26 Adopted

The wind blew through the curtains, making the tiny figure on the large bed rouse from her slumber. The man standing by the curtains noticed this and closed the curtains shut.

Michelle opened her swollen red eyes and held her head in her palms. The lack of sleep was really getting to her. "You're awake!" Carlos said before handing her a cup of coffee. Michelle's eyes widened as she stared at the man in front of her "Carlos?.....You're here?" Carlos smiled and patted her head, a habit he had grown accustomed to and missed these past few years.

"Hi, Michelle. Its been a while"

Michelle looked around and realize she wasn't in her house, this wasn't her bed either. She sighed before getting up from the bed, her eyes felt sore from crying all through the night and her head hurt from having drank too much the previous night.

'That's right!' Michelle said to herself remembering everything that happened yesterday. She found out her whole family had been lying to her....she also found out that apparently her father was planning to get her married the John, the man who had been her brother for so many years....but of course, he isn't really her brother.

Michelle smiled bitterly as she sat up properly, her life was currently a mess. Then there is this man beside her, who suddenly walked out of her life when she needed him the most. She turned to look at Carlos and too the cup from his hands.

"Don't worry, I won't be around much longer, I won't be a burden to you anymore" She said, her voice filled with disdain and sarcasm, it made the man beside her clench his fists secretly as he looked away hiding the look of guilt on his face.

He wanted to say something but the words won't form. Michelle took a sip of the coffee and sighed, all of this wouldn't have happened....it wouldn't have happened if she didn't accept this Man's confession to begin with.

If she hadn't fallen in love with him....things would've been different.

If she hadn't gone to that mansion with him....or let him drop her off.....or spend the whole night thinking of him...

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*PAST*

Michelle stared at ceiling absent mindedly, she soon realised the sun had come up, the room was brighter. "Dammit!" she muttered under her breath, she spent the entire night thinking of him again. With a stupid smile on her face, she found her way to the bathroom sluggishly and quickly got ready for the day ahead. After today, she could rest for a few more weeks before coming back. She was already in her third year, one more year and she was done with books!!!!!

Michelle smiled at the thought. She was more excited about this holiday though, She was finally going to introduce her boyfriend to her family... He finally agreed. They are to leave for Nigeria the next day.

"I hope you two get married to each other in the future "

Darla said while helping Michelle to brush her hair. The two had become quite close over the years. Michelle smiled and blushed slightly at her friend's words. "That would be nice...." Michelle giggled.

Darla rolled her eyes "Geez....love sickness....Your billionaire boyfriend is calling"

Michelle quickly grabbed her phone and answered to call almost immediately.

"Wow...that was fast!" Carlos chuckled "How are you feeling now?" Michelle asked ignoring his first statement. "Good, I was discharged 2 days ago. I hope you're ready, you're going to become my tour guide"

Michelle smiled "I would love to, I speak to you later then...."

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Michelle looked at the front door nervously while the person who was supposed to be nervous knocked. Carlos smiled and took a hold of the girl's sweaty palm "Relax.... they're going to love me" He said with a smirk, Michelle finally laughed "I feel like I should be the one saying that"

The door opened and Victoria stared at the man next to her sister wide eyed "Moooom!!! Michelle is back, and she brought a hot guy with her!" Vicky yelled.

Michelle rolled her eyes and walked in with Carlos, while Victoria stared at him like she wanted to swallow him whole.