male lead

Name: Nadir

He is the king of Habz empire . He inherited the throne from his dad king Hazm who died a year ago

He is straight forward and serious man

Female lead

Name: Calla an orphan who lives with her aunty

Her parents died in a car accident ten years ago. Her aunt adopted her for the sake of the shiny inheritance her parents left her

She is kind , charming and playful....she doesn't mind what her aunt tells her

Janice

Calla's best friend

she's loving and supportive...she has been with Calla since childhood

Zoe/Adam

Nadir's cousin

he's troublesome and naughty...not on good terms with Nadir

He desires to be the emperor and take everything from Nadir

Gwen

a rich CEO of a modeling company

she is hardworking and ambitious

hopping you guys will love the characters

IN ROCKVILLE CITY

CALLA'S POV

Ever since I was a kid my parents were the only people who loved besides Janice no has ever cared about me

My aunt Jennie is cold ruthless woman the only reason she agreed to take me in was because of my inheritance.

She took me to a normal school and sent her children abroad, I've never complained about anything because to aunty Jennie because she is at least someone I could call family

But now I've found someone who....who seems to care about me. His name is Derek...I don't know how to explain it...but whenever I see him I feel like butterflies in my stomach

We are still friends but I am thinking of taking our relationship to the next level.....but the only thing I am afraid of is what Derek thinks of me... what if he sees me just as a friend

Anyways I am ready to take the risk and open up to him

JANICE'S POV

I've been CALLA'S friend from childhood and this is one time I do not approve with what she is about to do. I've seen this Derek guy and we have had lunch together several times , from what I see he is not a guy who would fall for a girl like Calla.

She's too naive to think he likes her...I guess he's just hanging with her because she is fun to be with

I'm afraid someone is going to get hurt having her hopes high may just end up hurting her

HABZ EMPIRE

NADIR'S POV

I hate women.. they're not to be trusted at all

why do l even need to take a personal maid, who knows what they're up to

But one thing I Know is that I must have a personal maid, it's something I can not escape but looking at all those girls out there there isn't a single one of them i can trust

ZOE'S POV

This is a great opportunity, soon Nadir will be choosing his personal maid. If I play nice I can use this girl maid to take down Nadir and seize his position

He is not good with women and hates them... that's the hardest part. If only he could trust this maid and let her know about his secrets maybe I can win this war against him

CALLA'S POV

I could hear alarm ringing and rushing I got off bed ...I don't normally get out of bed this fast I always turn around on the bed for minutes before getting up but today......today is different and, special because It's my birthday and I am going to confess my feelings to Derek...

I prepared myself had breakfast with my aunt and uncle but none of them seemed to remember it was my birthday.... anyways It doesn't bother me because didn't expect anything from them

my outfit for the day

I got into the bus and arrived at the University . Everyone looking at me could see just how happy I was....I stood there in front of the building looking forward to what was awaiting me.

Janice held my shoulder from behind. " seems our baby is very happy today..did aunty Jennie change the diapers ooooooor do I have to do it" she joked

" come on what with the diaper thing ...I'm not a baby anymore" I replied

" of course.... because someone is going to confess today" she said giving me an eye I could not understand " do you really have to do it ...you know it's a guy who should confess his feelings first" she added at last

" come-on Janice.... it's the twenty first century no one cares who confesses first these days....don't worry I'm ready with whatever comes next" I said slightly tapping her shoulder

" let's get going we might be late for classes" I shouted while going towards the entrance

I got into class but my mind was not in class at all...I couldn't wait untill break time when I get to have lunch with Derek together as we do most of the time.

As soon as the bell rang I got out with Janice following from behind I sat at our usual post and I couldn't stop myself from smiling when I saw Derek coming . His hands seemed to hold something that he hid on his back.

He approached the table and gave me a wide smile " happy birthday baby Calla" he said as he displayed a bouquet of flowers and a small box in front of me

" ooh woow thank you Derek...I didn't expect this from you, how did you know it was my birthday?" I said taking the gifts from him

" how can I not know... open the gift and see what's inside" he sat on his seat and watched me unwrapping the box

I was excited... in a moment I wished there was a ring inside and he would propose to me...but I guess I was hoping for much..it was a cute phone case with my initials on it. Even though it wasn't what I expected but I was happy because he did remember it was my birthday

" so tell me...do you like it?" he asked taking a sip from his cup

" like? oh Derek...I love it, I could say it's the best gift I have ever get" I said full of joy

DEREK'S POV

It makes me happy to see just how happy she's. she reminds me a lot of.....of her.

If only I could have protected her better I wouldn't have been in this state right now. That night if only I couldn't have let her go things would have been different for now.

Everyone says I bring bad luck to people around me...is it true ...is it why my parents died the moment I was born, my uncle got into an accident and is now crippled....and my girlfriend died two months after we started dating. I think I should keep myself far from Calla too because if anything bad happens to her I won't forgive myself

" are you okay, Derek? you seem far away" Calla finally asked after noticing I had zoomed out

" I'm fine... just thinking about some stuffs...I'm sorry I won't be able to have lunch with you today " I said while standing up. I realized it was time I had to distance myself from them

" where are you going Derek?" Calla asked. " i have some class work I need to take care and I am worried I won't be able to make it on time..." I said looking at Calla it was obvious she wanted me to stay longer but even though I wished I could I knew I had to leave

" ooh it's fine..but will you have time later on , I have something to tell you" she said as she stood up

what did she want to talk about? are my worst fears coming true? but whatever happens I have to end it today for everyone's sake

" I will tell you when I'm free so that you can tell me where we meet" I said softly

I left and went on with my normal schedule but my mind had a lot of questions, what did Calla have tell me

CALLA'S POV

I was with Janice that evening having snacks at our favorite place in the University. I was bragging about how Derek cares about me and he even remembered that it was my birthday and blah blah...that we'll make a good pair as lovers and many other fantasies

" your phone is ringing Calla" Janice told me as I was so busy day dreaming that I had no idea my phone was ringing

It was Derek he was free and he said I will meet him in the library

" good luck baby Calla...just hopping you won't come back heartbroken" Janice added

" thanks dear... no heart is going to be broken" I said will fixing my hair and clothes

I arrived at the library and saw Derek sitting on one of the tables. He waved at me and I went to where he was sitting

" how was your day?" Derek asked giving me a bottle of strawberry juice

" just fine...and beautiful as it should be" I said giving a wide smile

But then I noticed something different in Derek's eyes it's like there was something troubling him or Maybe I was overthinking

" so what is it that you want to talk about" he finally asked

" there is something I have to confess..." I said feeling shy..I tried not to look shy and afraid but I guess he could just see it through me

" confess..." he said looking at me closely

**POV means point of view

just thought I could put Derek's pic too

hope you guys enjoyed the episode

Thank you 😘💜

CALLA'S POV

I could feel my heart bouncing in my chest was I really going to confess? What if he rejects me ? I could see that Derek was waiting to hear what I was going to say.

But for the very least I knew I had to tell him and get over with this. I needed to know my place in his life...

" Calla...'" he called me " I'm listening" he added

" ooh I'm sorry... what I want to say is that...I .... I.." it was hard finishing the sentence knowing of all the possible replies I was going to get " Calla" he called again

" I love you Derek....I ... love you" I said looking down . Finally i said it but... what will his answer be?

" w ...what? you love me?" he asked looking straight into my eyes

" yes Derek..I love you. I want to be with you for the rest of my life" I said trying to read his mind..what was he thinking was he going to reject me

" listen Calla I don't know what made you have this idea but...I see you as a sister..." before he could finish I interrupted " Derek I..." he stopped me " litsen....you and I can't be together. This is for our own good" at this moment I couldn't stop tears from falling I couldn't believe my worst fears coming true

" I treated you the way I did because you are a good girl ...you deserve attention love and care but..... not from me....you deserve someone way more better than me" he checked his wrist watch then came back to me " if my actions made you misunderstand me then I'm sorry.....let's just keep our distance from now... it's better for everyone" he stood picked his bag " bye Calla take care" he left . What followed was I leaning on the table and cried my eyes out ...my chest felt tight my mind had froze I couldn't think of anything at the moment

Five minutes later Janice came to the library I raised my head to see her sitting on the chair " should I say sorry... Derek....he left and asked me to send you home" she said looking at me with worries " will you be okay? can I do anything for you? " she added but I said no word " let's get going..it's almost midnight your aunt must be worried" Sha said standing up and holding my handbag " of...of all" my voice was hoarse and I could not speak well..

" what did you say?" Janice asked looking at me " mghh" I cleared my throat and stood up " I said she is the last personto even care about me" ...." let's go... it's your parents who might be worried" we got out and started leaving..I turned back and watched the building as it shined at night

This was supposed to be the happiest day of my life but it turned out not to be.i felt sick from the inside. Janice made sure I arrived home she said nothing on our way home... she knew me very well and she had just wait until tomorrow when I am ready to open up and express myself.

" thanks Janice you should also get going it's very late" I said as we stood outside our house "okay then take care and make sure you have enough sleep" she said as she gave me a good bye kiss and started going

" call me when you get home" I said " okay" she replied

I walked towards the door when I heard my aunt and uncle fighting. it's normal for them they have fights every now and then because aunty Jennie is pretty good money spender

l decided to go back into the yard and wait untill the quarrel was over. I sat there thinking of what just happened to me

DEREK'S POV

I knew I had done what had to be done..my heart sunk the moment I saw those beautiful eyes crying,but there is nothing I can do about it. She and I can't be together....huuuh what the **** she even had feelings for me..I admit it that part of me wanted to hold her close and kiss those beautiful lips of hers . I wish I could see that beautiful smile every morning when I woke up beside her...but even if I did I'm sure that happiness won't last long because.......I'm cursed and doomed to loose every one that is dear to me.

I'm sorry Calla but we'll have to avoid seeing each other from now onwards

CALLA'S POV

An hour had passed and I could still hear them arguing, they involved me and my parents in their fights. I don't know how I and my parents got into their fights

l decided to go to seashore, it wasn't very far from our house. I sat at the shore litsening at the beautiful sounds of waves crashing against each other. " l hate myself" the words came out of my mouth

" what's...." I stood up after seeing a green light emerging from the water.. later on a Lady dressed in wierd clothes was seen. She seemed weak and fell multiple times before reaching the shore " who are you" I asked her as she approached me

" it's too late...I can't make it" she fell down the moment she finished saying the words

" is she dead? " I asked myself

I have leave here it's not safe anymore but I knew I couldn't leave the lady like that so I called 911 and left. I arrived home and it was quite as if there was no one . I headed straight into my room and threw myself on the bed

Who was that woman...where did she come from? Before I could know it I fell asleep and dreamed of having a Jade ring in my handbag.

I remember to see a similar ring on that woman at the shore

I got up in the morning and went to check my handbag...damn it was there..the Jade ring was in my bag . How did it get in here?