Downs

Sophie was driven to the mansion, she tightened her hand around her phone as she could not get her mind off him.

He was everything she desired in a man, he had a perfect physique... Though she has seen men like him but he was just different, she was obsessed about him.

She could not get her mind off his broad shoulders hurt jet black hair and handsome face. He looked too good for a human and he was an epitome of great knowledge. He was very smart and has an aura around him which attracts him to her.

She sighed as she remembered the numbers of times he had rejected her, she knew she was very beautiful and attractive yet she could not arrest his heart. She was the envy of many women who think the had the most adorable relationship in the world. They both agreed that their would be for the public and all that but she had the intention to make him hers.

They have been friends for long and his parents were good friends with hers and they had dinner together sometimes and since then she had been in love with him. She knew his mother was aware of her feelings and she was helping her get her. She had helped her get closer with Richard but he still doesn't love her as she wanted.

" I am going to have you no matter what it takes. I always get what I want and you would not be an exceptional.

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Richard came down from his car all eyes fell on him and women gathered and watched him murmuring to themselves.

Richard had left the office in an hurry because he was late. He had to pick his sister at the airport as she was just returning from her long trip.

He already knew his sister would be angry that he hadn't come to pick on time. Which he didn't by the way.

His younger sister Bethany is a cheerful, lovable, caring person but she had a very fiery temper and she wasn't to be messed with. She was very hard to control or reason with if angry and upset.

She's very difficult to reason with and can't be easily influenced.

The gazes and comments that were passed to him as he was admired didn't get to him. He really despised women. He walked further and saw Bethany sitting on one of the benches.

He exhaled hard as he moved towards her preparing for her combat of words and anger. She did as he expected but he didn't react. She gave him a look and walked ahead with her hand bag leaving while the security helped her carry her luggage.

Richard follows her and shakes his head because he halfly expected the reaction.

In the car, he sat next to her and placed his hand on her hair but she swats his hand off.

"Don't touch me!" She said with a stern look on her face. She sat facing the other side of the window. After a while of sitting quietly, she turned with annoyance.

"I had waited for more than thirty minutes , I clearly told you not to be late but it seemed like you couldn't even follow such a little request of mine," She said again looking away.

"I am really sorry, I had some works to finish. I wanted to be here on time, believe me."

Bethany smile as her annoyance calmed and she stretched her hands for an embrace. He hugged her in return.

" I was actually teasing, I only just returned," She said in his arm and he shook his head at her behaviour and they separated.

Bethany began to talk about her trip and how much stress she went through at work. They both talked and laughed, Bethany had really missed her brother who spoiled her with everything and even his attention.

They got to their family's estate the Downs Mansion, They met their mother outside waiting to welcome them. The Mansion was painted with white and gold and was very beautiful and large. The mansion had a garden with a pool and fountain shaped with a beautiful carving.

The front door was made of the best furniture. The inside of the house was breathtaking with it's magnificent and expensive interior.

The huge chandelier provided light in the room as the family walked inside chatting happily, Mr downs stood at the middle of the living room and Bethany hurried to hug her father who hugged her in return with a pleased smile. He looked so proud at her.

"My little princess is now a grown woman," He said smiling brightly, then he turned to look at his son, Richard who was also getting pampered by his mother.

"Do you even get enough sleep at all. You are always over working and I told you to come home to dinner some times," Mrs Downs said in a scolding tone. Richard rolled his eyes and walked up to the dinning when the butler told them dinner was served.

The family sat down to have dinner, they ate while conversing awhile.

"How was your latest business trip?" Mr Downs asked Richard after dinner.

"It was profitable as expected," Richard replied and Mr downs nodded in approval.

"We have an invitation to a dinner party, most of the business partners would be there and I would love it for you to attend," Mr Downs said and Richard gave it a brief thought.

"Your mother would like the whole family to be present on that day," Mr Downs said to his son who agreed.

" I will clear up my schedule then, Dad, " He said.

"That's good. How is Sophie?" His father asked a suprising question and Richard blinked.

" She is fine,"Richard replied and Mr Downs nodded.

" We hope you engage her soon and you both get married."

Richard laughed uneasily.

" I would like to be in my room now,"Richard said standing up to his feet. He did not like where the conversation could go

" Good night son,"

" Good night to you too Dad".