Broken Strings – Chapter 4
MELISSA QUIZON
“Aunt Linda, you look more appealing than the last time we met.” An elderly woman turned around, and a wide smile flashed on her face when she saw him. Wright greeted her warmly as we entered the expensive boutique.
After my last subject, he immediately brought me here. He told me to find a dress that fits an unknown event.
that mouth of yours. Just like my brother.” She said as he hugged him.
d and kissed her forehead.
birthday, my dearest nephew.”
ntie.”
d anxious because he will finally introduce me to his parents. I hope they are kind to people like me.
k that I’m after Wright’s money. I do love him. So much that it
ciate.
d lied to her about doing overnight school works.
st Wright and
ng I can provide.
elf in deep thought.
out this?”
d put kissed the back of my palm while his eyes are focused on me. “That’s why we’re here. I want her t
said?
for you, young lady.”
tly. I guess, people who belong to high society doesn’t want to have any connection with the people who belong in the lowest rank.
suring my body.
maybe I could pay monthly, would that be alright, ma’am?” I said nervously.
best of me. He took me to places I’ve never reached before.
nd before her, nervous and anxious. And she laughed at
think?”
lace like this.”
hing and Wright has everything. Naturally, people will think that I’m after his m
ve to prove that I’m not after his—”
dearest, save the explanation for tonight. I am nothing but his aunt.” She stood up in front of me and smiled gently. “I understand you, young lady. Just for the record, we do not look down on anyone. My husband is from a family
best will follow.”
but hugged
ter.”
ut of the room and Aunt Linda told me to wait until the dress was fixed to my size. I went to see Wright and
a secret
eetly.
“Why?”
e.”
gift to me.”
.”
sun sets and Aunt Linda called me to try the dress. I let Wright go and walked inside the fitting room. The two staffs helped me dress up while the
to this kind of extravagant clothes. Wearing pants and a shirt is enough for me, but when I met Wright, I started wearing skirts and blouses. That’s because I don’t want to hear people say that his girlfriend looks olde
ut my hair.
figure, then back up again to my face.
”
I look okay?
reath away.”
untie. “Aunt Linda?”
e of her brows. “Young lady, are yo
iful. I can’t recognize myself in the mirror!”
burn the clothes you wore.”
…” Wright warned.
a while ago.”
what?”
s.”
rned to me. I beamed. “I won’t tell
observation, Aunt Linda didn’t thre
ts to anyone. My dearest nephew, you hurt my
ed to hear.”
ines of his body, emphasizing its fierce masculinity.
it up.
being with me on my special day.”
th you even if it
eet are killing me.”
lease get us some comfortable shoes? My girl isn’t used to stilettos.”
fore leaving.
h heels.”
e shoes are the perfect match in her
ed—”
t.”
, ma’am.”
ess, Wright always helps me.
o him. This freaking jerk!
ake
.
look down, walk straight, get your man back!” Aunt Linda whispered.
took two steps when I tripped again. The women helped me not to get on my knees. When I look at Wright, his arm is wrapped around the woman’s waist.
red at him. He raised both of h
and the back of my head hit his chest.
her side, Wright.”
hat he did.
rse.” His face came close to my ear and whispered. “You are te
sweet child. Good luck and I’ll see you at the party.”
“Thank you, Aunt Linda.”
d I gave him a quick kiss. His eyes widened.
ly.
his lips and stared at me, dumbfounded. After he recovered from that, his lips curved a seductive smile. “Damn. Was that yo
”
ng.”
Wright lowered his head and claimed my lips in a deep kiss, I melted against him, my hands tangling in his hair as my breath escaped me on a whispering sigh of pleasure.
round me, his manly fingers digging into my skin with just enough pressure to tantalize without hurting me. His tongue dancing with mine as our teeth nipped at lips and we gasped into each other
midnight? What happened? Change of plans?”
rted my eyes from him. “I think you turned me into a kissing monster.”
been keeping in your closet for so long.”
ed. We got out of the car and went to their garden because that was where the celebration would be held.
here. Am I going to alright? I feel like people will eat me alive.
did Wright choose me? I was nothing compared to th
ous. I’m here.”
ir at the back. “Wright, what if—”
Melissa.” He said in a serious tone. “Don’t overthink. I am with you. I won’t go anywhere.”
.”
me and whisper to each other. I swallowed the lump on my throat and focus on Wright. If he is with me, others don’t matter. We stopped in front of a couple. The middle-aged woman looked at me from my head down to my toe.
party.”
he isn’t my friend. She’s my girl.”
a’am.”
to do?!
make me laugh, Wright.”
. You asked me one time— why am I smiling out of nowhere? Yup, she’s the reason.”
s widened. “B-But… But, how did this h
—”
t’s not talk about her,” Wright said in an authoritative voice.
t? Who’s Claire?
lence and offered his hand to me. “Nice to meet you, young lady. What’s your name again?”
different aura. I feel like I’m talking to Aunt Linda. Maybe they are sibling.
.
son is grown up. He knows what he’s doing. We can’t push our decision to him.”
Sean—”
Ssh. Chill out, my love. Everything’s under control.” He held hi
old you it’s alright. Dad likes you.”
g something from me?”
ed, but he recovered immediately.
h, baby. I’m not keeping anything from you.” I am not convinced. “Babe, don’t s
.”
pulled me closer and caressed my exposed back. “I’m excited about your gift. Can’t wait for
ou.”
n’t want Wright to be worried.
ight hand. My head was also leaning against his chest. I heard his heartbeat, and it calms me. He feels at home.
et hurt?” He said softly in my ear.
my knees.”
to sit down for a while?”
e this for a while.” I slowly placed both my hands on his neck. Then, he encircled
ress up like this.” He chuckled and buried his face on my neck. “Where’s your gift? It’s past midnight.”
r pad.”
how did it—”
I have my ways.”
er bear the pain in my feet. He also ignores the people who greet him. We got to the parking lot. We imme
so excited?” I trie
or the red ribbon and put it on top of my head. I cleared m
looking around. It’s right here. I’m right here, baby.”
the distance between us, he put his finger on my chin and raised it. Our eyes met.
not pushing you to this.”
on my own will.” I whispered
you su
“Yes.”
more than anything.
and unsnapped my bra, letting it fall, leaving my breasts bare to his eyes. I to
hen I stood in all my naked glory in front of him, waiting for him to make the next move or to tell me what I should do. I didn’t have to wait too long.
eath and then slowly walked towards me, stopping ju
me and I felt my nipples harden to peaks as his gaze swept over me again. He picked me up, took me to his room and put me down on the bed.