Brewing Love And Lies
The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani
STRAWBERRY PIE
Song Rec'd: Burn — David Kushner.
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As we made our way out, I paused to watch Reese in her classroom while Castiel spoke with a teacher about work arrangements for his upcoming business trip.
My heart warmed when she looked up and waved at me. I waved back, and unexpectedly caught the teacher's attention. The woman grinned and soon stepped outside, an envelope in hand.
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Ms. Elspeth. I'm Daisy Patterson," she said brightly.
"The pleasure is mine," I replied with a smile.
"Well, since you're here, I thought I should give this to you myself." She handed me the envelope, her grin widening.
I hope it's not another dreadful letter.
"I'm so sorry for the short notice, but we're organizing a family trip for the grade one wards in two weeks. Everything you need to know is in the letter," she explained.