CHAPTER 1

"this is not fair caro, you have to join us. it's my birthday!" Syarla insisted

"you know I won't be able to, have you forgotten what they're like? they'll never let me go." I said apologetically

Yes, I am 22 and not allowed to attend my friend's birthday. Syarla and I have known each other for three years now, we meet at work, which is mike's coffe shop we hit it off almost immediatelly.

Syarla knows everything about me and my situation with my dad, She has always been there for me and stuck by my side.

I haven't heard or seen my mom since the day she was dragged out of the house, 8 years ago. I've tried asking my dad about it but it always end up into an argument or my dad slapping me.

"your step-mother is a bitch, Nana." Syarla huffed

Dad married Steffy just for money and she married him because my dad is a good businessman and she needed someone to look after her company. I was already unsettled when dad brought her home, you can imagine the shock I went into when I found out she had a daughter Elly. she is just as bad as her mother, if not more.

what people do for money, I thought so disgusting. ever since I've learnt the power money has, I've always been weary about the people who have it. money changes one into a monster, hence my dad being the way he is.

"I know, Im sorry but I can't help it. I'm not allowed to live my life the way I want." I told her

"I know, you need to stand up for yourself. But, no matter what, I'll always be here for you." she said with a small laugh, "your life is honestly what hell would be like." she added

"yeah, I know." I sighed

"why don't you run away from them?"

"I've told you this before Syarla, he will find me, he has resources. working in this cafe is the only time I get to be happy, I want to be happy but happiness is just not for me. I'm not lucky like others to move and do things according to my wishes."

I didn't want to work in Steffy's company, that my dad runs now. So, I decided to work here in this cafe. they only agreed to it because Elly took my side as she didn't want any competition for the company's heir.

"I'm sorry Nana, I..."

"it's oke." I whispered

Syarla took me in a tight hug, she's the only person who cares.

I wish my mom was rich, then maybe the situation would have been different, that dad would have never told her to leave and...

tears flew down my cheeks, Syarla realized I was crying and broke the hug.

"please don't cry Nana, God is not that bad. he will make everything right."

I gave her a small smile and wiped my tears, I know nothing like that is gonna happen. I have faced too much to believe in miracles, but I didn't want to cry on my best friend's birthday.

"Ok, so you go and enjoy, everyone will be already there, waiting I'll be heading for home now." I said, giving her a small hug

"take care, don't cry and if those so called parents of yours say anything to you. just give me a call, I'll show them their right places." she smirked

Yes, she is capable of it. there was a time when she visited me while Steffy was in the house too. Steffy came to me and started scolding me for no reason and then Syarla took my stand and literally warned her not to ever 'bark' on me. Syarla's words, not mine. the look on Steffy's face was worth watching.

Syarla can do it, she is independent and strong whereas I am a coward, yes I am.

I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard an angry voice.

"what the **** are you dreaming of??" Steffy shouted

"you here?" I asked, what is she doing over here??

"yes, I was passing by so thought to remind you that you have to pick up the jewelry from the shop, for Elly. don't you dare forget it, and take these." she said and took out a credit card and some cash from her bag. "here keep this, I know you won't be having any."

I am a very pantient person but this is the one thing that makes me go mad. I hate people who flaunt their money as if they can buy everything with it. I snatched it from her hand and stuffed it in my bag.

"don't show me your anger, do you want me to tell this to your dad??" she threatened

I fear him, every time Steffy complains about me disobeying her, I have to face his wrath. he never listens to me and if I try to give any explanation he just slaps me for arguing with him. looking myself in my room and crying my heart out with a picture of mom in my hand is a part of my daily routine now.

"oh no please." I pleaded

"then it's better you do what I've told you to." she said and walked out of the cafe.

Derry came to me after she left. Derry is in his mid twenties with blonde hairs and a lean yet good looking physique, He really has an attractive face which forces girls to give him a second look. He works in this cafe and is really a sweet person to talk to.

"Hey caro! who was she?" he asked, looking at door

"A relative" I said casually

"she didn't seem to be happy" he said, frowning a bit.

"yeah, she is like that. Well, I need to go somewhere bye see u tomorrow.." I smiled and walked out of my work place, sitting in my car I drove off the jewelry shop.

Reaching there, I drove my car towards the parking area. there wasn't much place and I had to park my car between the two already there.

Bump!

shit! I quickly got out of my car to look at the trouble, I caused.

The car behind mine was a very expensive and luxurious one. I went near to have a better look. there was a huge scratch, with a dent, at the front and the right head light was cracked.

Oh no! it was a spyker! this car definitely belongs to someone very rich and I scratched it! Not just scratched it, it has a dent and even the head lights are broken! God, help me! I really don't want to have an argument with someone that rich. I just lose my sanity when someone shows me the power of their money.

"What the hell did you do to my car!?" came an angry roar.

Holy Crap!

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