Chapter 50
Erica's POV
"So what is going to happen now?" I asked after a long time of silence.
Cassandra was sitting close to me, while Damian stood at the far end of the sitting room. We have been deliberating on how to handle the marriage issue between Damian and Cassandra.
The press has gotten wind of it, and it was slowly becoming the talk of town. I just sat down there feeling bad and guilty, because I somehow feel this was my fault. I mean, if I had just accepted Damian the first time we met, all these troubles won't be happening.
"I'm so sorry guys, I did not know how this got out so fast" Cassandra said, sounding genuinely sorry, from her tone of voice.
"Its alright Cassandra" Damian said as he walks towards us.
"I should be the one saying sorry, I should have just told him it was a rumor when he called me, I am so confused, this is why I hate bringing press into my personal life, they have a way of escalating things" Damian said, frustration and anger evidence in his voice.
"I think the wedding should still go on" I said.
I know its the dumbest thing to say but I don't see anything way out.
"What are you saying, no one is getting married" Damian said, brushing what I just said aside.
"Just please hear me first" I said, to get Cassandra and his attention.
"The wedding should go on as planned, but Cassandra should refuse to show up on her wedding day. This is in other to give the impression that she does not love you, or better still that she dumped you and ran away from the wedding.
That way she is free from every sort of stigmatization, and her father might finally understand her plight of not wanting to marry you" I said, hoping I was able to make some sense, because I actually sound dumb to my own self.
"I think that would work, that's a perfect idea" Cassandra said as her face brightens up.
"Or I could just call your dad and tell him, we were never in love, while you tell him about your sexual preference and we get this all mishaps over with in no time" Damian said directing his attention to Cassandra.
I actually feel Damian's right, its better that way. But on a second thought that would be really selfish. I mean, Cassandra stood by Damian all these while, and now that he is gotten his own happily ever after, he is just going to dump her to sort out her own by issues by herself? That's not right.
"I think Erica's idea is better" Cassandra said.
"I know you are really anxious Damian, for you guys to be together, but please after the wedding is canceled you can have all that, I need something as hard as running away from my wedding, to drive home my points when trying to conceive my dad of what I want" Cassandra added.
Damian looked at me as if seeking my permission before saying anything, I just smiled at him and nodded a go ahead to him.
"Okay, before I agree to this plan of yours, promise to do one thing for me" Damian said feasting his gaze on me. I looked at him wondering what his request might be.
"What is it?" I asked, looking at him suspiciously.
"I want you to start working at the head office with me" he said mischievously.
"Why, I'm fine where I am" I said wondering why he would want me to come over to his office.
"Yes I think its best she stays at her current position so as not to get people suspicious of you guys dating or anything" Cassandra quickly chipped in my defense.
"Choose, its either you come with me, or there will be no fake wedding" Damian said to me as he uses his eyes to seduce me, completely ignoring what Cassandra had said.
"okay fine, I will come with you" I said smiling and blushing at his teasing. I turned to see Cassandra blank face forcing in a smile as soon as she saw me.
"So what's next" I asked.
"Whatever it is can wait till Monday, this weekend I want to spend with my son and baby mama" Damian quickly said, as his hands wraps itself around my waist while placing soft kisses on my neck. I unconsciously started giggling at his teases.
"I will leave you guys to have your fun" Cassandra said as she stood up to leave.
"Thank you Cassandra" Damian said to her. She smiled and mumbled you are welcome as she walks out of the apartment. Before I could register what was going on, I felt my legs lifted from the floor as Damian carried me bride style to his bedroom upstairs.
He kicked the door open with his legs and gently place me on the bed, while climbing on to the space beside. He took possession of my lips in a hot and intense manner as I could feel my lips fuller after he left them for my neck.
We made sweet passionate love over and over again, we were both like insatiable animals on heat. When we had finally exhausted all of our strength, we fall back on the bed panting heavily as we gasped for breath.
"I love you so much Erica" I heard him say before drifting into sleep and soon the room was filled with little snore sound from.
"I loved you first" I said placing a tiny kiss on his lips while he sleeps. Soon I too drifted asleep.
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Cassandra POV
I left Damian's apartment feeling miserable and angry. I can't believe he was finally going to slipped out of my hands. Yes, it is truth that I am not in love with him, but I had hoped we could learn to love each after our arranged marriage.
He kicked against it, the moment our parents agreed for us to be married in other to straighten the family bond. I had to quickly think of how to keep him close, that was how I told him I was a lesbian, so he won't have issues with been with me.
I had to listen him talk about his Erica every time I went visiting him, I pretended to give him a listening ear, when in my deepest of hearts, I wanted him for myself.
Who wouldn't love or want Damian Anderson? He is tall, he is handsome, caring and to top the chart, he is a secret billionaire.
Who needs love when there is so much money flying around. Damian is a big spender and he has unknowingly been helping me sponsor my secret addiction.
With the global economy meltdown, the prize of purchasing coke and other hard drugs from the street has tripled. My father hardly gives me money because he is one of the very few people who is aware of my addictions.
I stopped at the entrance of a building I have become familiar with over the years. I rested my hands on the stereo while taking in a deep breath, after which I unlock the booth of my car.I came down and went to bring out my clothes and accessories before closing the booth and ensuring the car was lock.
I got to the entrance and I gave the bouncers a knowing smile, I entered the club house with loud music blasting from the DJ. My hidden demon starts unveiling itself.
"You are late" Vicenzo shouted at me immediately he saw me walk into the dressing room shooting murderous stares at me.
"I know, I will make it up to you" I said as I quickly took off my clothes and hurriedly put on my white feathered lingerie with blue sequence.
Vicenzo is the one in charge of the club house where I work as a stripper. the club is owned by his brother, Gabriel. A ruthless mafia Don.
I can feel his eyes on my sensitive spots as I hurried through my things. He pulled me closer to himself, while teasing me with his breath that smelled from marijuana and alcohol.
"How do you plan to make it up to me" he asked as his hands run through my body, his hands were hard against my delicate skin.
"I could give you a lap dance" I said teasingly
"I want you tonight after the show" he said biting on my ear. I became excited, because I knew there will be lots of fun with him tonight.
"Let her go" a familiar voice said from behind me, I turned to see that my best friend was fully dressed and ready to kick start the show.
Vicenzo snared at her as he let go of my waist while walking out of the dressing room.
"Are you ready" she asked smiling as she drops her red rope to reveal an all red lingerie and accessories.
"Ready as I can ever be" I said, smiling back at her. Just then, the DJ started addressing the crowd of horny and sex starved men waiting anxiously to see us.
"Are you ready for the baddest and sexiest of them all?" The DJ asked.
"Yesssssss!! Bring the bitches out!" the
Crowd roared.
"lets welcome Case and Sophia" to the pole he shouted, as I walked out with Sophia, formerly known as Sophia Anderson.
