His Wicked Game

Chapter 1

Love

"You are so beautiful, Love! We really made a good decision in choosing you!" the president of the company was overjoyed as he stared at me because I had received a series of projects once again. I just smiled and turned in the direction in front of the screen. I was extremely surprised when I read the next project.

Une Femme Magazine November Issue

"Chris, what does this supposed to mean? I told you before I signed a contract that I won't accept a project with sexy magazines!" I asked with a hint of frustration and annoyance in my voice. Due to my outburst, everyone's attention was diverted to me. Lisa, my manager, immediately stood up and tried to calm me down.

"Love, don't you think it's about time? It will be perfect in time for your birthday, you're going to be twenty-one! and your parents already agreed so? I see no problem" Chris answered while explaining calmly and then proceeded to tell his secretary to go on the next slide. They went on the next slide and there I saw the cover magazine of my sisters in Une Femme.

"You clearly have the body for it Love! Just like your sisters, you will look great in front of the best-selling men's magazine" Tuloy ni Chris while looking at other staff for their approval.

"Besides it's no different from some of your style right? Classy, risque, sexy, and hot. You don't have to do much work Love it's literally in your family's genes so don't waste it." Alma the creative director said agreeing.

Then I realized they are going to put me through the same path as my siblings. This all over again, nothing has changed my parents still expect me to be like my siblings. I couldn't argue anymore so I just stood up and left the meeting room.

"Love!" Christ and Lisa called out as I walk away. I started to speed up my walk and went down to the parking lot while digging for the key in my bag. When I saw Lisa approaching and running towards me and I immediately shut the car door.

"Lavinia, what are you doing? Come out we can talk about it and decline the project" Worry-filled Lisa's voice as she tried to convince me to go back. Ignoring her concerns I started the car and drove away from the company. Tears started to fall while I was driving towards my condo unit and all of a sudden my phone rang. Seeing as to who is calling I have no choice but to answer or else they might do something again.

"Yes, mommy?"

"Your manager called, do whatever you want but don't do something that will put shame in our names!" She quickly reminded dropping the call instantly.

I changed my mind instead of going home dwelling on things I have no control over I'm gonna have fun and get wasted. I quickly took a u-turn and drive towards the mall to buy clothes instead of going home to change. When I got to the mall I quickly put my sunnies on and immediately enter a clothing store. I was just browsing choosing what to buy when two women suddenly approached me.

"Miss Love?" One of the girls asked unsurely.

"Yes" I hesitantly smiled took my sunnies off.

"OMG! It's really you, can we take a picture with you?" The other girl excitedly asked.

"Sure, but please keep don't tell others" I asked them nicely and they just nodded and immediately took out their cellphones. After a couple of minutes of taking a picture and conversing with them, I proceeded to choose the outfit.

I walk to the aisle for tops when I don’t see any dress that interests me. While looking through the racks I finally found the perfect top a crop lace bustier, I immediately picked up my size and excitedly walked into the bottom section. Immediately I picked up a leather skirt with slits on each side and then picked up the black strap heels right beside it. Because the number of people was increasing and I noticed a couple of people secretly taking photos of me, I immediately went to the cashier even though I hadn't tried them on yet. I exhaled loudly when I got out of the clothing store because it was good that I got out right away before my anxiety builds up.

I hurriedly look for the washroom to change before I meet anyone who recognizes me. My excitement grew when I came out of the bathroom stall seeing how it fits me it's quite a basic outfit but it works. As soon as I got in the car I did my make-up putting on a velvet red lipstick and just fixing the eyeliner that I had on earlier a little bit of blush then voila the look is complete. After driving for almost 15 minutes I reached my favourite club, Fair Play. This club is known for being exclusive and only having elite members from politicians, business people, actors, singers, models, and of course billionaires. I love this place although many known people come here the level of privacy and confidentiality is protected. This is one of a few places where I don't feel like I am being watched and a place where no one is secretly taking pictures of me.

When I entered I scanned the main floor first to see if I could join without anyone. When I didn't recognize anyone I walked towards an empty table. About to sit down my phone rang and it instantly lit up my mood when I saw who was calling.

"Come upstairs! VIP room 2" My best friend said almost yelling I just chuckled and hang up and walked upstairs. As I reached the top of the stairs I was welcomed with an immensely tight hug.

"Constancia Marie I can't breathe" I said calmly which made her let go then glare at me. I just laughed seeing her reaction every time I call her by her real name.

"Lavinia it's Monica okay? not whatever that was" She explained sarcastically. I just laughed again because of her facial expression. "Anyways let's go in I want you to meet some people" I just rolled my eyes as she pulls me towards the hallway and we entered room number 2. I was met with four unfamiliar faces when we entered who were having a conversation averting their attention towards us when the door closed. The dark-brown haired guy got up and walked towards our direction and soon the other three followed.

"Hi, Andrew Perez" The first guy said as he raised his hand for a handshake while smiling. I raised mine as well and returned the gesture before introducing myself.

"Nice to meet you! Lavinia, Love for short" He was about to say something when Monica suddenly pulled me towards the other guys direction.

"Love, this is Jasper Angeles" Monica pointed at the guy wearing blue jeans and a black hawaiian shirt that's unbuttoned at the top showing a little bit of his chest. He just smiled and I gave a him a quick smile as well before Monica pulled me towards a guy wearing a navy blue suit "And this is Irvine Galvez"

"You can just call me Vin" He interrupted and walked back to his seat.

"Finally this is Zig Finnegan" she introduced the guy with dirty blonde hair that's also wearing blue jeans with a red striped shirt.

"Everyone this-" Before she could finished Zig interrupted her as he hushed her.

"Seriously Monica, who doesn't know who she is right guys? Asking while looking at the three other guys who just nodded. Monica then just rolled her eyes and directed me to the opposite side of the couch from Zig and Andrew. Monica interrogated me as soon as we were able to sit while she hands me a shot of vodka and lime.

"So what happened?" I honestly don't want to talk about because I know that she's just going to tell me to stand up to my parents so I just changed the topic.

"Where are Claudia and Eli?" Iasked hoping she lets it go but it doesn't seem to work.

"Come on Lavinia spill it, Is it your parents or your siblings?" She asked with a serious tone earning a lough sigh from catching the other guys attention.

"What's the matter? Why are you both so serious" Jasper asked with curiosity while pouring brandy on his glass.

"Something money can't solve?" Andrew continued

"With that family of theirs? I don't think so" Vin suddenly said answering. Before I could answer the door suddenly opened revealing Claudia and a guy who I know extremely well.