BLACK MATE

Chapter 10

"Every Be Beginnings Comes From Some Other Beginning's End"

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As the first light of dawn illuminated the sky, a pair of long lashes blinked open to reveal mesmerizing sapphire eyes, followed by a soft yawn escaping their lips just as the alarm blared.

Their dark and silvery locks cascaded over the pillow in an enchanting yet comical display. With a quick burst, they sprang out of bed and dashed into the bathroom to attend to their morning routine.

Radiating a blend of warmth and authority, they effortlessly slipped into a pair of wine joggers, securing them around the waist along with a black sports bra and white polo shirt paired with pristine white sneakers. Snatching up the car keys and cell phone, they answered a call mid-ringing.

"Morning, you're running late by five minutes. Hurry, I need to smooth things over before it's too late. He hates delays, so stick to the essentials – you know you have no favorites. I'll handle the prep, and remember, don't engage if he gets touchy. Sending you the location now. Bye, see ya," the voice on the other end chimed before abruptly ending the call.

Shaking her head in resignation, she settled into her sleek black sports car, driving out of the garage at a relaxed pace. Unconcerned with the urgent tone of the call, she savored the tranquility of the morning, marveling at the beauty of nature from sunrise to sunset.

Her sapphire eyes, despite being in awe, were blank, giving off a careless vibe as she pulled up in front of a giant skyscraper with another sigh. She didn't want to do this, but that foolish companion of hers was forcing her for unknown reasons. The person she was meeting wasn't only a jerk but a man-whore; she hated being in the presence of such men.

At twenty-two years old, she was untouched, not involved in immature relationships, she was invested too much in her business. She didn't have time for that. She entered the building, walking straight into the elevator and going to the penthouse. As she walked into the living room, she could hear distinct moaning and groaning of a couple. Knowing that man, he must be having a one morning stand with one of his many sluts.

Instead of leaving, she made herself comfortable after recording the disgusting act of the two people lost in pleasure. 'Let's see how you would react once you see this,' she thought coldly as she started playing a racing game on her phone. If anyone saw her there, they would have thought she owned the place.

Twenty minutes later, a man with brown hair exited the bedroom in only his boxer shorts, stunned to see her. Her sapphire eyes looked him up and down blankly, her gaze frigid causing terrifying chills to crawl into his body. He always felt confident before her, but this morning was different.

"My brother sent me to pick up his files," her voice was as frigid as her gaze. "Get me the files," she said more coldly, already twenty minutes late because of him.

Snapping out of his daze, he said, "Umm, okay. Right away." The girl sneered, standing up from the window, taking a tissue from her pocket to wipe where she sat as the man brought in about ten files. He looked at the scene helplessly, wondering if he disgusted her that much.

Taking the files, she walked out leaving a cold warning: "Don't ever try to call me or ask me to date you again; otherwise, your family and the world will hear from me." That was the longest sentence she had ever said to him.

As she drove, her phone rang again. She signed in resignation as she connected the call, the same voice spoke with a tinge of helplessness, "You're twenty-five minutes late to the airport. You're going to miss your flight."

"Ten minutes," was all she said before hanging up. She wondered why she was punished with an overprotective brother.

And ten minutes it was. What should have taken twenty minutes only took ten. She pulled up and stepped out of the car, grabbing her mini backpack. Handing her car keys to a young man who greeted her with a warm smile, she nodded in response and walked into the airport to check in.