Excitement soared through Andrea's veins,a smile taking over her features.
In all Andrea's twenty five years of existence,she has never had a boyfriend nor a lover.
She once had a crush back in high school but charlotte had eyes on the same guy so Andrea decided to let go of her crush for the sake of Charlotte's happiness.
Over the years,Andrea has gotten a lot of men who showed interest in her but she never gave anyone a chance because deep down,Andrea was scared.
She had watched movies on rejection and breakups and she didn't want to experience any of that.
But with Liam,Andrea felt safe,protected and loved.
Liam was unlike any man,Andrea had ever encountered.
Liam never wore his emotions on his sleeves but his insides were blazing with emotions,he always wore a hardened expression on his face,his thin lips always pressed together in a frown,his black eyes holding no sign of emotion.
But with Andrea,Liam found every need to smile.
What started as a meaningless likeness has morphed into love.
Liam Walton never imagined himself falling in love because he had the mentally that women were nothing but pawns of pleasure,they're meant to be used,given money and tossed aside but when his eyes landed on Andrea's blue ones for the first time,he felt a leap in his chest and butterflies erupting in his stomach.
"Yes"Andrea exclaimed,pulling Liam off the floor and into a tight hug,the smell of after shave and strong cologne flared through her nostrils.
Andrea never imagined herself with a Billionaire,she thought of them as nothing but proud men,who cared only about money but after getting to know one,she realizes she was wrong and not all Billionaires are the way she had imagined.
Liam Walton came into her life,rendering her so much help and making her feel protected.
Every time Liam's hand brushes Andrea's hand,she feels heat radiate all over her body,Every time,Andrea stares into Liam's black orbs,she feels warmth erupt through her body.
Andrea has fallen hard for Liam and she could no longer deny it.
"NO"Luciana's voice pierced through the silence,her eyes blazing with rage,her hand rolled into fist under the table.
Luciana has had enough of Andrea.
Today was Luciana's father funeral and Liam decided to ask Andrea to be his girlfriend.
Luciana couldn't help the rage that was burning inside her,Luciana needed to end Andrea to ensure Liam becomes hers.
She won't seat and watch Luciana take Liam away from her
Luciana was about to stand up and match towards Andrea and Liam,when she felt a hand on her rolled fist.
Luciana's eyes landed on charlotte and charlotte shot her a small smile while nodding her head
"Not now"charlotte whispered
Luciana took a deep breath and faked a smile towards a confused Andrea and a jaw clinched Liam.
"NO,you can't be his girlfriend on an empty stomach,so why don't we all seat and eat then we could celebrate afterwards?" Luciana suggested,her pink lipstick cracking as she faked a bigger smile
A smile took over Andrea features as she sat Liam down and took a plate to dish food for him.
A ball of disgust kicked through Luciana's lungs as she watched Andrea carefully dish:chicken,rice and salad into the plate,gently placing it on the table.
"Thank you girlfriend"Liam winked towards Andrea,shooting her a huge smile as she sat down next to Liam.
Andrea took a bite of the chicken,the flavored crispy taste making her moan in satisfaction.
"This is so good" Andrea praised taking a spoonful of chicken
Smiles took over Luciana and charlotte faces as they watch Andrea eat
"So,Liam,now that my father is dead,I'm looking to expand his company" Luciana blurted,her eyes now glued on Liam.
Luciana couldn't help the spray of betrayal that took over her heart.
Luciana had a deal with Liam but he went ahead and broke it.
Luciana vows to punish Liam for double crossing her but not right now,she would punish him after Andrea is out of the picture.
She would cause Liam tears just like he did to her,she would do everything in her power to break Liam,leaving him no choice than to kneel to her.
"What do you've in mind?"Liam simply asked,his tone low and uninterested,his eyes glued to his food
"I was thinking we could put heads together and merge our companies,if two of the best companies merge shares,we would be unstoppable in the market,people won't think twice before picking us. It's a win win situation,it won't only give Waltz limited the push it needs but it would also bring more profits and shares" A smile settled on Luciana's voice as she watched Liam's eyes twitch
"I don't think that's a good idea"
Liam knows everything about rich entitled women like Luciana,there's always a over thought plan behind every decision.
Liam knew this was one of Luciana's schemes to get him but Liam is always one step ahead of her.
Like every entitled women Liam had come across Luciana was no different and tricking her into framing herself was one of the easiest thing Liam had,had to do.
To Liam,Luciana was gullible and easy to manipulate,Luciana was like a light switch that could easily be turned on and off,if the right button is pushed
"Why babe? She has a good point and I know how much you love waltz limited,you should give this a try" A soft voice encouraged,jolting Liam out of his thoughts.
Andrea…she was the complete opposite of Luciana:Nice,sweet,kind and beautiful in and out.
Liam couldn't imagine himself with any other woman but Andrea,she was perfect for him,she always understood him,always encouraged him,always stood by him and unlike the other women he had encountered,Andrea didn't care about his wealth but the problem was that Andrea was too nice,she always tries to find the light in people even when there is none,if only she knew what Luciana had in mind.
But Andrea wasn't entirely wrong,Liam loves Waltz limited,he started the company in loving memories of his sweet mother and he couldn't just let all his hard work fall apart but to him,merging companies with Luciana didn't seem like a solid idea but if he doesn't agree to Luciana's idea,she would keep asking questions,trying to make Liam snap and Liam couldn't endure that.
"You're right,merging companies would be great for waltz limited"Liam placed his huge veiny hand on Andrea's tiny hands and gave it a little squeeze,a shy blush invading her features.
"Thank you for making me see that babe" Liam's lips brush Andrea's blushed cheeks
Anger and tears clouded Luciana's vision as she watched Liam and Andrea encourage in conversation,Andrea's cheeks turning redder than a tomato.
Luciana didn't deserve any of this. Today was her father's funeral and Liam had the audacity to ask Andrea out in front of her,without considering her feelings.
Luciana tried to blink the tears away but it was to no avail,the tears gushed down her eyes,mascara slipping down with it.
It was not fair…that should be her blushing,that should be her feeding Liam chicken,that should be her blushing but Liam choose Andrea.
Liam choose Andrea
And not her
Luciana wouldn't accept that,she couldn't accept that,Liam is meant for her and she would make him hers even if it's the last thing she does.
Where was charlotte comforting hand when she needed it? Luciana thought to herself as she diverted her gaze away from the Liam and Andrea love show to charlotte.
Charlotte's face was pale,her back rested on the chair,her brown eyes red and saggy,her mouth hanging open,her arms lazily resting by her sides.
Fear crept in as Luciana yelled,grabbing the attention of both Liam and Andrea.