CHAPTER ONE
The sun rays blinded my eyes as I squinted to check what time it was ."f**k I cursed under my breath it was 8:30am
"It's almost nine Tasha ,come downstairs before I come up there and drag you outta bed" mom yelled from the kitchen
"I'll be down in a minute mom "
I skidded across the room and went into the bathroom, hurriedly brushed my teeth and took my bath . stepping outta the shower I dried my hair vigorously with a hand drier and frantically searched my closet for what to wear ,I picked a yellow sundress and a white sneaker , hurriedly rolled my hair into a messy bun and jogged downstairs to meet mom and dad .
Anyways I'm Tasha Owen the only daughter and heir to the Owen's shoe empire I'm a very shopisticated and bubbly teenager,I'm always excited on a normal day but I'm super excited coz I'm finally 18yrs old . Throughout the past few weeks I've been patiently be legal .
"Good morning Dad , morning mom "
I greeted happily as I sank into one of the chairs
"Morning cupcake and happy birthday"
"Thanks Mom " I beamed happily
"Happy birthday princess "dad said as he ruffled my hair
"Thanks Dad uhm.....my friends organized a party for me tonight..."
They both exchanged looks and said nothing
"Please mom don't say no " I gripped her hands almost at the brink of tears
"Okay fine since it's your day you're free to go out and have fun "
"Phew thanks Dad and Mom I said happily as I grabbed a piece of bread and rushed out .
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DAVID KESSELER .....
He stood at the window pane and watched the scenario outside with his hands across his back . He's DAVID KESSELER of the KESSELERS empire , the most feared man in the country he looks very dashing with his icy blue eyes and perfect face that makes every woman go weak in the knees . He barely talk or smile everyone is scared of him both his employees and his business associates because he'll kill anyone that dares get in his way or questions him . He has a big secret ......
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TASHA OWENS
I waited impatiently for classes to end immediately the bell rang signalling the end of lessons I grabbed my bag and joined the moving crowd out of the class .On my way to the cafeteria I linked up with my friends Claire and Joan
"Hey birthday girl you look really good today " Claire beamed happily
" I hope you're ready for tonight's showdown "
"I'm more than ready my parents already gave me permission " I answered joyfully
"Wow that's cool " Joan said .
FAST FORWARD...... EVENING TIME
Tasha Owens
I sat in front of the dressing mirror and applied finishing touches on my makeup when mom knocked and came in
"Hey honey I can see you're all set "
"Yes mom I'm so excited"
"I know dear .Anyways I have a little gift for you"
"What is it mom ??" I asked excitedly
She stood up and walked towards me putting a diamond necklace with a pendant shaped like an animal's head
"This necklace has been passed down from generation to generation , my mother handed it over to me when I clocked 18 and now I'm giving it to you protect it with all your heart it'll always guide you"
"Okay mom thanks "
"Okay baby have fun and make sure you stay away from trouble" she said and kissed me on the forehead
Mrs Owens
I walked into the room sadly
"Have you given it to her??" My husband asked
"Yes I have " I replied
He got up and hugged me tightly
"Don't worry honey she'll be fine trust me "
"I can't stand it George" I cried into his shoulders
"Shush baby everything will be fine "
" I hope so "
"Now clean your tears and let's go to sleep" he said kissing me on my fore head
I sniffled , got into bed and drifted to sleep ....
T.B.C
©Stacia .
