LOVING COLE

CHAPTER2

KIARA 'S POV

"Meet me in the cafe near your school", Ardee who had been gone for a week said on a call.

after the whole week of practice i was now able to walk comfortably in heels , im not saying i was not going to fall, but nevertheless i could make 20 steps without holding the wall or anything. I picked my back up and hurriedly moved to the cafe . As usual it was packed to the brim , this made sense as it was most students favorite hanging out spot .

i scanned the crowd for the blonde tall guy almost forgetting 80% of the dudes around were blonde . Fortunately he spotted me and .

"why cant they go home after classes , these rich snobs are just so idle", he sneered .

i wanted to laugh at his blatancy , " They have classes later plus old Murray loves them", not wanting to be caught in any discourse i dragged him across the streets . There was a library right in front of us ." we can go there , its empty, I'm sure",

once we were seated in a corner he pulled the contract right there. worth millions of pounds, no one in my entire bloodline had ever touched that much money , i pulled my pen to sign ,but having studied law, I decided to take my time ." its valid come on ", i negotiated for that amount , i want whats best for you, you gotta trust me baby ", he knew i dud not like the endearing names but anyway he continued using them. "we are in London Ardee , everyone is trying to survive , doesnt matter who they hurt in the process", that seemed to hit a nerve ." you are right , take your time ,we have alot of time ,but need to take shots of you ".i nodded my head as i went back to reading the contract.

nothing seemed off , i took out my phone and took some pictures before signing it which had mr man shaking his head . "you are going to walk for paris fashion week so be ready ". i googled the dates just to find out it was supposed to be the following week."thats way too fast , dont you think i need time to practice and make myself familiar ",

" you will learn on that stage ,cmon we have to get those picture ", he said as he pulled me out once again at this point i felt like i was his pet , being dragged in the streets of London by a 6 feet man wasn't some normal occurerence at least to me.

soon we were in the studio , i stood there awkwardly as Ardee's friend took my pictures. I couldn't pose to save my life , i realized this during my undergrad" you cant stand there like a fricken pole , don't be a donut now" clearly done with me he moved to the front to demonstrate " relax we were taking head shots and well she is doing fine", his friend defended me , i looked st him gratefully his friend was a nut case and i was stuck with him for a while . The session came to an end and we were once back again in the streets ,only difference he was not dragging me .

"You did well, you deserve dinner tonight," he offered.

"I'm no longer a fricken pole or a donut now,"I replied playfully. I wasn't mad, I just wanted to see the man's reaction.

" About the footballer ?"

"Be patient. Once we successfully close that fashion week, we will be aiming for bigger things ,and that's where he will come in"his eyes were twinkling once more ,he was such a calculating man, i aimed to be dustlike him ,but for now i was his victim. I was going to stay close to him long enough to learn his tricks. those are the rules of the playbook after all.

we went to the Indian restaurant and ordered our buttered chicken , the perfect way to spend other people's money or should i day my money ."why the hell does your b***h ass country have such a weak passport anyway?' he asked mid meal.

"i don't know maybe ask the dumb leaders?' i hated it too i spend thousands to apply for my visa here , it was even by goodluck that i was accepted .

"i have to get your traveling documents and work permit too, thats expensive, Kiara", he was back to first nsame basis now so i knew it was serious .

"you will have to work as double g hard so that i wont feel the pain. Remember you got several shows in US too , so more money."

"they don't sponsor work visas there or not ";i asked wondering why we were discussing this in the first place.

" i thought you were from here ", he serously claimed .

" you must be joking right now , my accent is clearly East African!"

"And i know many East Africans born here so ?"

not bothering with him anymore i turned around to ask for the bill.

" you wont ignore this now will you Kiara?"

"I don't now maybe go and explain te issue ,you are the agent Ardee ".

" im sorry , i will do that tommorow , continue practicing if you have anything you need to clarify call me "he said as he dropped me off at my flat .

"you look tired what happened ?'my girl as bubbly as ever asked , but before i could answer she continued , " my daughter will be moving in with me next week hope you are okay wit it".

" she is your daughter, Hellie. Why would i have a problem with that ?"

from the way her eyes were moving, i knew it was going to be something absurd.

" her dad too , he recently lost his job and they might be evicted soon, but i promise he wont have access to your side and wont be here permanently."

"i pulled her in to a hug. She really did not need to explain herself, plus with the contract i could afford a unit all alone. Once I landed good money, I would help her out i promised myself this.

"It's okay sweetie, he can stay as long as he wants. You are all family after all."