All Chapters of Cupid's Arrow: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I was nervous to say the least. I hadn't seen my mother since I was thirteen, that was ten years ago. Ten years without the person most people would say is the most important in your life. A mother is supposed to care and love you always.What a joke that is.I've been living with my father and his wonderful wife, debbie, who I'd consider more of a mom than my own. But unfortunately fate didn't have my best interest in mind. My mother needed me and for the first time, I needed her.My father recently had gotten very ill, lung cancer, stage two. He wasn't rich in money, but growing up I and my step sister, Kayla,had the best childhood. Both him and Debbie made up for the lack of funds in love and precious memories.My mother, on the other hand, was extremely wealthy. She left my father all those years ago for a man that could only satisfy her with things. In fact, she married the richest man in New York who was known for being ruthless. Santiago Sterling.The name itself was enough to run

I repacked my bags and went downstairs with the fairly large suitcases. At the end of the stairway was Sebastian , mother, and Santiago. I hadn't even gotten a chance to see John since he was attending summer camp for the week."Let me get those for you, Ms. Star." One of the many butlers said as he took my bags.I pressed my tongue to the top of my mouth to try and stop any tears that threatened to fall. "Can we go?" I snapped, not making eye contact with any of them."Of course," Sebastian’s smooth voice said. I knew he was looking at me, but I continued avoiding his gaze and just followed beside him out the door."Thank you, Christiana." I heard my mother say.I ignored her knowing I'd say something I shouldn't. Not that I'd regret it.A man opened the door to the large black SUV and I got in, sliding all the way over. Sebastian got in and was seated closer to me than I would have liked.The car ride was quiet and awkward. It wasn't too long of a drive, maybe twenty minutes. I watched o

I put on the black cocktail dress Sebastian had gotten for me. It fit like a glove, hugging in the right places. It was form fitting, but in a classy way. It hit right above my knee, fitting like a pencil skirt to show off the curves of my body. It was off the shoulder so it wrapped around my shoulders, showing all of my neck and collarbone.I stepped into a pair of black heels that I already owned. I only wore them once and that was to an office Christmas party I had at my job back home. They lifted me up another four inches, making me considerably tall. I was already 5'6 to begin with. My hair I'd curled and I applied my makeup.I wasn't going to get as dressed up as I was, but I wanted to do it for myself. If I was going to live here then I'd better look the part.But I underestimated these heels and the amount of stairs Sebastian had.I groaned nearly with each step, praying to god I didn't fall.When I got to the bottom I cheered silently in victory."Yes... yes, no that will not be

After getting dressed in a pair of black capris that were cuffed at the bottom and white v-neck, I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. It was Saturday morning so I didn't have to work today, with Sebastian , but that didn't seem to stop him. I could hear him talk on the phone with someone in his office just down the hall.I opened the fridge and searched it for something to eat.Nothing.This man apparently didn't keep much in here or at least he hasn't gone shopping recently.I walked into his office, softly knocking on the opened door to show I was here. He glanced up at me and gave a small smile while holding his finger up signaling for me to wait."I don't care about Bishop's, I want the company. I've been wanting to move into publishing for a while. They're the best fit, bottom line." He told the man he was talking to, his voice unwavering. Sebastian seemed liked someone who didn't lose. He said it himself, he always gets what he wants."I'm hanging up, but do not call me ba

The next couple weeks were crazy. The press got ahold of the story that we were engaged and ran with it. Sebastian and I were plastered on every news stand in the city. I didn't know how to handle this kind of attention. All I knew is that I didn't want it. I had to explain the entire situation to Debbie which was far from easy. Since my father is currently staying in the hospital for treatment it's been easy to hide it from him. I hadn't gotten to speak to him since I left, but today Debbie said he would call me. She had said he was doing much better, but something in her voice told me she wasn't telling me everything. Kayla had informed me after my suspicions that the treatment has a 20% chance of actually weakening my father even more. I guess faith in God would be the only thing we could cling to right now.  Fourth of July was next Sunday and I was sad not being able to spend it at home. We'd always throw parties at my house where my family and friends would all come. It wa