got to know i have posted and I hope you see this because as I am typing this, I noticed the two of you had read the chapter again. Lmao.
I am dedicating this chapter to the both of you. Yo make me smile. 

ROSA

She couldn’t get down from the car, she was just too nervous. She kept on looking at Francis’ s hand which she was supposed to take so he could help her down. She just couldn’t,

It was almost ten in the night and they had just arrived at the FLEEZE. They had driven for a while before they actually got to the venue. Everything had been normal between the both of them all through the journey as they sat at the back of the Audi  which had brought them. They had joked and laughed through out the journey, nothing was out of place as they had both chosen not to discuss what happened in the morning when they had almost kissed..except for Angela’s call that had come in at that perfect moment ..they didn’t discuss it..she was trying to ignore it as he was.

Here, she was, sitting down with one of the most-sought after billionaire men in the country, wearing a YSL Heels and a red Dior jumpsuit-gown the  prices of which  were  totally more than her salary in a two years. She calculated it.

It had been fun at first and she was terrifically enjoying herself, especially the way Francis had looked at her when she was climbing down the stairs . Even John and  the guys that were around then couldn’t stop staring, she had turned heads and the way she had felt then was indescribable. She didn’t know if she had ever flushed that much before.

“You are the most beautiful girl I have seen Rosaline “

John had said to her when she landed, placing a kiss on her cheek while Francis took her hand ” you never stopped amazing me.”

That had melted her.

The other ladies of the house apart from Ella and Peri who had gone had all complimented her, Tatia and Bree had even helped her in dressing up. She never had issues with any of them. It was through them she had gotten to know that Debby had gone with Ella and Peri. The thought that Debby hadn’t invited her to tag along worried her.

Did she know Francis would invite her?

The car came to a halt at around forty minutes after they had been driving around for a while. She didn’t really know the name of the area but she knew they must have left Abuja a while ago.

She could hear the noise of loud music and the press as well. She knew she couldn’t do this.

“Come, on Rosa, let’s go”

She shook  her head. “I can’t Francis”

She expected him to be angry but he only smiled  and caressed her cheek with his thumb. He really needed to stop doing that, he had no idea what that does to her or maybe he does and that was why he kept on doing it.

“You are with me Rosa, we are in this together and I will hold your hand every step of the way. Remember I’m just getting used to this sort of life too. Why don’t you try enjoy it?”

She breathed in and out loudly.

Without asking her this time, he grabbed her hand and got out of the car while she followed.

The place was a mixture of both silver and gold . People arrived by the dozen . All dressed expensively. The media were here and there, people were standing in four and fives as they assessed  their dressings and as they got interviewed.  She could spot faces she had never seen before except in movies and magazines.

Dainty diamond lights added surplus amount of color to the parade of footsteps. There was light everywhere, It was difficult to notice it was just some minutes past ten in the night.

Her hand was tucked in his bent hand and they walked to the entrance of the hall. She had no difficulty in walking in her heels as she had imagined. It was as if they were part of her legs. As they approached the red carpet, a group of people were taking pictures of..a lady dressed in a black gown…she twirled around to show the full picture of the gown she wore while someone holding a mic on which was  tagged MITV spoke to her .

“It’s Prada..”  The lady said into the mic that someone just extended to her..as she heard the voice, she froze..Francis must have felt her froze for he squeezed her hand to support her. It  was Debby.

Her heart was beating rapidly as they got closer and one of the photographers spotted them.

“Look, It’s Frank Nicholas’ son” She screamed excitedly and Rosa watched as they group rushed towards them, abandoning Debby who looked surprised and disappointed  as the group was now formed around them..blocking Debby’s view from her.

Camera light was all over her face as they recorded and took her pictures.

“We are happy to have you here Francis, can you tell us what you are wearing. I can see it must worth a fortune.” A lady in an all white jumpsuit addressed Francis who only smiled.

“I don’t buy my cloths, I have someone that does that for me but I feel like Im around one million naira clothed”

The crowd laughed at his joke and more flash lights on them as they  all walked to the Red carpet. She couldn’t turn her head for fear of meeting Debby’s gaze.

“Who is this gorgeous lady beside you Francis?” A man asked

“That dress is definitely Dior, I can tell” said another lady.

“She is so beautiful, what is your name please?”

Before Rosa could answer, another shouted.

“Oh! It’s the lady he took to his mother. Wow! She is so beautiful, what is your name please tell us”

Rosa felt Francis’s touch, signaling for her to talk.

Mustering courage , she spoke into the Mic.

“I am Rosalina”

“WOW! Such a beautiful name..are you both getting married soon”

“Is she your girlfriend or just a date Francis?”

She was getting uncomfortable with all these questions but they were all waiting expectantly for his reply.

“Yes, she is my girlfriend and her name is Rosa like she had said.”

Rosa was shocked. What did he just say?

Before she could say anything, Francis planted a kiss on her lips, silencing her. The crowd screamed  cheered and clapped and a billion flashlight must have flashed on them but her mind was so far away.

Right there, in the public, Francis was kissing her, when Debby was just some foot away..she couldn’t breathe, heat, fire and cold sparked deeply in her at the same time as his lips touched hers ..at that moment it was like the time was still and the noise of the public faded into the background and the worry about  Debby melted as she closed her eyes. He tasted of strawberry and she remembered he had licked a strawberry lollipop earlier.

“I’ve wanted to do that since yesterday” He whispered close to her lips, giving her a cocky smile and a wink before pulling away, holding her hand....interlocking his fingers into hers..like a real couple..this was getting out of hand..

“We are so happy to hear that. Please can we take your personal pictures?” the lady in the white jumpsuit asked and Francis nodded, squeezed her hand a little before moving a bit away from her so they could get personal Pictures taken.

Some minutes later, it was all over and Francis came over ,holding  her by the waist.

“Debby, can you come over so we can take a picture of this beautiful couple and you together..you are  such a beautiful family, too bad Frank  isn’t here”

Rosa couldn’t look at her as she walked towards them, Francis was in between them and several lights flashed again.

“Can you smile please? Rosa and Debby?”

She grinned as widely as she could and she was sure Debby did the same.

“Perfect”

Francis turned to her.

“Come on babe, let’s go”

She sighed as he spoke to her, holding her by the waist as they walked past Debby, she knew she would have fainted if not for Francis arm that was around her,holding her steadily.

To be continued ...

Well, so that was how that went. I assure you Rosa is in a deep shit. But Debby had wanted this all along..for them to get close so she can use her to know whatever he is planning against her. She had no clue that he had absolutely nothing against her. Let's see how her own paranoia will affect her in a way she will never see it coming ..

They kissed......does it have any meaning or is it just for a show?

How about our fine boy Luke? Who does Rosa really want? someone makes her feel butterflies while another givers her heat and cold and fire at the same time....

How will she cope who would she choose or has she chosen already?

We will find out in the next chapters. 

Thank you for reading. have a great day. 

SAUCE!

Morning  guys, I hope we all had a great night. I have been really busy and I didn't have time to update yesterday, coupled with my having to travel. I do hope you understand.

I woke up this morning only to find a message of an edited version of the chapter one of this novel, willingly done by someone I have never even seen before and who has been following the plot. @Odunsi, thanks alot, I do hope you see this

SO guys, I have republished the first chapter on Wattpad, I can't do that on the blog so I wouldn't draw you back but once I have the full edited completed novel, I will update everything at once. Please do not forget that everything on the blog is still unedited,you are reading at your own risk and I appreciate that lool.

Alright, on the next chapter, I'm thinking of turning the heat up a little between Debby and F.R(Francis and Rosa),I don't know why I love disturbing our dear Debby allot but I know you do too. #WINKS#

I also decided to be using a neutral picture tha has nothing to do with the plot at the begining of each novel and then use the pictures which could suit or nearest to suiting their dressing or whatever expression I'm trying to capture within the novel. Some of us may have noticed that but it hasn't been regular, now I'm gonna be making it constant.I think it spices things up a little, don't you think so? Besides, who would resist the pictures of beautiful men and handsome hot,hot  men !👀😁

 

Whose, POV should we use? Urm....Rosa? Debby?Francis? ..

Francis wins. Let's see what he's thinking and how he feels about the whole thing. Also, do not forget that he's supposed to go to an event with his "Stepmother."

Alright, lie down, sit tight, relax and enjoy as the plot unfolds..

CHAPTER 29

ROSA

FRANCIS

DEBBY

FRANCIS

There was no way he would go to that event with her,no,no no!

 It was the next morning and he had been in his study. His father had asked him to go with Debby to THE FLEEZE.

He remembered Debby used to tak about it when they just started dating, it was one of her dreams then. Debby was achieving her dreams after all , she had earned it dubiously though!

Everything about it is all for show, publicity stunts, celebrities awards night, especially those that had been successful to get the press running around during the last few months.  His family had been invited, he included, but his father wouldn't be joining. He needed all the time to rest and relax.


"Your father wants you to represent him Francis, you need to be there. Besides, you cannot avoid her forever." 

He was speaking with Angela on the phone and he knew she was right.

"Remember your father needs all the strength he needs to stay with you longer and you wouldn't want him to waste it in cheap publicity and event stunts all because of your stepmother!"

She was right also but, he made no reply.

"Nicholas Francis, are you listening to me at all?"

She snapped at him so loudly he had to shift the phone a bit away from his ear. He had been quiet all through and it usually pisses her off whenever you make her feel as if she is the only one talking to herself.

"Yes, yes, Angela. I am with you. But, I don't want to go alone."

"Then take Rosa with you!"

His brows went up. Why hadn't he thought about that.

"Is there a gown she can wear amongst the ones we bought yesterday?"

Angela was quiet for a while .

"She has but FLEEZE is too big for that. I will forward a link to you on Messanger and all you need to do is order for the dress. get your wallet up boy!" She shouted excitedly as she ended the call.

He heaved a sigh of relief. SHe had always been a life saver.

He put down the receiver as he heard a knock.

"WHo is it?"

"Rosa"

He smiled and stood up to open the door for her.

'Goodmorning Francis and thanks for yesterday. I enjoyed myself. really."

She was in a Pink pyjamas, one of those they had gotten the previous day. She looked even naturally beautifully in pink. A strand of hair was hanging loosely, almost touching her eyes, refusing to enter into the black hair net she covered the rest of  her hair with.

He leaned against the door, arms akimbo, he realised she had tidied up his bedroom for him and was probably coming to tidy up his study too.

"How long have you been here?"

"Just some minutes ago"

She replied, still smiling, looking at him with her pretty big eyeballs. He needed to get a hold of himself. 

"You are welcome Rosa.How is the book coming up?"

"I have started all over again  using the few details I was fortunate to get to know from you. A little background of your life first"

 "Nice. I will check them later tomorrow or thereabouts. WHen is your next class?"

"Next week Tuesday" She replied.

"Oh! You have enough time to tidy up things and catch up on where you had stopped initially" He replied, stepping aside so she could enter the room.

She nodded as she brushed past him.

He was about to ask how her outing with Luke went yesterday when his phone chimed and he went to check it. It was a message on his messenger from Angela.

He smiled as he saw the orange colored gown It was just the perfect one for her. He held the phone up so she could see the dress.

"What do you think of this dress?"

He loved the way she went so wide-eyed and gasped.

"That is so gorgeous. It is the most beautiful gown I've ever seen."


He smiled. "Glad to hear that because, I'm buying it for you right now"

She went rigid, the expression on her face was that of the utmost shock.


"WHy? It's too much Francis. You've already spent too much for me, please don't buy it. It s too expensive, did you see the price tag?"

He frowned. "I thought you liked it"

"Yes yes I do but why would you buy it ?"

"Because you my dear, are following me to THE FLEEZE as my date"

He watched as her jaw dropped. Her face was a mixture of excitement, panick and surprise.

"The..the..Fleeze?" She stuttered.

"Yes Rosa. I know it's everty lady's dream to be there"

"I know,,b,,but..I cannot go " She replied sadly.

"Why not?"

"Because, it has always been Debby's dream and she will be there. I don't want be the cause of anything"

"It's too late for I already ordered for it and it will soon be here" he lied but she looked sad which he hated. Without thinking he went closer, putting a hand on warmly on her left cheek and starred into her eyes.

"Rosa, you need to start living your life irrespective of what she thinks. She doesn't think or care about other people's feelings. Besides, if she says anything, tell her I orchestrated the whole thing, okay?"

She nodded, a smile was coming up and so was a tear at the corner of her left eye. He used his thumb to stop it  before it could fell.

SHe looked down. "I'm sorry, nobody has ever spent so much on me before"

Probably it was the statement she just made now, or the fact that his hand was still on her cheek and they were standing so close or the way she was looking into his eyes and he , into hers,,but something had been triggered which put the moment on hold and all the desire of  his brain and subconscious was to kiss her...there was a sort of magnet which he couldn't shake off..he didn't want to.

He leaned closer..
                               and closer
                                                ...
He got so close he could feel her breath on his face.... then his phone rang!




TO BE CONTINUED SOON.....





WHew!


Okay, they almost kissed..could have or probably they chose to ignore the phone and carry on..

I guess we will find out once Im through with what I need to do right now.

Don't worry, I will add the next chapter once I'm through. 

Some of us won't be able to  wait for what happens next..I can barely wait for it myself.


Stay with me, It will be up shortly.

 

THE PLOT THICKENS

 

 

 

Hi peeps, I may have gotten you confused yesterday with a mistake in the chapter numbering but everything is okay as the plot is still the same. 

I  thought it is best if we take a look into Debby's thoughts recently, let's ignore her selfish nature. It has been a while since we actually saw her point of view.

 

                                                             Chapter 28

DEBBY's Point of View

His eyelids were closed against the dim light of the room. His breathing, deep and relaxed. Not a twitch, not a spasm, barely any movement of his chest rising and falling. He was sleeping peacefully, his right arm was across her chest.

She turned to the other side, gathering much of the  white blanket with her to cover her almost naked body except for the loose sky-blue shirt she wore. She stood up and walked to the window. pulling a string, the blinds drew apart and she pierced through the glassy window and looked down.

The guards were at their posts,busy gisting and laughing. She drew back the window blinds and walked back  to sit at the dressing table, gazing at herself in the mirror. That was the only way she could think.

Frank was still sleeping, she remembered how he had fallen asleep while making love to her. It was really terrible. This was the fifth time this would happen ever since they started sleeping together. 

The first time wasn't like that, even though it wasn't satisfying, she couldn't complain, she got what she wanted. she had never had sex with someone has old as Frank or as rich before so she had no choice than to not complain. Besides, during the first few weeks she spent at the mansion, John was always there to satisfy her, that limping Godzilla was really good but she put an end to it when she got Frank's proposal and John had been cold to her. The only thing she could convince Frank into doing was not to allow him to stay in the mansion with them.

It was a cruel thing, yeah, but she wouldn't allow him to address him rudely just because she stopped having sex with him. He was only a means to an end.

She craved a good sex...it had been too long she had one. She wanted a young man, full of life, fine and energetic..
Frank was old, rich and weak. He wasn't even close to satisfying her lust. It takes thirty plus minutes for her to orgasm and the highest he had gotten close for twenty minutes. She would definetly loose her mind if she gets nothing done.

 
She has an event to attend tomorrow, with Francis. 
Francis..

Both of them together would be a nightmare for her. What if tomorrow is when he plans to finally expose her. She was really scared of the man and she would do everything to avoid going with him but she needed to be there. It was Fleeze event and every popular model and rich women of the country always aspire to be there. It had been one of her dreams to be at the event ever since she had become a model. It usually occurs one time in a year and several awards would be given to different deserving women. This year she had been invited and she had been planning towards it before Francis came.

She needed to be there..

She really hoped the whole plan with Rosa would go well for her so she could be able to relax. She had been on edge ever since he stepped into the house and she had been doing everything necessary to avoid him and now..what would she do?
  
Where is Rosa anyway and who was the lady that was seen with Francis at the restaurant that afternoon on the TV?

Her phone rang,distracting her from her thoughts,it was on the table and she picked it, she had told Ella to notify her once Rosa comes in. She picked it.

"Is she around?"

"Yes ma'am" Ella replied.

"Alright. Thanks."

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ROSA

She got into her room and put her purse on the table. She noticed the bags of clothings Francis had bought for her were packed in one corner of her bed. SHe smiled. He must have asked one of the ladies to put them in her room. SHe really hoped it wasn't ella and Perri, else she was in a serious trouble.

Once she takes her bathe, she will try each of them to see how fitting they were, she had already tried them out when they were buying them but she still needed to do it. SHe couldn't remember the last time someone bought cloths for her. 

She took out her phone. she needed to text Luke that she was home. He had insisted to drive her home but she had flatly declined. She didnt want him to  know where she stayed nd she needed to find a way to talk Debby out of this crazy drama. All the entire time she spent with Luke, she had been thinking about Francis and Debby. She just couldn't help it. She couldn't shake the feeling that something would happen, either good or bad. She needed to stop this on time.

Just then , the door opened, astounded, she turned around and was surprised to see Debby.

"Hi Debby"

Debby looked at her questionably from head to toe, her brows bumping together.

"You were the lady that was with Francis?"

She had no idea if it was a statement or a question but she nodded.

"I could barely recognise you" Debby continued and came closer, walking in a circle around her,looking at her from head to toe.

"Well,well,well, someone had a special treat today"

"He wanted me to look good for the camera" Rosa quickly replied.

"I understand, the camera wouldn't know you are his cleaner with the way you are so beautifully dressed. I coulddnt even recognise you"

She stopped walking and stood infront of her, arms akimbo.

"So I see you have decided to do what I asked and since you had quality time together, what do you have for me?"

This was her chance to talk her out of this.

"He has nothing against you Debby, he won't tell Frank anything. You just need to talk to him, apologise and be good to him as your family. We don't need to continue this charade.."

"Keep quiet! What are you talking about?" Debby snapped at her. "Did he tell you all this just today?"

She nodded.

"ANd you believe him?"

She nodded again and Debby scoffed. "How naive are you? You think he has trusted you and would just tell you everything  just like that? " SHe snorted. "Because he took you out to make you look beautiful, you already believed he has fallen for you to tell you everything?"

Rosa remained silent as Debby continued.

"We are not done Rosa, I will tell you when we are done okay? You are just starting and for your first day, you did wonderfully. Just be more...open with him.. Let him trust you..I don't care how you do it I just wanna know his motive! do you understand?"

Rosa exhaled sharply. This wasn't going as she had planned and she wanted to protest but Debby gestured to her to be quiet. then she moved closer to her and said almost in a whisper.

"I hope you know what I meant when i said you should get close to him and remember, you are not allowed to start having any feeling that you have no business to feel. Just because you spend some time with him doesnt mean you forget where your loyalty lies. i will be watching you" She hissed and walked out of the room.

Rosa shook her head. If she wasn't iin a big trouble before..she is now!

To be continued tomorrow.....

Hmmmm! SHe really has no idea how much trouble she is getting into at all...nah!not a clue!
I hope you had a wonderful read. have a great night.