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LEIA DECEIT

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Leia, a young and vibrant twenty-year-old, had just moved to the bustling city of Seattle to live with her parents, whom she had never met until now. Born into a life of financial struggles, Leia was sent to live with her aunts at birth, while her parents worked tirelessly to make ends meet. But now, with her father's health in decline and her mother forced into prostitution to make a living, Leia found herself in a desperate situation as she came back finally after an accident with her aunt after they treated her badly. She hid her true self from the world, including her new best friend Mia, who came from a life of luxury and excess. Mia's family was everything Leia's was not - wealthy, influential, and respected. As Leia and Mia's friendship blossomed, Leia found herself torn between her loyalty to her new friend and the secrets she kept hidden. By day, she was a bright and ambitious student, but by night, she was forced to sell herself to make ends meet. The shame and frustration of her situation weighed heavily on her shoulders, and she couldn't bear the thought of Mia discovering her true reality. But fate had other plans. One fateful night, Leia found herself in the arms of a man she had never met before - Mia's father, Rael. The encounter was accidental, but the consequences would be devastating. Leia's world was turned upside down as she struggled to reconcile her feelings of guilt and shame with the secrets she kept hidden. Little did she know, her life was about to become even more complicated. Leia stood at a crossroads, torn between revealing the truth to Mia and risking their precious friendship, or continuing her secret affair with Rael, Mia's father. But when she chose to move on, her mother's venomous words cut deep, exposing the harsh realities of her life. Her mother's hatred and resentment towards her stemmed from their impoverished background and Leia's inability to provide for herself. With a newfound sense of desperation, Leia turned to Rael as a means of survival, hiding their relationship from Mia and the rest of the world. But as she became entangled in this web of secrets, she found herself falling for Mia's brother, Dale. The complication was suffocating - Leia was caught between her loyalty to Mia, her desire for Rael, and her growing feelings for Dale. As the truth threatened to surface, Leia's world began to unravel. She was trapped in a cycle of lies and deceit, with no clear escape. Her relationships with the people she cared about most were built on shaky ground, and the consequences of her actions loomed large. Would Leia find a way to break free from this toxic cycle, or would she become forever entangled in the secrets and lies that had come to define her life? Mia's eyes blazed with fury as she uncovered the truth about Leia's deceit. The betrayal cut deep, and their once-unbreakable bond was shattered into a million pieces. Mia's hurt and anger transformed her into Leia's worst enemy, and she vowed to make her pay for her treachery. In a desperate attempt to escape the chaos, Leia made a choice that would haunt her forever. She forsake Dale, the man she truly loved, and agreed to marry his father, Rael. Forsaking her friendship, she’ll do anything for money. As she stood at the altar, gazing into Rael's eyes, Leia's heart screamed in protest. She was sacrificing her true love and happiness to secure a future that felt like a prison sentence. Dale, the man she had denied, looked on in anguish, his eyes filled with tears of sorrow and betrayal. And as Leia became Mia’s step mother, it was like the two was drawn into a battle ground and even when she was offered money by Mia and Dale to leave their father. She refused since she found out that at last that she enjoyed the man’s company and wouldn’t bear the thought of leaving the man. She became the girl who sacrificed her true love for kindness and waited till the man died before building her own life with her inheritance.
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1

Be at Jonas by 11pm"

I slipped out of the window, the cool night air caressing my skin as I dropped down onto the fire escape. The creaky metal groaned beneath my feet, but I moved swiftly, my heart racing with excitement. "Hey! Leia caught you sneaking out again!" my neighbor yelled, but I just raised my middle finger in defiance, not breaking stride as I made my way through the back window.

The sound of shattering glass and a loud yell pierced the air, and I winced, familiar with the nightly routine of fighting and chaos that plagued my home. I quickened my pace, not wanting to be late. The neon lights of the city cast a gaudy glow as I hailed a cab, the driver's eyes flicking to the clock on the dashboard. "St. Jonas, please," I said, handing over my last cash. The meter ticked away, but I didn't care – tonight was going to be worth it.

As we pulled up to the hotel, I took a few moments to primp in the backseat, reapplying lipstick and smoothing my hair. The revealing strapless blouse and split mini skirt had been a deliberate choice, designed to catch his eye. I slid out of the cab and into the hotel lobby, the soft glow of the chandelier overhead illuminating my entrance.

The room door swung open, and I stepped inside, my eyes locking onto the figure waiting for me. "Hey baby girl!" he exclaimed, his arm wrapping around me like a vice. I spun around, a bright smile plastered on my face.

"Good evening, dear," I cooed, my arms wrapping around him, the tension between us palpable. His eyes roamed over me, taking in the curves of my body, and I felt a thrill run through me. 

"You look more beautiful than the picture," he said, his voice low and husky, his hand tracing the line of my spine. I muttered a thanks, still trying to hold my composure, but he just nodded, stepping back to observe me, his eyes lingering on my face. "And younger also..." he trailed off, waiting for my response, but I just smiled, reaching for the glass of wine on the table, my heart pounding in my chest. 

"Are you going to keep asking questions or start making merry" I smiled then unzipped my blouse with one hand and watched it fall to the floor before looking up to the greedy eyes who wanted nothing but to devour me. "Come get it" I smiled at him knowing I've won.

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As I climbed the stairs, my mother's angry voice cut through the air, making me stop mid-step. "Where were you last night?" she demanded, her eyes blazing with fury. I turned to face her, my heart racing, and replied, "I was out with friends." Her expression twisted in disgust. "You were supposed to be here, taking care of your father!"

I stood my ground, meeting her gaze. "I couldn't, you guys were fighting and trashing the house. And how is that my business? I'm only needed to take care of him, right?" I shot back, my voice steady.

Her face reddened, and she took a step closer, her voice rising. "And what about the wife? Wasn't she supposed to take care of her sick husband?" I asked, bracing for her response.

Her hand flew out, slapping me across the cheek. "You little bitch!" she screamed. "I have to work to feed both lazy mouths in this house!" Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I stared at her, shocked by the venom in her words. She looked nothing like the mother I once knew – her hair was disheveled, her face etched with deep lines.

I burst into my room, slamming the door shut behind me and leaning against it to catch my breath. My heart was racing, and my mind was reeling from the argument with my mother. I couldn't take this anymore - the constant fighting, the endless drama, the feeling of being trapped in this toxic household. I grabbed my backpack and started shoving my books and phone into it, my hands shaking with frustration. I had to get out of here, had to get to school and lose myself in the familiarity of the classrooms and the comfort of my friends. I took one last look around my room, the only sanctuary I had in this chaotic house, and then I was out the door, racing down the stairs and out into the bright sunlight, gasping with relief. Little did I know, my day was about to take another dramatic turn.

Later that day, I stood outside the school gates, checking my phone for what felt like the hundredth time. "She better not be late," I muttered to myself as I waited for Mia to arrive. It was taking her forever to be in school today and I had also been trying her number for a multiple times now.

And finally, I saw Mia, my best friend, climbing out of a car. But it wasn't the usual car that dropped her off – and then a man climbed down from the driver seat to come stand by her. It was her father probably I thought randomly but as he looked up, I found that I was staring at no other person but the man I met last time.

My eyes widened in shock as I took in the scene before me. The man from last night, the one I had spent my night with, was now standing in broad daylight, smiling at Mia like they were old friends. He was dressed in a crisp white shirt and dark jeans, with his hair smoothly made.

"Hey, girl! Sorry I'm late," Mia said, breathlessly as she walked up to me with the man beside me. "My dad had to drop me off today." 

"Dad! My mouth widened in shock while my eyes darted back to him, my mind racing with questions. How could that be, he said he was divorced from our chat! Then how the hell is my best friend referring to him as her Dad.

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. How could this be? Mia was my best friend, my confidante, and she had no idea what was happening. She kept smiling, as I stood there frozen in shock. The man's eyes met mine, and for a moment, we just stared at each other, the tension between us palpable.